In 2023, the City’s public works operations and maintenance team repaved 177 lane miles, replaced more than 200,000 linear feet of curb and gutter, and installed 354 new pedestrian ramps. 2C funding, a voter-approved sales tax, is the main source for rebuilding and improving the condition of the City's existing roadway infrastructure, which is the largest of any municipality in Colorado. This is the third of five years of the extended 2C program, which was approved by voters in 2019 at a sales tax rate of 0.57 percent (or 5.7 pennies on a $10 purchase). 2C was first approved by voters in 2015. 

The 2024 Discover COS calendar features the best photos from the winners of the 11th annual Discover COS photo contest. These year’s theme is “Celebrate the Seasons”. Calendars are only available for sale at ShopCOS.org, while supplies last. All proceeds will go directly to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) program, a City sales tax program dedicated to the protection and preservation of trails, open spaces, and parks. 

The City Council for the City of Colorado Springs is seeking nine volunteers to serve on the Mayor’s Strategic Plan Development Work Group. This group will aid in building the vital components of the Mayor’s 2025-2029 Citywide Strategic Plan. Members will represent the values and interests that have been deemed important to the City of Colorado Springs. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24.

The City of Colorado Springs has scheduled a public information meeting to present information about the Park Vista Drainage Improvements Design Study and Annexation process on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6.p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 4280 Hopeful Drive. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise, in cooperation with El Paso County, is developing a plan to improve storm drainage in the Park Vista South Neighborhood. The improvements address drainage and flooding issues that historically impacted the Templeton Gap Floodway.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) announced it will offer travelers with non-visible disabilities an opportunity to travel more easily through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The program is a simple tool for passengers to voluntarily share that they have a disability that might not be immediately apparent, and would need a little extra help, time and understanding while at the airport. Travelers with a non-visible disability can request a Sunflower lanyard at the Airport’s Information Desk.

The Colorado Springs Airport is taking things to the next level with a major remodel of the concourse. This means a better, more modern and more accessible experience when you fly in and out of Colorado’s small airport. This project comes at a time when the airport is growing. Tune in for this conversation to learn more and find out why it’s so easy to Fly COS!

The public is invited to give feedback regarding the City’s proposed 2024 Annual Budget on Monday, October 23 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall (107 N. Nevada Ave.) Proposed 2024 Budget Information can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/budget.

City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Historic Preservation Board and the Trails, Open Space and Parks Working Committee. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 26. The application web form can be found and submitted at ColoradoSprings.gov/boards. 

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is excited to relaunch its popular holiday parking promotion, offering 50 percent off daily long-term parking from November 20 - 26 and December 20 - January 2. Travelers can redeem the savings on long-term parking over the course of two periods of time.