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Public urges broader transportation review, says aerial link could cut thousands of cars from valley roads
Summary
A public commenter pressed council to reconsider the environmental review record and examine alternatives beyond Buttermilk, including an aerial-connection mass transit idea the speaker said could remove thousands of cars a day from valley roads; speaker urged council to ensure the public has a transparent role in reevaluation and potential EIS.
Toni Kronberg addressed the council on transportation planning, urging a full reevaluation or a new environmental impact study rather than limiting study focus to Buttermilk. Kronberg said the referendum does not equate to voter approval of the "preferred alternative" and asked that elected officials acknowledge they will make the local choice between records of decision.
Kronberg also highlighted an aerial-connection concept that she said would link the airport, multiple parking lots and several ski areas, and could "take 5,000 cars off the road every single day." She urged the council to include Brush Creek Park-and-Ride in reviews rather than narrowing site visits and asked the city to stay engaged in regional transportation coalition efforts.
Mayor Richards thanked Kronberg for her presentation and closed citizen comments after noting time limits.
