Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Community Engagement and Analysis Initiative
Join us this summer to explore a potential trail connection in the area between the Brush Creek Park and Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center.
BACKGROUND
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, City of Aspen Parks and Open Space and the Elected Officials Transportation Committee are assessing the feasibility of connecting the Brush Creek Park and Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center via a trail. An engineering feasibility study was completed in February of 2022 that looked at all feasible alignment options. The study resulted in a preferred alternative and projected the project costs between $20 million to $25 million.
The project team is now conducting a community engagement initiative to collect feedback from a variety of stakeholders to determine the level of support and desire from the community regarding a potential trail connecting these two destination points. The new trail would also provide access to the Rio Grande Trail and greater trail network.
The outreach initiative will report on outcomes and provide a technical analysis regarding the cost-benefit of the trail and summarize the level of support for the project.
Outreach will be multipronged and include consulting the broader Pitkin County community through a digital survey, pop-up outreach events, and soliciting input through several focus group meetings.
The purpose of the outreach initiative is to:
There are several upcoming opportunities to share your thoughts about the potential Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail. Please attend any of the upcoming outreach meetings and events. For additional feedback, project comments and questions please contact Gary Tennenbaum at gary.tennenbaum@pitkincounty.com or 970-309-4704.
BACKGROUND
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, City of Aspen Parks and Open Space and the Elected Officials Transportation Committee are assessing the feasibility of connecting the Brush Creek Park and Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center via a trail. An engineering feasibility study was completed in February of 2022 that looked at all feasible alignment options. The study resulted in a preferred alternative and projected the project costs between $20 million to $25 million.
The project team is now conducting a community engagement initiative to collect feedback from a variety of stakeholders to determine the level of support and desire from the community regarding a potential trail connecting these two destination points. The new trail would also provide access to the Rio Grande Trail and greater trail network.
The outreach initiative will report on outcomes and provide a technical analysis regarding the cost-benefit of the trail and summarize the level of support for the project.
Outreach will be multipronged and include consulting the broader Pitkin County community through a digital survey, pop-up outreach events, and soliciting input through several focus group meetings.
The purpose of the outreach initiative is to:
- collect specific feedback from a variety of stakeholders resulting in an understanding of the level the support for this trail project
- explore and resolve key trail project themes for decision making
- review and present outreach feedback from a variety of engagement opportunities
- evaluate the costs and benefits of this potential trail connection
- understand the level of community support for additional connectivity between Brush Creek Park and Ride and the Aspen Airport Business Center
- gauge who would be the potential trail users and if there are opportunities to decrease vehicle trips
- document the range of perspectives about the investment in a new trail connecting Brush Creek Park and Ride and Aspen Airport Business Center
- gauge how addressing these connections between the Brush Creek Park & Ride and the AABC support community goals
There are several upcoming opportunities to share your thoughts about the potential Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail. Please attend any of the upcoming outreach meetings and events. For additional feedback, project comments and questions please contact Gary Tennenbaum at gary.tennenbaum@pitkincounty.com or 970-309-4704.
Opportunities to Engage in the Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail
Community Engagement and Analysis Project
Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Survey
The survey will be live beginning June 2 through July 31.
Survey link will be available June 2.
Find us at the Aspen Police Bike Auction June 2
Swing by our outreach booth at the bike auction from 10:00 a.m. - 12::00 p.m. outside of the Aspen Police Station at 540 E. Main Street.
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners and Pitkin County Open Space Board Joint Meeting
A joint meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6 at 12:00 p.m. in the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting room. (Time could change, please check agenda.)
Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Public Interest Group Focus Group – Virtual Meeting
Please join us for a virtual focus group meeting held on Tuesday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Zoom information will be posted below before the meeting and emailed to participants. To register for the meeting, please RSVP via email to kathleen@prstudioco.com. Select this link for the Zoom information.
Community Engagement and Analysis Project
Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Survey
The survey will be live beginning June 2 through July 31.
Survey link will be available June 2.
Find us at the Aspen Police Bike Auction June 2
Swing by our outreach booth at the bike auction from 10:00 a.m. - 12::00 p.m. outside of the Aspen Police Station at 540 E. Main Street.
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners and Pitkin County Open Space Board Joint Meeting
A joint meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6 at 12:00 p.m. in the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting room. (Time could change, please check agenda.)
Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Public Interest Group Focus Group – Virtual Meeting
Please join us for a virtual focus group meeting held on Tuesday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Zoom information will be posted below before the meeting and emailed to participants. To register for the meeting, please RSVP via email to kathleen@prstudioco.com. Select this link for the Zoom information.
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Brush Creek Park & Ride to AABC Trail Neighborhood Meeting
Please join us in person on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Colorado Mountain College Aspen campus meeting room for an informational neighborhood meeting. Please RSVP to kathleen@prstudioco.com. This meeting will focus on collecting feedback from neighborhoods, businesses and residents living in the area and near the project area. Bike to Work Day | Aspen Airport Business Center Hospitality Station Please swing by our outreach stand on the Rio Grande Trail just south of the Mountain Rescue Aspen building on Wednesday, June 28 from 7:00 am – 10:00 am. Project team members will be hosting a light breakfast and will have project information boards for your review. July Outreach Schedule Please stay tuned for our July pop-up outreach event schedule. Focus group meetings and pop-up events will be scheduled throughout the month. Learn about the Twin Bridges Alignment The trail feasibility study considered a number of trail alignments. Considering the feasibility, cost, public safety and phasing, the “Twin Bridges Alignment” is considered the most viable option. Download the feasibility study below. |
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| Trail Feasibility Study |
Contact: Gary Tennenbaum, Open Space and Trails director
gary.tennenbaum@pitkincounty.com | 970-309-4704
gary.tennenbaum@pitkincounty.com | 970-309-4704