City Council approved the ConnectCOS transportation plan, the first city-wide multimodal transportation planning effort in two decades. ConnectCOS includes a broad array of recommendations for enhancing mobility in Colorado Springs, including an ambitious and diverse set of recommended projects ranging from sidewalk infill to bus rapid transit to new interchanges that will transform the regional transportation network and greatly improve the accessibility and utility of all modes of travel around the city.

The North Douglas Creek Channel Restoration project is nearing completion. It's a major achievement in the continued efforts to improve the City’s stormwater system and part Colorado Springs' committment to spend $460 million over the next two decades to enhance public safety, provide improved water detention, improve water quality, and reduce flows, including the amount of sediment that flows downstream.

City Council unanimously approved a major addition of open space property for the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program. The 1,118-acre "Wild Horse Ranch" property is located in the Corral Bluffs Candidate Open Space on the city’s eastside. The property unlocks several significant connections, including between Corral Bluffs and Bluestem Prairie open spaces. 

For the South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project, S Academy Blvd btwn Platte Ave and Airport Rd will be reduced to 1 lane for approx 5 weeks for underground utility work. There will also be daytime lane closures on S Academy Blvd btwn Fountain Blvd and Jet Wing Dr.