County set to extend WYDOT path grant timeline for Downtown Wilson
On Sept. 1, county commissioners are set to vote on Amendment #3 to the Wyoming Department of Transportation grant for the Downtown Wilson Multimodal Improvements project, pushing the deadline to 2027 without adding county cost.
Teton County commissioners are set to vote Sept. 1 on Amendment #3 to the Transportation Alternatives Program grant agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which would extend the project term and “Period of Performance” to Dec. 31, 2027 for the Downtown Wilson Multimodal Improvements (Safe Routes to School) work TAP amendment packet.
For families, this is the kind of behind-the-scenes vote that can affect when you actually see safer walking and biking routes show up on the ground. Staff says the change is purely a timeline extension, with “No additional fiscal impact,” and the funding total remains $1.25 million in federal grant money plus a local match (about $131,368) under the existing agreement terms TAP amendment packet.
Background
Teton County's TAP Grant Agreement with WYDOT was extended to 2027, with no change in funding or match requirements, to allow more time for the Downtown Wilson Multimodal Improvements project.
Latest: 2027-12-31 — New project term and period of performance end date per Amendment #3.
curated as of 2026-08-30
A no-cost change order for the Wilson Active Transportation Project extended completion dates to mid-2027 without increasing the original $4.7M contract.
Latest: 2026-10-20 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners considered and approved the no-cost change order, extending substantial completion to June 16, 2027, and final completion to July 20, 2027.
curated as of 2026-10-16
WYDOT will conduct a follow-up speed study in Summer 2028 to assess the impact of Downtown Wilson improvements on traffic speeds and safety, comparing post-construction data to pre-construction baselines.
Latest: 2028-06 — WYDOT scheduled to conduct a follow-up speed study to evaluate the impact of Downtown Wilson improvements on traffic speeds and safety.
curated as of 2026-06-19
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Agreement Amendment Packet | packet |