Jackson may set new trip thresholds for traffic studies and travel demand management plans
On Nov. 9, the Jackson Town Council is set to consider PM26-001, a Land Development Regulations update that would exempt projects under 10 PM peak-hour trips, require monitoring at 10 to 50 trips, and require a full transportation impact analysis over 50 trips, with escalating tr
Jackson’s Town Council will vote Nov. 9 on a Land Development Regulations (LDRs) text amendment that would spell out when developers must do a transportation impact analysis and what travel demand management steps they must take to cut car trips agenda packet. The draft framework uses a three-tier system: projects under 10 PM peak-hour trips would be exempt; 10 to 50 trips would require monitoring and a “simplified worksheet”; and projects over 50 trips would need a full study plus trip-reduction measures planning packet. The staff proposal also sets different trip-reduction expectations for housing versus other land uses (for example, 10 to 30 trips calls for 30% marginal reduction for housing, 60% for other uses), and flags projects on the High Injury Network for extra frontage review planning packet.
The record shows Council has been chewing on this since at least June 1, when it continued the item and asked staff to better address safety and “cumulative impacts” from many smaller projects June 1 packet. Planning Commission took up PM26-001 on Oct. 7; staff reported it “recommends approval” as presented planning packet.
Background
On November 9, 2026, the Council approved strict transportation and travel demand management requirements for the Arts District South project, including alley-only vehicle access, robust parking and ADA standards, and $1M/year in transit operations for TDM compliance.
Latest: 2026-08-31 — Staff report detailed TDM-related transit costs and funding challenges, including a $1.015M/year operational cost for the START Stilson-Teton Village shuttle and scenarios for service cuts and fare changes.
curated as of 2026-11-03
PM26-016 is the 2026 Biennial Land Development Regulation redline update for Jackson, reviewed by the Planning Commission on September 2, 2026, with specifics not detailed in the available context.
Latest: 2026-09-02 — PM26-016 scheduled for review as a New Business item at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. If not fully heard, postponed to the next regular meeting.
curated as of 2026-08-27
The Town Council will review major Land Development Regulation changes on August 17, 2026, including new fee structures, clarified waivers, and environmental standards to address large development impacts.
Latest: 2026-08-17 — Town Council workshop to discuss LDR amendments: switch permit fees to valuation basis, clarify fee waivers, set cost-recovery targets, and review ordinance updates on administrative, environmental, and zoning standards.
curated as of 2026-08-14