Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Regular Meeting and Clayworks Study Session - August 27, 2026

The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB) held a regular meeting followed by a study session focused on the Clayworks development. The board approved the agenda and minutes from July 23, 2026, heard public comments, then discussed Clayworks campus progress, its Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, and a proposed Official Development Plan (ODP) amendment to implement a dynamic shared parking model. Staff also provided updates on several city transportation projects.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the agenda and the minutes from July 23, 2026, both unanimously passed.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Waylon Wouters commented on the effectiveness of new double-yellow striping on Iowa Street and raised concerns about prohibited U-turns at the Johnson Road/U.S. 6 intersection. He also inquired about the Water Street parking discussion, noting that the building owner owns parcels across the street and questioned why off-street parking isn't developed there instead of seeking on-street permits.
• Katie Macarillion complimented the flex barriers installed in front of Oxburgers and near Safeway, stating they significantly improved safety for cyclists and reduced near misses.

Discussion Items

• Clayworks Campus Update: Sarah My Vez (AC Development) reported that the B3 building ("The Pottery") is nearing occupancy, with CoorsTek moving in (~150 employees) and retail tenant Sweet Bloom Coffee opening in Q4 2026. The district achieved LEED for Neighborhood Development Silver certification. Future phases include a hotel at the American Mountaineering Center and multifamily projects.
• Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Update: Amy Johnson (Alta Planning + Design) presented the draft TDM plan, targeting a 12% reduction in single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips to achieve an 88% SOV rate (below the ODP target of 88%). The plan focuses on B3 building employee commute trips, with strategies such as carpool matching, preferred carpool parking, bike facilities, hybrid work (for non-CoorsTek employees), and monitoring via annual employee surveys. The plan has not yet been implemented but is required within six months of the first certificate of occupancy.
• ODP Amendment Requests – Parking Calculation Update: Sarah Compa (Placemaker Studio) outlined six proposed ODP amendments, with #6 being the most significant for MTAB: a request to implement a Clayworks Shared District Parking Program. This dynamic model would calculate minimum parking requirements district-wide based on actual uses and peak demand, replacing the current code's building-by-building approach. The model would allow adjustments for future phases and incorporate TDM credits for office uses. Board members raised concerns about measurement accuracy, flexibility for use changes (e.g., restaurant to office), impacts on visitor parking, the need for a third-party peer review, and the lack of protections against potential overflow onto public streets.
• Project Updates: Joe Puhr (Staff) provided updates on multiple projects: North Ford (final design phase), Lena Gulch (heavy design, facing federal grant deadlines), Highway 93 (awaiting CDOT final track), Colfax (visual impact concerns from tree removal), and the Hawk signal at 19th Street (incorrect controller, signage, and phasing issues; fix expected by Tuesday). He also discussed the Lookout Mountain gate vandalism (upper gate broken for ~a month, estimated five-month repair) and the new Colorado school zone law (HB 1318) requiring signage and speed reductions within 1,000 feet of school property.
• New Business: Discussion on e-moto use on trails (police community engagement group to address) and the school zone law's implementation challenges.

Key Outcomes

• The board unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from July 23, 2026, and adjourned to the study session.
• The board expressed interest in providing input on the Clayworks ODP amendments through the planning commission process rather than waiting for city council, to allow early course corrections. A third-party peer review of the proposed parking model was strongly supported.
• Staff will coordinate with planning commission and schedule further discussion on Clayworks items, including the TDM plan and parking amendment.
• The board noted the need to address parking impacts in the Tenth Street area (blocked driveways) and will monitor implementation of the new school zone law.