Council adopts updated model traffic code; councilors discuss e-bikes, parking and speed-camera setup

The Gypsum Town Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 6, Series 2026, replacing the town—s prior 2010 model traffic code with the 2024 edition and restructuring Title 10 of the municipal code to simplify citations and update rules for newer technologies.

Catherine Wen introduced the ordinance and said the update captures recent state-law changes and issues such as e-bikes and traffic cameras while simplifying multiple exceptions in the old code. "So number 1, we're recommending creating creating a, a list of prohibited streets for parking," Wen said, noting the prohibited-streets list will be adopted by resolution at second reading. Wen also recommended removing specific municipal citations related to driver—s-license matters because those are state-regulated.

Council members and staff discussed enforcement and practical issues: the town—s code-compliance officer will be able to cite parking concerns, and law-enforcement staff and the county have evaluated camera-based enforcement options but found current thresholds on the town—s primary corridors do not yet meet state criteria for photo-speed cameras. Several councilors raised safety concerns about high-performance e-bikes and parental education for children who ride them.

After questions and minor cleanup notes from staff were noted for second reading, a council member moved to approve Ordinance No. 6, Series 2026; the motion carried on an in-chamber voice vote. Staff said the prohibited-streets resolution and any typographical edits will be incorporated before second reading.