Greeley advisory board reviews $30 million Merge project and pedestrian safety fixes after fatality

The Citizen Transportation Advisory Board reviewed the city’s five-year Capital Improvement Program and discussed funding priorities for transportation projects, including asset management and the $30 million Merge project. The meeting record notes ongoing federal grant applications and potential contracts to support the Merge project.

Board members and staff highlighted pedestrian safety improvements as a near-term priority. The meeting record states that a fence will be installed at 8th and 34th to channel pedestrians to a signalized intersection following a recent fatality. The Neighborhood Safety Improvement program was described as prioritizing projects based on factors such as proximity to schools and neighborhood poverty levels, with final funding allocations dependent on available resources.

Discussion also covered construction and maintenance programs, including safety improvements on 4th Street and the annual pavement rehabilitation program. Participants raised the need for better alignment between department long-range planning documents and the CIP to ensure projects are coordinated and to explore opportunities for revenue-generating projects that could support transportation investments.

The board reviewed a citywide micromobility pilot and related outreach, noting engagement challenges and the need for clearer coordination across departments on pilot goals and performance measures.

The board did not take a formal vote on CIP priorities at this meeting. The record shows members agreed to continue review and follow-up at future meetings and to track federal grant application progress for the Merge project.