Projects & Activities
Legislation Support to Improve Cyclist/Motorist Safety
Rolling Coal Law
The practice of “Rolling Coal” has been an ongoing issue for cyclists and pedestrians and creates not only an unhealthy environment for the cyclist or pedestrian, but creates a dangerous situation as the thick black smoke impedes the sight of the cyclist...
Distracted Driving Initiatives
Testimony for proposed legislation: Distracted Driving Bill (didn't pass - now getting ready for next year); However, good news on the passage of the Vulnerable Users bill.
E-Bike Policy
Report on Summit County Rec Path - July 17, 2019 by Jenny and Stan Sunderwirth Jenny and I rode a good portion of the Summit County Rec Path yesterday. It was the first time we have ridden it since they allowed class 1 e-bikes. It was a Wednesday but it was the...
SB19-175 Serious Bodily Injury Vulnerable Road User Penalties
Status: SB19-175 Serious Bodily Injury Vulnerable Road User Penalties From: Piep van Heuven <piep@bicyclecolorado.org> Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 6:11 PM Subject: House Testimony Tomorrow - 1:30pm I just got word from our lobbyist that...
Colorado Safety Stop
The Colorado Safety Stop legislation provides a template for counties and municipalities to adopt if they so chose that will allow cyclists to roll through a roadway with a stop sign if the intersection is clear and safe to do so. This policy is commonly referred to...
Ride Reviews: Making Routes Safer
Jefferson County Low Stress Routes Project
A project that is designed to develop routes through out Jefferson County that would give the cycles a relatively stressless way to cycle the county. Goals: For the people that feel that it is too dangerous to ride bikes on the street the ability to experience routes...
Gravel Biking in Jeffco
Do you really need another bike?
For the last few years graveling has been the biggest trend in cycling. In 2020 I finally succumbed and bought a used cyclocross bike so I can join in the gravel biking craze. Am I glad I did? Absolutely yes! It's fun! Riding dirt trails makes you feel like a kid...
Ride Review Report of Golden to Denver Commuter and Recreational Bike Routes
Routes/Maps/Data/Links Select link to review route Golden to Denver Commuter Route 1 – Clear Creek Trail/Otis...
Jefferson County and Golden area Report
Marshall and Garrison Bicycle Corridors Report
Golden Gate Canyon Ride Review
Map of Ride The ride review is on hold while safety considerations are being made. Glen lives in the Golden Gate Canyon area and has some concerns with safety for bicyclists and motorists He is interested in advocating for some safety improvements...
Collaboration
3 Foot to Pass signs – Golden Public Works
Urging the use of the newer 3 Foot to Pass signs: We recognize Golden Public Works for their good work in locating portable 3 Foot to Pass signs at the gates at Lookout Mt and other strategic sites.
Community Interaction and Support
Co-sponsoring Bicycle Colorado’s Safe Driver Course
Co-sponsoring Bicycle Colorado's Safe Driver Course: classes were in Wheat Ridge and Evergreen and plans are underway to have more before the grant ends in September.
Cleaned Genesee-El Rancho Bikeway with Team Evergreen
Co-sponsored with Team Evergreen a clean sweep of the debris filled section (close to I-70 Ex 255) of the Genesee/El Rancho Bikeway.
COBRAS Cycling’s Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series
Bike Jeffco volunteers participated as road marshals in COBRAS Cycling's Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series at Cherry Creek State Park: volunteers spoke highly of this series and were inspired by many of the athletes.
Community Interaction and Support
Community Interaction and Support
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