Let’s talk about speed humps!

Traffic is one of the concerns I hear about most from constituents. Whether it’s speeding on residential streets, heavy flow on main roads like Wadsworth, or congestion around our children’s schools, we can all agree that drivers are moving too fast in our neighborhoods. As your District 2 City Council representative, I’m here to help. One way I can support you is by informing you of Wheat Ridge’s process for calming traffic on your street.  This is a process that is regulated, takes a year to assess and plan, and requires budgeting. If you want to pursue this process for your street, now is the time to get started collecting signatures and submitting the applications.

Wheat Ridge’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program is the official pathway for residents to have traffic issues in their area evaluated. 

Here is a summary of the process: 

January – March:  Collect signatures from 50% of the residents on the proposed street and apply for traffic monitoring.

April – May:  Traffic analysis methods are used to determine what is going on your street. 

Summer: The traffic calming plan is developed and budgets are confirmed

Late summer/fall:  Residents receive the plan from the city

Late Fall/Winter: Final plans are presented to city council

Summer/Spring (following year):  Plans which are approved by city council are constructed.