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Huntington Trails residents press Westminster for traffic-signal review at 144th Avenue
Summary
Residents representing Huntington Trails told the City Council they collected 126 signatures and 89 written comments asking the city to reevaluate the 144th Avenue and Huntington Trails Parkway intersection in 2026 and consider installing a traffic signal, citing congestion, near-misses and a rise in U-turns since nearby development.
Jill Fiehl, speaking for residents of the Huntington Trails neighborhood, asked Westminster City Council on Feb. 23 to accelerate a traffic-signal review at the intersection of 144th Avenue and Huntington Trails Parkway.
Fiehl said 126 households signed a petition and 89 written comments were submitted, and she described difficulty turning west during peak hours, near-misses, and what she called mounting frustration after repeated outreach dating back to 2016. "This is not about convenience or aesthetics. It is about protecting families, pedestrians, teen drivers, cyclists, joggers, and commuters who rely on this entrance daily," she told the council.
Resident Radu Demian followed, recounting increased traffic on 144th since 2014 and warning that recent nearby development — an Amazon warehouse, hotels, schools and shopping centers — has raised vehicle volumes. "It's so scary," he said of peak-hour conditions and recommended a reevaluation of signal warrants and near-term safety improvements.
City Manager Andrews told the council staff had received the Huntington Trails petition and materials and that Public Works would follow up with the neighborhood and provide information back to council on the request. There was no formal motion to install a signal during the meeting; councilors and staff discussed including the matter in future evaluation and potential budget discussions.
What happens next: City staff will review the petition and provide a follow-up report to council. Councilors asked staff to consider whether an interim safety review or earlier evaluation is warranted rather than waiting for the next full traffic study update.
Ending: The council did not adopt any immediate action at the Feb. 23 meeting; residents were told staff would follow up on the petition and that the City would return to council with further information.
