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BikePed commission launches tactical‑urbanism pilots and advances Highway 133 safety designs
Summary
Carbondale’s BikePed Trails Commission reported a multi‑pronged program of tactical urbanism (temporary traffic calming and pilot paint/marker changes), community outreach with QR feedback, and ongoing coordination with CDOT on Highway 133 crossings and a proposed Industry Way roundabout.
Carbondale’s BikePed Trails Commission outlined near‑term tactical urbanism pilots, a community outreach plan and longer‑term design work with CDOT to improve safety on Highway 133.
Tactical urbanism and data: Commission leaders said subcommittees identified priority locations and installed temporary curb extensions, traffic calming markers and tubular markers on corridors such as Hendrick Drive and Eighth Street. The town will collect before/after traffic data with counters and deploy QR‑coded signage so residents can provide feedback on pilots.
Design standards and wayfinding: The commission asked the town to consider town‑wide design standards and a coordinated wayfinding program that would tie parks, trails, businesses and cultural destinations together. Commissioners suggested a joint working group including Parks & Rec, Creative District, tourism and BikePed to develop unified signage and mapping.
Highway 133 projects: Town public works staff reported CDOT approved pedestrian crossing designs near East Atlantic Avenue and a design effort for a roundabout at Industry Way. Staff said the crossing will include curb and gutter and a pedestrian refuge island; planning continues for right‑of‑way needs at the Industry Way roundabout so work can proceed more quickly when funding and permissions align.
Why it matters: Officials said pilot installations allow the town to test low‑cost interventions, collect data and consider phased permanent solutions. Commissioners emphasized measuring speed, volumes and community response to guide future, larger capital improvements.
Ending: Trustees voiced support for pilots and recommended close coordination on public outreach and timing, including traffic counters, explanatory signage and inter‑commission collaboration on wayfinding and design standards.
