The projects proposed for the 2017 SPET include $5M to design and construct a Tribal Trails connector AND purchase land for and design an East-West connector through South Park in the next 4 years.
This project had previously been put on hold until a traffic study and modeling was completed and analyzed. However, Teton County’s staff and elected officials are putting construction of these roads on the fast track for funding with complete disregard for their promises and to whether these roads will solve any problems.
On Monday, January 23 from 2-5 PM there’s a meeting in the County Commission Chambers to consider public comments on the proposed ballot of projects for this upcoming SPET vote in May. See full agenda and documentation.
We URGE YOU to attend this meeting to oppose inclusion of these new roads in the SPET. Make it clear that you want them to honor their commitment to complete the vital studies they have promised before turning a conservation area into a bypass. Community action is our power.
• Keep your promise to first conduct a traffic study
• Let WYDOT first improve the Y intersection
• Public funds should not be used or to benefit private developers
• Sufficient emergency access to South Park already exists
Learn more about these specific reasons to oppose this SPET project
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send in written comment to the County Commissioners and Town Councilors at these email addresses: commissioners@tetonwyo.org
council@townofjackson.com
Why invest public funds in a new road when there is no proven need for such a road?
Read about the current SPET initiatives and documentation for the January 23 meeting.
Please attend.