Tag: streets
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Boulder Street: Initial plan shared with Neighbors
The city has proposed a draft plan for Boulder Street, incorporating input from local residents and the Olympic Training Center to enhance safety and connectivity. The plan includes buffered bike lanes, one travel lane in each direction, improved pedestrian crossings, and addresses potential traffic concerns. Feedback is encouraged before finalization.
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Boulder St Closed Permanently
The Boulder Street right-of-way vacation between Nevada Ave and Weber St was approved by the City Council with a 6-2 vote. School District 11 representatives discussed campus operations, stating that activities will consolidate in the new campus. They confirmed the Erps property will remain for athletic use, with no plans for divestment.
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Citizen Input: COS Transportation Safety Action Plan — Deadline April 2
The City of Colorado Springs has released a draft Transportation Safety Action Plan (SAP) — and they want to hear from residents before April 2, 2026. This plan was developed in response to a significant rise in aggressive driving, serious injury crashes, and traffic fatalities across the city. It outlines strategies to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and…
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City Council Vote on Boulder Street — March 10, 2026
Thank you to the neighbors who submitted written comments, attended the hearing, or took the time to learn about this issue. Community participation helped ensure that City Council heard perspectives from the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood during its deliberations. Public Hearing Result On March 10, City Council considered School District 11’s application to vacate E.…
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Event: Jane Jacobs Walk – March 21
Join your neighbors for a morning of walking and conversation! On Saturday, March 21st, we are hosting a Jane Jacobs Walk led by Community Coordinator Heather Briggs. Inspired by the legacy of urban visionary Jane Jacobs, these walks are not just tours; they are “walking conversations.” They are designed to help us observe our environment, share…
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Boulder Street Closure – City Council Hearing — March 10
The City Council voted on the Boulder Street issue. Read our newest post about it. Last month we posted about the Palmer High School renovation and the proposed permanent closure of Boulder Street between Weber Street and Nevada Avenue. The City Council public hearing is now one week away — Tuesday, March 10 — and…
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Permanent Closure of Boulder St
The development plan for Palmer High School has been recommended for approval by the Downtown Review Board and City Planning Commission. It involves vacating Boulder Street to accommodate a running track. City Council approval is likely unless significant opposition arises. Written comments are due by March 9, with a meeting on March 10.