Agenda Date: 03/03/2026
Subject:
Title
Transportation Master Plan Scope of Work discussion
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Shane Roberts, Senior Transportation Planner
Kenna Davis, Senior Transportation Planner
Presentations:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Shane Roberts, Senior Transportation Planner
Kenna Davis, Senior Transportation Planner
Molly Rafferty, Transportation Planning Intern
PURPOSE:
This presentation will provide an overview of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update scope of work in order to get buy-off from City Council to release the Request for Proposals.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Robust and Resilient Economy;
Vibrant Community with Rich Culture; and High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
While the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update will not constitute a complete overhaul of the current plan, it will be significantly more than a perfunctory update. The existing TMP is increasingly misaligned with the City's evolving priorities, including growing political support for high-comfort bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, heightened expectations for safety, and the need for more integrated planning frameworks.
An updated TMP is essential to ensure that the vision, goals, and objectives of one of the City's core guiding documents accurately reflect current policies and strategic direction. It will also formalize coordination across divisions within Public Works, support transparency with residents, enhance the credibility of transportation investments, and further the City's commitment to a connected, safe, and inclusive transportation system.
While the TMP continues to provide this vision for transportation in Littleton, industry best practice in the industry is to regularly update TMPs every five years. The original planned update in 2024 was postponed due to the creation and implementation of the Safer Streets Litt...
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