Bike Jeffco

  • Increase font size
  • Default font size
  • Decrease font size

C470 Trail Update

E-mail Print PDF

Work continues on the bike trail that parallels C-470. The trail is complete from the NW corner along Rooney Road all the way down to Bowles. Sections are missing between Bowles and Ken Caryl but there is a dirt path which can be ridden without much trouble. More work is taking place below Ken Caryl.

One note: the section completed between 285 and Bowles is being reported as "very rough" and not in consistent condition with sections north of 285. CDOT is reviewing the work that's been done and will keep us posted on whether re-work is necessary.

Last Updated on Sunday, 13 June 2010 19:41
 

Deer Creek Canyon Survey

E-mail Print PDF

On Saturday, June 5th, several members of Bike JeffCo volunteered to participate in a cyclist/motorist count in Deer Creek Canyon. In addition, nearly 200 cyclists filled out a brief survey about conditions in the canyon as well as a number of other categories. And all for the price of a little mid-ride water fill-up and some wonderful cornbread.

Volunteers manned the tent counting the number and direction of trips by both cyclists and motorists between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. The datafrom this exercise is being tabulated and will be published right here on the Bike JeffCo website as soon as the information is available.

Many thanks for Dave Evans and  Virginia [LASTNAME] for organizing this effort and helping to bridge the gap between cyclists and residents of the canyon. 

Stay tuned...

 

Jefferson County Bike/Ped Public Meetings

E-mail Print PDF

The Jefferson County transportation planning body will be presenting it's newly drafted Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan to JeffCo residents over the next couple months. The meetings are designed for the county to present its plan and to take feedback from the general public. A copy of the draft plan can be found here and you can post comments online using the form located on the Transportation and Engineering website.

The next meeting will be for the Central Plains area and will take place on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00p at the Jefferson County Building in Golden. 

Take this golden opportunity to get involved in the planning stage and to help shape, influence and drive the policy document the county will use for years to come. Don't miss out -- plan to be there.

CENTRAL PLAINS MEETING
Date: Thursday, July 22nd
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Jefferson County Building
Hearing Room #1

SOUTH PLAINS MEETING #2
Date: Wednesday, July 28th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Columbine Library
7706 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 8012

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 19:19
 

ACTION ALERT! - Black Hawk Bike Ban

E-mail Print PDF

The following is an alert sent out by our friends at Bicycle Colorado:

Bike Ban Mutcd

 

Black Hawk's Board of Aldermen is making it clear that they don't want bicyclists or bicycle events in town. The Board approved an ordinance banning bicycle riding on almost every street in Black Hawk. This includes the only paved street (Gregory Street-former State Highway 279) connecting the Peak to Peak Highway with the Central City Parkway.

 

Black Hawk police are now issuing a ticket to anyone "caught riding" through town.

 

Bicycle Colorado doesn't think this is right or legal. We are working diligently on the legal side but here is how you can help today:

 

1. Email or Call the Black Hawk City Council

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Council phone: 303-582-2212 attn: Mayor David D. Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul G. Bennett, Diane Cales, Kathleen Doles, Tom Kerr, Greg Moates

 

Ask them to:

Please restore bicycle access to Gregory Street and all Black Hawk streets. Your ban is closing a major cross-state route to bicyclists preventing residents and tourists from biking.

 

2. Donate to the legal efforts

The cycling community is in the midst of a legal and legislative campaign to overturn this ban and prevent it from spreading to other cities in Colorado. Please support Bicycle Colorado and this important initiative by making a donation today! 

 

3. Spread the Word

Share this news and message on to others you know in the cycling community, or any other influential individual.
Last Updated on Monday, 14 June 2010 22:00
 

Our Sponsors

Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner