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Family calls for safety fixes after Boulder bicyclist killed at Edgewood crossing; city staff outline near‑term steps
Summary
Relatives of an 88‑year‑old bicyclist who was struck and later died asked the Transportation Advisory Board to make immediate safety changes at the Goose Creek Greenway crossing on Edgewood. City traffic staff said some fixes have already been made and others are planned; trimming on private property will require owner cooperation.
Scott Allman, a longtime Boulder resident, told the Transportation Advisory Board on Sept. 8 that his cousin, Dan Benge, 88, was struck by a truck and later died after a collision on Edgewood near the Goose Creek Greenway on Aug. 4. Allman urged the board and city staff to move a large stone trail marker, add an additional single‑lane speed bump, trim bushes along the creek, add a manually operated flashing light and replace and reorient an existing stop sign at the crossing.
Why it matters: The public comment brought immediate attention to a location where residents say sightlines and traffic behavior may put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk. Board members asked staff for follow‑up and staff described work already completed and further steps under consideration.
Traffic engineering response:…
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