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Have you heard a rumor in the community or just curious about something going on in town? We're here to help! Post your questions and a City Staff member will provide accurate and up-to-date information and answers.
Have you heard a rumor in the community or just curious about something going on in town? We're here to help! Post your questions and a City Staff member will provide accurate and up-to-date information and answers.
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Share How can a group of citizens propose that stairs be built from 8th Street (just east of the community center) to Lion's Park. Right now, there is a steep dirt path regularly used. Many of us at West 8th and Basecamp want to propose. Thank you. on Facebook Share How can a group of citizens propose that stairs be built from 8th Street (just east of the community center) to Lion's Park. Right now, there is a steep dirt path regularly used. Many of us at West 8th and Basecamp want to propose. Thank you. on Twitter Share How can a group of citizens propose that stairs be built from 8th Street (just east of the community center) to Lion's Park. Right now, there is a steep dirt path regularly used. Many of us at West 8th and Basecamp want to propose. Thank you. on Linkedin Email How can a group of citizens propose that stairs be built from 8th Street (just east of the community center) to Lion's Park. Right now, there is a steep dirt path regularly used. Many of us at West 8th and Basecamp want to propose. Thank you. link
How can a group of citizens propose that stairs be built from 8th Street (just east of the community center) to Lion's Park. Right now, there is a steep dirt path regularly used. Many of us at West 8th and Basecamp want to propose. Thank you.
jbiernat46 asked about 1 month agoThank you for your inquiry.
The city is already working on a way to create ADA access between 8th and 10th on the west side of the Canyon Gate Apartments, as well as also exploring the stairs option on the east side of the GCC. However, creating ADA access is our priority and we don’t want to build stairs without first building a connection that will work for everyone (i.e. either ADA trail AND stairs or just ADA trail, depending on the cost).
We are aware that both the GCC social trail and the one to the west of Canyon Gate are both heavily used by the community, so we are absolutely trying to make both work, however navigating the grades/slope and providing for ADA access are complicated and it will likely be a very expensive project to complete; both these factors could impact timelines for completion of this project. However, staff are actively working on this endeavor and we hope to keep making progress towards this access and are hopeful we can move into design processes soon.
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Share Is the City of Golden open space and recreation survey from ETC Research, advertised to me on Instagram, a legitimate survey? They ask for my address at the end and I’m not comfortable giving it without knowing it’s legit. Thank you! on Facebook Share Is the City of Golden open space and recreation survey from ETC Research, advertised to me on Instagram, a legitimate survey? They ask for my address at the end and I’m not comfortable giving it without knowing it’s legit. Thank you! on Twitter Share Is the City of Golden open space and recreation survey from ETC Research, advertised to me on Instagram, a legitimate survey? They ask for my address at the end and I’m not comfortable giving it without knowing it’s legit. Thank you! on Linkedin Email Is the City of Golden open space and recreation survey from ETC Research, advertised to me on Instagram, a legitimate survey? They ask for my address at the end and I’m not comfortable giving it without knowing it’s legit. Thank you! link
Is the City of Golden open space and recreation survey from ETC Research, advertised to me on Instagram, a legitimate survey? They ask for my address at the end and I’m not comfortable giving it without knowing it’s legit. Thank you!
lkolo25 asked about 1 month agoThanks for the question! Yes, this survey from ETC Research is legitimate. They are the vendor who is subcontracted to oversee the statistically valid and online public surveys for the Open Space and Parks & Rec Master Plan projects.
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Share What is the status of the project to redo the 6th and Heritage Pkwy interchange? I use this interchange as a pedestrian every morning as part of my commute and it is an unpleasant and at times dangerous place. The most recent information I can find on Golden's website is that "consultation has concluded" as of November 2022. I would like to see the City invest in more infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transportation as part of the overall sustainability efforts. As a short-term fix, would it be possible to add flashing signs or similar reminding/warning drivers to watch for pedestrians? People coming off of 6th at highway speeds and turning right onto Heritage or Jefferson County Pkwy (depending on their direction of travel) who don't have to stop almost never yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. The orientation of the road with the rising sun makes this particularly dangerous in the mornings for pedestrians crossing 6th from Heritage to Jefferson County Pkwy. on Facebook Share What is the status of the project to redo the 6th and Heritage Pkwy interchange? I use this interchange as a pedestrian every morning as part of my commute and it is an unpleasant and at times dangerous place. The most recent information I can find on Golden's website is that "consultation has concluded" as of November 2022. I would like to see the City invest in more infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transportation as part of the overall sustainability efforts. As a short-term fix, would it be possible to add flashing signs or similar reminding/warning drivers to watch for pedestrians? People coming off of 6th at highway speeds and turning right onto Heritage or Jefferson County Pkwy (depending on their direction of travel) who don't have to stop almost never yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. The orientation of the road with the rising sun makes this particularly dangerous in the mornings for pedestrians crossing 6th from Heritage to Jefferson County Pkwy. on Twitter Share What is the status of the project to redo the 6th and Heritage Pkwy interchange? I use this interchange as a pedestrian every morning as part of my commute and it is an unpleasant and at times dangerous place. The most recent information I can find on Golden's website is that "consultation has concluded" as of November 2022. I would like to see the City invest in more infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transportation as part of the overall sustainability efforts. As a short-term fix, would it be possible to add flashing signs or similar reminding/warning drivers to watch for pedestrians? People coming off of 6th at highway speeds and turning right onto Heritage or Jefferson County Pkwy (depending on their direction of travel) who don't have to stop almost never yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. The orientation of the road with the rising sun makes this particularly dangerous in the mornings for pedestrians crossing 6th from Heritage to Jefferson County Pkwy. on Linkedin Email What is the status of the project to redo the 6th and Heritage Pkwy interchange? I use this interchange as a pedestrian every morning as part of my commute and it is an unpleasant and at times dangerous place. The most recent information I can find on Golden's website is that "consultation has concluded" as of November 2022. I would like to see the City invest in more infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transportation as part of the overall sustainability efforts. As a short-term fix, would it be possible to add flashing signs or similar reminding/warning drivers to watch for pedestrians? People coming off of 6th at highway speeds and turning right onto Heritage or Jefferson County Pkwy (depending on their direction of travel) who don't have to stop almost never yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. The orientation of the road with the rising sun makes this particularly dangerous in the mornings for pedestrians crossing 6th from Heritage to Jefferson County Pkwy. link
What is the status of the project to redo the 6th and Heritage Pkwy interchange? I use this interchange as a pedestrian every morning as part of my commute and it is an unpleasant and at times dangerous place. The most recent information I can find on Golden's website is that "consultation has concluded" as of November 2022. I would like to see the City invest in more infrastructure to encourage non-motorized transportation as part of the overall sustainability efforts. As a short-term fix, would it be possible to add flashing signs or similar reminding/warning drivers to watch for pedestrians? People coming off of 6th at highway speeds and turning right onto Heritage or Jefferson County Pkwy (depending on their direction of travel) who don't have to stop almost never yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. The orientation of the road with the rising sun makes this particularly dangerous in the mornings for pedestrians crossing 6th from Heritage to Jefferson County Pkwy.
lbhendricks asked about 1 month agoThank you for your question. Per our Engineering Department, the design for the interchange is complete. The design does include a pedestrian bridge that will preclude vehicle and pedestrian conflict points. The first phase of construction is set to begin in early 2025 and involve relocation of utilities to make way for the interchange excavation. City staff continues to seek funding for the overall interchange construction. Interchange construction timing is not yet determined. ~ Rheana Rogers, Executive Administrative Manager
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Share Thank you for adding the bike lane and the crosswalk along Illinois St in the Jefferson County campus area! However, cars often don't stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk (between the Jeffco Health and Human Services and Open Space buildings). Many people are using this crossing but it seems that drivers are not aware of this. At a minimum, a sign alerting drivers to the new crosswalk would help. I suspect this is a location that would benefit from a permanent pedestrian crossing flashing light. How can we make this a safer place for everyone? on Facebook Share Thank you for adding the bike lane and the crosswalk along Illinois St in the Jefferson County campus area! However, cars often don't stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk (between the Jeffco Health and Human Services and Open Space buildings). Many people are using this crossing but it seems that drivers are not aware of this. At a minimum, a sign alerting drivers to the new crosswalk would help. I suspect this is a location that would benefit from a permanent pedestrian crossing flashing light. How can we make this a safer place for everyone? on Twitter Share Thank you for adding the bike lane and the crosswalk along Illinois St in the Jefferson County campus area! However, cars often don't stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk (between the Jeffco Health and Human Services and Open Space buildings). Many people are using this crossing but it seems that drivers are not aware of this. At a minimum, a sign alerting drivers to the new crosswalk would help. I suspect this is a location that would benefit from a permanent pedestrian crossing flashing light. How can we make this a safer place for everyone? on Linkedin Email Thank you for adding the bike lane and the crosswalk along Illinois St in the Jefferson County campus area! However, cars often don't stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk (between the Jeffco Health and Human Services and Open Space buildings). Many people are using this crossing but it seems that drivers are not aware of this. At a minimum, a sign alerting drivers to the new crosswalk would help. I suspect this is a location that would benefit from a permanent pedestrian crossing flashing light. How can we make this a safer place for everyone? link
Thank you for adding the bike lane and the crosswalk along Illinois St in the Jefferson County campus area! However, cars often don't stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk (between the Jeffco Health and Human Services and Open Space buildings). Many people are using this crossing but it seems that drivers are not aware of this. At a minimum, a sign alerting drivers to the new crosswalk would help. I suspect this is a location that would benefit from a permanent pedestrian crossing flashing light. How can we make this a safer place for everyone?
lbhendricks asked about 1 month agoThank you for your inquiry. Staff will review the crosswalk in question and see if addition of RRFB (flashing lights) would improve safety. ~ Rheana Rogers, Executive Administrative Manager
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Share Will the city share the results from The Heart of Golden walking tour survey? It would be great read everyone's comments and to see what other community members think about the heart of Golden project. on Facebook Share Will the city share the results from The Heart of Golden walking tour survey? It would be great read everyone's comments and to see what other community members think about the heart of Golden project. on Twitter Share Will the city share the results from The Heart of Golden walking tour survey? It would be great read everyone's comments and to see what other community members think about the heart of Golden project. on Linkedin Email Will the city share the results from The Heart of Golden walking tour survey? It would be great read everyone's comments and to see what other community members think about the heart of Golden project. link
Will the city share the results from The Heart of Golden walking tour survey? It would be great read everyone's comments and to see what other community members think about the heart of Golden project.
JT20 asked about 2 months agoStaff is currently compiling all the feedback received and preparing reporting to share what we've learned. Keep an eye out on the Heart of Golden page here on Guiding Golden - all updates will be posted there just as soon as they're available. Also, you can join us at a community meeting being held on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center - there, we will share feedback gathered from the Next Phase Kickoff Walking Tour.
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Share I have heard about the proposed plan for a new city building and my husband and I are extremely concerned about the outrageous cost to Golden. I’ve heard from many others about the same concern. Why is this important and very expensive decision being made without a vote of the citizens of Golden? on Facebook Share I have heard about the proposed plan for a new city building and my husband and I are extremely concerned about the outrageous cost to Golden. I’ve heard from many others about the same concern. Why is this important and very expensive decision being made without a vote of the citizens of Golden? on Twitter Share I have heard about the proposed plan for a new city building and my husband and I are extremely concerned about the outrageous cost to Golden. I’ve heard from many others about the same concern. Why is this important and very expensive decision being made without a vote of the citizens of Golden? on Linkedin Email I have heard about the proposed plan for a new city building and my husband and I are extremely concerned about the outrageous cost to Golden. I’ve heard from many others about the same concern. Why is this important and very expensive decision being made without a vote of the citizens of Golden? link
I have heard about the proposed plan for a new city building and my husband and I are extremely concerned about the outrageous cost to Golden. I’ve heard from many others about the same concern. Why is this important and very expensive decision being made without a vote of the citizens of Golden?
Finesse asked about 2 months agoThe Police and Municipal Building project is part of the larger Heart of Golden initiative, and considerable public engagement and conversations have been taking place for many years regarding both projects. The City recently kicked-off a renewed engagement process regarding both the Police and Municipal Building and the broader Heart of Golden with a walking tour on September 18. The tour is just the beginning of our latest engagement effort - we hope you are able to participate and share your feedback on the projects. There will be more opportunities to provide feedback on Guiding Golden and as part of future Guiding Golden outreach efforts this year and next. The next opportunity is coming up at a community meeting being held on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, there, we will share feedback gathered from the Next Phase Kickoff Walking Tour.
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Share Hello, I have heard about North Ford Street complete streets project, what is this? I can't find much about it online. on Facebook Share Hello, I have heard about North Ford Street complete streets project, what is this? I can't find much about it online. on Twitter Share Hello, I have heard about North Ford Street complete streets project, what is this? I can't find much about it online. on Linkedin Email Hello, I have heard about North Ford Street complete streets project, what is this? I can't find much about it online. link
Hello, I have heard about North Ford Street complete streets project, what is this? I can't find much about it online.
aphilipson asked 2 months agoThe North Ford Complete Street project will examine sidewalk and bike improvements along the street and Tucker and Cressman Gulch Trails. The City has secured a CDOT grant for the design phase, with construction dependent on future grant funding.
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Share Will the City of Golden ask its citizens if they are FOR or AGAINST a new $70 million municipal complex? Guiding Golden (whose motto is: Your Voice, Your City) would be an inexpensive and easy way to poll, or we could vote in November. on Facebook Share Will the City of Golden ask its citizens if they are FOR or AGAINST a new $70 million municipal complex? Guiding Golden (whose motto is: Your Voice, Your City) would be an inexpensive and easy way to poll, or we could vote in November. on Twitter Share Will the City of Golden ask its citizens if they are FOR or AGAINST a new $70 million municipal complex? Guiding Golden (whose motto is: Your Voice, Your City) would be an inexpensive and easy way to poll, or we could vote in November. on Linkedin Email Will the City of Golden ask its citizens if they are FOR or AGAINST a new $70 million municipal complex? Guiding Golden (whose motto is: Your Voice, Your City) would be an inexpensive and easy way to poll, or we could vote in November. link
Will the City of Golden ask its citizens if they are FOR or AGAINST a new $70 million municipal complex? Guiding Golden (whose motto is: Your Voice, Your City) would be an inexpensive and easy way to poll, or we could vote in November.
connewr asked 3 months agoThe Police and Municipal Building project is part of the larger Heart of Golden initiative, and considerable public engagement and conversations have been taking place for many years regarding both projects. The City will kick-off a renewed engagement process regarding both the Police and Municipal Building and the broader Heart of Golden with a walking tour on September 18 at 5 pm. The tour is just the beginning of our latest engagement effort - we hope you are able to participate and share your feedback on the projects. There will be more opportunities to provide feedback on Guiding Golden for those unable to join the walking tour and as part of future Guiding Golden outreach efforts this year and next.
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Share Just curious if there’s a plan to clean up the Tucker Gulch trail between 7th Pl. & 10th St? There’s garbage, dead trees and the railing is broken & rusty. on Facebook Share Just curious if there’s a plan to clean up the Tucker Gulch trail between 7th Pl. & 10th St? There’s garbage, dead trees and the railing is broken & rusty. on Twitter Share Just curious if there’s a plan to clean up the Tucker Gulch trail between 7th Pl. & 10th St? There’s garbage, dead trees and the railing is broken & rusty. on Linkedin Email Just curious if there’s a plan to clean up the Tucker Gulch trail between 7th Pl. & 10th St? There’s garbage, dead trees and the railing is broken & rusty. link
Just curious if there’s a plan to clean up the Tucker Gulch trail between 7th Pl. & 10th St? There’s garbage, dead trees and the railing is broken & rusty.
Lutzfamily asked 3 months agoThank you for reaching out.
Parks staff have been contacted regarding your question. We do actually have a trash pickup scheduled for the area coming up in mid-August, and staff are aware of the trees. Planned work for trimming has been delayed in order to coordinate with the site work and road closures in the area due to the Coors Clayworks project across the street. Staff will begin the tree work once they are able to access the site and not further impact scheduled road closures in the area. The railing has been inspected, and staff are monitoring its condition, but there are no definitive plans for when repair or remediation may take place at this time.
In the future, reports/inquiries like this can be made through the city's new public service request tool, called Fix It!, on our website. That will ensure your report gets routed immediately and directly to staff who can take care of and respond to the issue. You can find the reporting tool here: https://www.cityofgolden.gov/services/public_service_request.php
Thanks for being a helpful and engaged citizen!
Rheana Rogers, Executive Administrative Manager
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Share Can we find a better solution to the police running work related equipment in a police vehicle that having it idling for the entire Buffalo Bill Days celebration? on Facebook Share Can we find a better solution to the police running work related equipment in a police vehicle that having it idling for the entire Buffalo Bill Days celebration? on Twitter Share Can we find a better solution to the police running work related equipment in a police vehicle that having it idling for the entire Buffalo Bill Days celebration? on Linkedin Email Can we find a better solution to the police running work related equipment in a police vehicle that having it idling for the entire Buffalo Bill Days celebration? link
Can we find a better solution to the police running work related equipment in a police vehicle that having it idling for the entire Buffalo Bill Days celebration?
daconsulting asked 4 months agoThank you for your question. The reason police cars run at idle is to keep the computer and other equipment properly charged in case the officer needs to respond to an emergency. The City's police department and fleet manager are working on a dual battery solution so that the equipment can maintain a charge while the engine isn’t running. Unfortunately, we are still in a test phase with only a few of the units being currently outfitted. The team is also looking at other sustainable solutions such as hybrid or EV police package vehicles, but unfortunately the technology is not yet adequate to solve this charging problem. We do appreciate your concern and assure you this is something staff are aware of and are trying to address while always keeping citizen safety and police response capabilities at the forefront of our efforts. Thank you for being an engaged citizen! Best, Rheana Rogers - Executive Administrative Manager.
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