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Residents press council on speeding, ATVs and mini‑bikes; staff says follow‑up planned
Summary
Multiple residents told council about dangerous speeding, ATVs and mini‑bikes on residential streets. Council and city manager said staff and the police department will follow up; the city manager confirmed outreach was already underway.
At the public‑comment period of the May 5 Commerce City Council meeting, several residents described recurring speeding and dangerous use of ATVs and mini‑bikes on residential streets and asked the city to take action.
Roger Hines, who identified his address on Brighton Road, told council he had observed cars "come flying off of 100 And Fourth Down Brighton Road and past a stopped school bus" and asked whether the city could reduce the speed limit or install traffic calming. "I would like to know if there's something that can be done like changing the speed limit ... and maybe put in some speed bumps or something," Hines said.
Jackie Valdez, who said she has lived in Commerce City for 55 years, described ATVs, mini‑bikes and go‑karts being ridden late at night, doing wheelies and creating hazards near homes and parks. "This is out of hand," Valdez said. She said police responses were inconsistent and asked whether citations and impoundment might be used more frequently.
Councilmembers asked staff to follow up. Councilmember Ford requested a formal direction to have staff and police meet the resident and review speed‑control options; City Manager Rogers said staff already had the resident's contact information and would reach out. City Manager Rogers also indicated enforcement options exist under state statute and local code; the city attorney said Colorado law prohibits ATVs on public roads and the Police Department has used that statute to issue citations.
Councilmembers pressed for metrics and follow‑up reporting: members asked for data on citations issued, clarification on whether drones or cameras will be used, and whether impoundment and fines are being applied. City Manager Rogers said the city is deploying drones citywide (three of four received and being installed) with an anticipated Q3 operational timeframe and that staff would report back on enforcement practices and options. The city attorney offered to compile a summary of enforcement controls and how the Police Department has applied them.
Councilmembers urged prompt action ahead of summer months when off‑road vehicle activity typically increases.
