Boulder Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) is a five-member volunteer body that advises the Boulder City Council and the Planning Board on municipal transportation matters ^[1][1] City of Boulder. "Transportation Advisory Board." bouldercolorado.gov, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. This local government entity reviews community and environmental assessment processes, capital improvement plans, and updates to the Transportation Master Plan ^[1][1] City of Boulder. "Transportation Advisory Board." bouldercolorado.gov, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. The board collaborates with residents and city staff to address traffic mitigation and multi-modal infrastructure needs ^[1][1] City of Boulder. "Transportation Advisory Board." bouldercolorado.gov, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. TAB members serve five-year terms and are appointed by the City Council to represent the interests of the Boulder community ^[2][2] City of Boulder. "2024 Board and Commission Appointments." novusagenda.com, 14 Mar. 2024, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. The board's work is supported by the City of Boulder Transportation and Mobility Department, which manages a multi-million dollar budget for street maintenance and safety projects ^[4][4] Boulder Reporting Lab. "Boulder moves toward billing residents and businesses for new transportation maintenance fee." boulderreportinglab.org, 11 Jan. 2026, https://boulderreportinglab.org/.

Historical Background

The Boulder City Council established the Community Transportation Advisory Committee in 1989 following the adoption of the city's first Transportation Master Plan ^[6][6] City of Boulder. "A History of Transportation in Boulder, 1984 - 2017." bouldercolorado.gov, 1 Mar. 2018, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. This committee later evolved into the permanent Transportation Advisory Board to provide continuous citizen oversight of the city's shifting transit goals ^[6][6] City of Boulder. "A History of Transportation in Boulder, 1984 - 2017." bouldercolorado.gov, 1 Mar. 2018, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. The 1989 plan originally sought to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips from 73% to 58% by 2010, marking a significant policy shift toward alternative transit ^[6][6] City of Boulder. "A History of Transportation in Boulder, 1984 - 2017." bouldercolorado.gov, 1 Mar. 2018, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board. Over decades, TAB has guided major initiatives including the development of a 150-mile bike-friendly network and the 2014 Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities ^[5][5] City of Boulder. "2026 Budget - Transportation & Mobility." opengov.com, 8 Nov. 2025, https://bouldercolorado.gov/. In 2024, the board transitioned through a standard recruitment cycle to fill three vacant seats, maintaining its advisory role during a period of rising infrastructure costs ^[2][2] City of Boulder. "2024 Board and Commission Appointments." novusagenda.com, 14 Mar. 2024, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board.

Current Events

As of March 2026, the Transportation Advisory Board is actively reviewing the 2026 city budget, which includes a newly approved transportation maintenance fee ^[4][4] Boulder Reporting Lab. "Boulder moves toward billing residents and businesses for new transportation maintenance fee." boulderreportinglab.org, 11 Jan. 2026, https://boulderreportinglab.org/. This fee, adopted by the City Council in late 2025, is projected to generate $2.3 million in 2026 and $6.4 million annually thereafter for road and path repairs ^[4][4] Boulder Reporting Lab. "Boulder moves toward billing residents and businesses for new transportation maintenance fee." boulderreportinglab.org, 11 Jan. 2026, https://boulderreportinglab.org/. On January 8, 2026, TAB and other city boards urged the Council to prioritize transportation safety and office vacancy issues during the annual policy retreat ^[8][8] Boulder Reporting Lab. "Boulder City Council heads into retreat with many ideas and little time." boulderreportinglab.org, 8 Jan. 2026, https://boulderreportinglab.org/. Construction began in early 2026 on safety upgrades for three major intersections at Baseline Road and Broadway, Baseline Road and Mohawk Drive, and Folsom Street and Pine Street ^[9][9] City of Boulder. "Inside Boulder News - March 13, 2026." YouTube, 13 Mar. 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjvvAw_QCSj. These projects, funded by federal grants, aim to reduce serious crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists through improved signal technology ^[9][9] City of Boulder. "Inside Boulder News - March 13, 2026." YouTube, 13 Mar. 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjvvAw_QCSj. The board has scheduled monthly virtual meetings through September 2026 to monitor these infrastructure updates and the ongoing 20-year Comprehensive Plan revision ^[1][1] City of Boulder. "Transportation Advisory Board." bouldercolorado.gov, Accessed: 2026-03-28, https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/board-commission/transportation-advisory-board.