The Teton County government meeting held on June 30, 2025, focused on transportation issues, particularly the proposed changes to local highways and the environmental implications of these changes. The meeting began with public comments emphasizing the need for careful consideration of transportation planning, with many community members advocating for incremental changes rather than sweeping reforms.

One speaker highlighted the importance of focusing on specific intersections and speed limits, suggesting that small adjustments could effectively address traffic concerns without overwhelming the community. The speaker urged the board to pursue a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) instead of a less comprehensive Environmental Assessment (EA), citing the ecological significance of the area and the need for thorough analysis.

Public comments continued with Catherine Dawson, Executive Director of Forensic Pathways, who proposed collaboration on active transportation surveys that could inform the county's planning efforts. She emphasized the importance of understanding community usage patterns of pathways to enhance transportation strategies.

Jenny Fitzgerald from the Jacksonville Conservation Alliance echoed previous sentiments, stressing that the community's needs and values should guide the planning process. She criticized the current proposals from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (YDOT) and urged the board to advocate for an EIS, arguing that the existing plans do not adequately address the ecological and community impacts of the proposed changes.

Fitzgerald also raised concerns about the addition of traffic lights and their effectiveness in reducing congestion, questioning the rationale behind certain proposed infrastructure changes. She called for a more comprehensive review of YDOT's modeling and analysis methods to ensure that the community's interests are prioritized in transportation planning.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the board to consider the public's feedback and to strengthen their correspondence with YDOT regarding the need for a full EIS. The discussions underscored the community's desire for a thoughtful approach to transportation that balances development with environmental stewardship.