Commissioners spent substantial time discussing a 2026 workplan that would prioritize projects from the town’s MAP (Mobility and Active Plan), continue tactical urbanism where appropriate and develop conceptual engineering for permanent, maintainable bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Several commissioners urged the town to move beyond paint‑only treatments. One commissioner summarized results from last season, saying painted lanes alone failed to provide the intended traffic calming: traffic speeds increased after removal of the temporary physical elements. Commissioners therefore advocated for concept designs that include periodic physical islands or other vertical separation that local plows and public works equipment can accommodate in winter.

Staff and commissioners discussed two streets specifically: Hendrick and West Main. Staff proposed testing a concept of regularly spaced physical islands (not continuous curb) similar in intent to previous island features elsewhere in town, combined with striping and intersection treatments. The proposal would be developed with the town’s engineering consultant to ensure winter snow‑plowing and maintenance needs are addressed and to avoid creating upstream congestion. A staff member said the town has many of the temporary bollards in storage and could reinstall temporary features in spring while longer‑term designs are developed.

Highway 133 crossings were a recurring concern. Commissioners said at least one crossing is already scheduled near Wind Road and staff confirmed the project will line up with a sidewalk/trail connection. Commissioners asked the commission to be more proactive with CDOT on crossing and school‑zone safety along 133.

The commission agreed on two near‑term priorities for 2026: (1) prioritize MAP projects into an ordered multi‑year capital list so the council/trustees can budget them as funds become available; and (2) create a small workstream to develop public outreach/PR and a consistent visual language for crossings and treatments so treatments can be applied townwide.

Staff offered to work with engineering professionals over the winter to prepare conceptual drawings and spacing recommendations for bollards/islands and intersection striping. Commissioners recommended that staff bring concept sketches back to the commission early next year for comment before permanent designs are finalized.