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Commission identifies crosswalks, speed-table tests and village connectors for tactical urbanism in 2026
Summary
The commission compiled a prioritized list of tactical urbanism and traffic-calming candidates — including Main Street crosswalks, West Main, Sopris corridor, Hendrick and Cowen — and agreed to form a site-visit subcommittee to recommend pilots and permanent improvements for inclusion in the town budget process.
Carbondale's Bike & Pedestrian Commission spent significant time reviewing potential sites for tactical urbanism and traffic-calming tests in 2026 and agreed to form a subcommittee to tour sites and return prioritized recommendations.
Commissioners highlighted several problem locations: the Main Street crosswalk near Old City Market and the roundabout, West Main outside Tiny Pine, sections of Sopris and Hendrick streets, the Village/Surrey connector, and Cowen where residents reported speeding. Speaker 3, describing a recent incident at a Main Street crosswalk, said, "3 times cars have gone through the light... I could have been hit," urging the commission to prioritize safety fixes at that location.
Possible pilot measures discussed included temporary speed tables, painted bike lanes, bulb-outs, and improved crosswalk visibility; the meeting noted the town already has some pilot funding available and that larger permanent changes require prioritization in the capital budget. Speaker 7 said the commission should produce a prioritized list by July to inform the budgeting process.
The commission will create a subcommittee to perform site visits, collect community feedback, and classify projects as test pilots or candidate capital improvements for trustee consideration. The subcommittee will report back with recommended pilot locations and cost guidance.
