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Resident urges restoration of traffic-calming measures on Junction Place after construction
Summary
A Depot Square resident urged the commissions to review and restore traffic-calming measures on Junction Place, including replacement of bollards and lighting damaged during Block 30 construction, and suggested involving the new fire department as a neighbor.
A resident of the Boulder Depot building spoke during the Jan. 22 public-comment period to request restoration of traffic-calming measures on Junction Place that were removed or damaged during nearby construction.
Travis Hugh Coley, who identified himself as living in the Depot Square community, told commissioners that ‘‘traffic calming measures degraded by construction need to be restored on Junction Place. ... review of the traffic calming measures on Junction Place might be warranted now that those big trucks are out of the way.’’ He also asked that the new fire department be integrated into future conversations as a nearby neighbor.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said Junction Place has an S-curve where drivers can misjudge vehicle operations; damaged bollards and lamp posts reduce pedestrian protection in the shared pedestrian plaza. Staff advised the resident that the city’s Enquire Boulder app can be used to submit photos and service requests, and asked the resident to email any materials for the commission to review.
Staff response and next steps
- Staff offered to accept photos and descriptions by email and to raise the matter in future public meetings. - Commissioners suggested replacing bollards and restoring lighting as appropriate; staff noted departments would need to coordinate repairs and any required right-of-way permits.
Ending
The resident thanked the commission and said he would follow up with photos; commissioners encouraged use of Enquire Boulder for reporting and said staff would capture the request for follow-up.
