Traffic in and out of Aspen has long been a conversation affecting our local workforce, businesses and their customers, and visitors to the region. In 2023 the Aspen City Council will again discuss the traffic configuration and the lifeline of the Castle Creek Bridge.
Public Affairs Focus Areas
Entrance to Aspen
Entrance to Aspen Record of Decision
The Colorado Department of Transportation produced a record of decision in 1998 regarding improvements to the entrance to Aspen. See their full resource page here.
City of Aspen voting record
Elements of the Record of Decision have gone before Aspen voters numerous times. See the City of Aspen's summary here.
2017 Upper Valley Mobility Study
The Aspen Institute led the charge to open up a mobility conversation in 2017. See the full report here.
Castle Creek Bridge
In 2023 the City of Aspen collected feedback during an outreach campaign informing the public of the lifespan of the Castle Creek Bridge. You can see a summary of the information and feedback here.