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Pitkin County reviews multimodal plan for Aspen Airport Business Center; one-way option boosts parking but raises access concerns
Summary
Consultants outlined two multimodal concepts for the Aspen Airport Business Center that both add sidewalks and traffic calming; a one-way circulation layout would increase on-street parking by about 50% but drew pushback from business owners and residents over access, enforcement and cost (est. $3.8M vs $3.2M for a two-way option).
Consultants from Alta Planning and Design and engineering partners presented two multimodal transportation concepts aimed at improving pedestrian safety and circulation in the Aspen Airport Business Center (ABC), the Pitkin County engineer told the Board of County Commissioners.
The county-led effort focuses on county-owned roadways inside the ABC and responds to community outreach showing recurring concerns about pedestrian safety, confusing wayfinding and strained parking, Andrew Knapp, the county engineer, said. Project partners include Alta (planning lead), SGM (traffic engineering) and Manifest Communications (public engagement).
The consultants described two build alternatives. The one-way circulation plan would allow parking on both sides of some streets and is estimated to increase on-street parking capacity by about 50% on targeted blocks; it also includes two raised intersections and several speed tables. The two-way alternative retains two-way vehicle travel, adds…
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