Southtowns Record

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026
Kind
Other
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Housing, Energy and data center siting, Public safety

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Transportation Systems & Walkability
How do You Primarily get Around in the Town?
An overwhelming 95% of survey respondents report that they use a personal vehicle to get around
the Town while 54% also walk and 30% use a bike to get where they need to go. Only 1% ride share or
use public transportation, and a number of write-in responses said they would be willing to bike more
if it were safer.

How Satisfied Are You With the Conditions of the Town's Roads and Streets?
When asked about their satisfaction with the conditions of the Town’s roads and streets, 42% said they
were satisfied with road conditions, 31% were dissatisfied and 27% were neutral about the condition of
roads.

How Easy is it for You to walk or Bike Around the Town and Which Areas Need Improvements
for Walking and Biking Infrastructure?
How easy is it to walk or bike around the Town? A little over half of respondents (52%) said it was easy
or very easy, while 24% found it difficult or very difficult; 24% didn’t express an opinion. When asked to
select the areas that need improvement in the Town’s walking and biking infrastructure, 64% said near
the Village of East Aurora needs the most improvement; Hamlets and neighborhood centers (27% and
28% respectively) were next in line, and parks and recreational areas were next with 21% of
respondents weighing in. There were 135 write-in comments, most calling out major areas in the Town
in which sidewalks and bike lanes should be included in improvements for safer pedestrian and
bicycle travel, including near the high school and on major roadways.

  Which areas need improvements for walking
  and biking infrastructure? Select all that apply.
  70%
  60%
  50%
  40%
  30%
  20%
  10%
  0%

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