Parks Department, Transportation create master plans
The parks department and transportation department are developing master plans.
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Proposed roundabout over budget; other traffic project updates
Moab City Engineer Chuck Williams gave updates on six traffic projects currently underway.
New water management plan in the works
In the latest push for water conservation, three public water systems in the Moab and Spanish Valley region are proposing to unite to develop a “Water Utility Resource Management Plan.” “Regardless of how…
Council talks ADUs, infrastructure updates: Notes from the Nov. 9 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular city council meeting on Nov. 9, the Moab City Council discussed and voted on a myriad of infrastructure updates, including on the sewers, Mill Creek Canyon, and Pack Creek Bridge….
City talks workforce housing, sewer rates: Notes from the Oct. 26 Moab City Council meeting
At the regular city council meeting on Oct. 26, the city council continued discussions on creating more workforce housing with accessory dwelling units and on changing sewer rates. Council members also heard comments…
Back to the drawing board at Walnut Lane: City Council frustrated as project returns to phase one
The Walnut Lane affordable housing project has been plagued by legal, financial, and repair issues since the plot was first purchased in October 2018 for $1.8 million. Most recently, the city had to…
Council talks employee housing and a new roundabout: Notes from the Aug 10 Moab City Council Meeting
At their regular meeting on Aug. 10, the Moab City Council heard updates on employee housing projects and the Canyonlands Regional Airport; and discussed and voted on the approval of a project with…
Walnut Lane, Highway 191, transportation discussed at July 27 City Council meeting
The City of Moab’s Walnut Lane affordable housing project has hit a major snag that could send the project back to square one. According to an update from Moab Senior Projects Manager Kaitlin…
Lowered speed limits, Mill Creek infrastructure details and ARPA funding: Notes on the July 13 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on July 13, the Moab City Council discussed the city’s prima facie speed limit, details of the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project and plans for incoming funding from…
City Council meeting: Speed limits, hotspot funding, e-bikes
At its regular June 8 meeting, Moab City Council discussed municipal speed limits, matching funding for a Recreational Hotspot pilot transit project, and allowing e-bikes on paved city pathways. Speed limits City Engineer…
Development near Sand Flats moves ahead: Lionsback Resort
The Lionsback Resort development, located on land owned by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration adjacent to the Sand Flats Recreation Area, has been in the works since the mid-2000s. The…
Transportation plans proceed, though Moab City Councilmember Guzman-Newton dismayed by lack of Highway 191 bypass discussion
At their regular city council meeting on May 25 — their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began last year — councilmembers approved the mayor signing a letter of support for the Moab…
City strategizes on sustainability efforts: Water conservation, energy plans debated
Happy Earth Day! Moab City elected officials and staff continue ongoing efforts to improve sustainability and environmental quality and health in the Moab Valley. With the hire of Mila Dunbar-Irwin as the new…
Much ado about parking: a deep dive into the debate around Moab’s downtown garage plans
City officials and local business owners have been wrangling over the future of $10 million of “Recreation Hotspot” state funding allocated to the Moab area from the Utah Transportation Commission. A large portion…