On the agenda: Glenwood Springs meeting — license plate reader (Apr 7)

Transportation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 AM
City Hall Council Room
1. Call to order, agenda review
2. Approval of March meeting min. see TCMinutesDraft_202603
3. Citizens speaking on items not on the agenda

2 min.
2 min.
5 min.

4. Joint Meeting with Downtown Development Authority
a. Paid Parking recommendation from Staff
b. Paid/Managed Parking Discussion

30 min.

5. Multi-Use Trail Policy – Continued work

30 min.

See State of Colorado files: Colorado e-bike laws, Ebike Classifications;
GWSTC_MultiUseTrailPolicy, Press Release-GWS Revised Trail Rules for leashes and ebikes
See links to Town of Eagle Policy:
E-bike Ordinance 2024 | Town of Eagle, CO - Official Website
Ordinance No. 02-2024 | Code of Ordinances | Eagle, CO | Municode Library
Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS | Code of Ordinances | Eagle, CO | Municode Library

6. Ideas for speed camera ticket revenue use

10 min.

7. Staff reports
a. Pace Car program introduction
b. South Bridge Update
c. City Council TC pertinent updates (Steve Smith)
d. Project updates

30 min.

8. Comments from commission members

10 min.

The next regular meeting of the Transportation Commission will be Tuesday, May 5,
2026, at city hall.

Transportation Commission Minutes
Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 AM
City Hall Council Room
1. Call to order, agenda review
2 min.
Meeting started 7:32
Present: Betsy S, Ray A, Jon H, Chloe W, Marc R, Adam D, Ashley C (new member)
City Staff: Lee B, Matt L, Ryan G
Council: Steve S
Absent: Dean K
2. Approval of February meeting min. (TCMinutesDraft_202602)
2 min.
Adam motioned, Marc seconded
3. Citizens speaking on items not on the agenda
5 min.
None present
4. Transportation Commissioners terms and Klingenstein resignation
10 min.
a. Alternates: new member Ashley Cline, Klingenstein resignation
b. Adam – term expires March 2026
c. Betsy, Jon, Ray & Chloe – term expires March 2027
d. Dean & Marc – term expires March 2028
5. Continue Development of Multi-Use Trail Policy

30 min.

See GWSTC_MultiUseTrailPolicy

(PitCo also working on this subject and Betsy will keep abreast of their progress)
- Restrict e-motos? General consensus is yes but enforcement would be difficult.
o Restriction of certain classifications (class III and e-motos) for bottom line
restriction.
- Post speed limit, feedback signs on trail.
o Trends can inform when PD/code enforcement posts up on trail
- Trail etiquette signs, put responsibility on trail user/rider.
- Need to have policy that covers all devices (scooters, skateboards, one-wheels, etc.)
- Idea for Lee to reach out to Carl (City Attorney?) about existing policies/rules in peer
cities.
o Carbondale town hall meeting 3/2
o Basalt meeting 3/3
- Suggest rental shops link to city/rfta policies

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GOAL FOR NEXT MONTH: focus on what we want in the policy, not on enforcement

6. Draft secondary list for desired/priority bike/ped improvements needed 20 min.
See BikePedImprovementsNeeds202601

Most items are on other lists or underway by City staff already. Decision to transfer any
remaining projects to Long Range Transportation Plan list.
- Make sure 23rd St improvements are on the list
- Riverside rail removal/cleanup
7. Review of Feb. 2021 Transportation Commission MOVE Study
10 min.
Recommendations to Council See 01-29-2021 TC MOVE Study Report
a. Does TC desire to do any follow up work during future meetings?
Lee suggests that TC updates our recommendations/input on first-/last-mile and
multimodal pieces from MOVE phase 1, but leave the BRT pieces to the phase 2 study.
TC to recommend that the multimodal items are not forgotten/left out.
MOVE Phase 2 starting Spring 2026-2027. Overlapping with Master Plan.
RFTA would find value in seeing updated goals/priorities for the Master Plan process
(2026).
TC to look at MOVE Ph 1 recommendations section-by-section over next few months.
8. Review of Recent Traffic Counts Report
10 min.
Review of 2010 vs 2023-25 daily traffic counts.
Interest in where traffic is going in addition to the mainline daily counts.
Looking at baseline traffic before implementing TMO and other TDM strategies to see
future improvements. Also baseline before South Bridge.
Ability to more easily/quickly collect updated traffic data.
9. Staff reports
20 min.
a. Paid Parking discussion by FAB on 2/25/26
FAB is interested in what can be done for paid parking. Discussed how many
studies have been done in the past on paid parking analysis/potential (MOVE,
Walker Consultants, etc.)
Willing to take on the issue (convince business owners that it will not hurt
businesses, will create better turnover, share peer city examples)
No more studies needed, next steps to look into management of two-hour
parking and then implement paid parking. Third-party management might be
best strategy but still takes City staff to monitor.
Current parking enforcement is inconsistent with staffing/resources to monitor
and enforce. Software issue is figured out for license plate readers.

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General commission support for paid parking: if it’s enforceable, it’s a good idea
for better turnover, additional revenue stream.
Concerns: parking will spill into residential areas, need for residential permits
(need to revisit existing policy). General Improvement District creates challenges
with no parking requirements for new development.
Existing garage not utilized. Look into paid parking in core, free parking in lots
further from town. “Walking problem not a parking problem”
Steve willing to help push this issue at Council, with support from Staff and TC to
produce data.
RA moved that “The Transportation Commission supports advancing paid
parking in Downtown Glenwood Springs and work with City staff to develop
supporting data and recommendations to be brought to Council for approval and
implementation, with special sensitivity and thought paid to residential parking
needs in the neighborhoods in and adjacent to Downtown.”
MR seconded the motion, with 5 ayes and one nay.
b. City Council TC pertinent updates (Steve Smith)
c. Project updates
o Rail removal (12th, 23rd) – coordination with PUC needed
o 6/24 kicking off 3/15
o Coach Miller Drive – June-August (during summer break)
o 19th Street bidding soon
o Soccer Field Road sidewalk addition – in design, should be bid within a
month, summer construction
o RFP soon for Glenwood Park – reconstruction of neighborhood (drainage,
sidewalk, roadway, etc.)
o 8th/Midland still on list
o RFP for 12th St Ditch ASAP if grant is accepted/re-awarded
o 7th St sidewalk (north side) on construction list
10. Comments from commission members
10 min.
City Council is taking applications for the remaining TC alternate and youth
representative positions.
The next regular meeting of the Transportation Commission will be Tuesday, April 7,
2026, at city hall.

Multi-use Trail Policy Recommendations
Transportation Commission, March 2026
The Transportation Commission (TC) has a unified concern for the safety of all of our
community’s multi-use trail users. In response to a growing number of accidents and near
misses involving ebikes, manual powered bicycles, pedestrians and dogs, the TC undertook an
effort to develop a list of recommendations, including a new trail policy, for the City Council.
The following is a result of that effort.
The Transportation Commission recognizes that:
1. Enforcement of any trail rules is difficult.
2. Outreach and Education will be the most effective way to provide safety for all trail
users.
3. Messaging should be kept simple, clear, concise and consistent across jurisdictions.
4. There is a need for a definition of ebike types and which types should be allowed on
various trails and trail types
5. Definition of ebike types is always evolving and therefore defining types is challenging.

Policy Recommendations
1. eMoto bikes should not be allowed. Other types should be limited by speed limit
and personal responsibility.
2. Install speed indicator signs in targeted locations

Categories for Clear Messaging:
1. Speed
a. 15 mph throughout the City limits and 10 mph in the following areas:
i.

b. Use catchy phrases such as “Awareness Zones”/”School Zones”/”Slow Zones”
2. ROW laws/rules – when to yield, use an audible signal when passing, …
3. Safety Gear recommendations
4. Allowed classifications on trail types and locations
Ideas for Outreach Efforts
• Use the Cycling Safety month of May to focus messaging
• Set up booths at Strawberry Days and other spring/summer/fall events
• Visit classrooms to provide safety messaging
• Develop Trail Safety In-a-Box package for bike rental retail outlets

City of Glenwood Springs
101 West 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Contact: Patrick Fleming
City Manager’s Intern
970-384-6444 (o)

PRESS RELEASE
July 31, 2017
The City of Glenwood Springs Institutes New Rules for Trail Use
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO – Starting August 1, the City of Glenwood Springs will temporarily
allow motorized electrical assisted bicycles (e-bikes) on public trails, bike paths, and sidewalks
designated as bike paths to increase commuter options during the Grand Avenue Bridge
closure. The City will also be enforcing a stricter animal leash law, requiring animals to be on a
leash that is no more than six-feet in length whenever utilizing any public, hard surface trail or
within the boundaries of Two Rivers Park.
Electric Bikes
Administrative Order 2017-01 temporarily suspends enforcement of Municipal Code Section
090.040.110, as it relates to the use of motorized electrical assisted bicycles on public trails and
bike paths. Formerly, all e-bikes were banned from public trails, as they were considered
motorized vehicles. In an effort to increase access to alternative transportation options during
the Grand Avenue Bridge (GAB) closure, pedal-assisted electric bikes with motors of 750w or
less and a top speed of 20mph will be allowed on public trails, sidewalks, and bike paths,
throughout the GAB detour. City Council and City Staff will evaluate this rule change at the end
of the detour, and will determine the long-term future of the new rule at that point.
Leash Requirement
The upcoming 95-day Grand Avenue Bridge closure will not only impact the amount of
congestion on city roads, it will lead to a significant increase in the number of people using the
City’s trails and sidewalks to get around town. With this increased traffic on trails, the potential
for accidents is also increased. Because of this, the City believes that requiring animals to be
leashed is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. The new rule is contained in
Ordinance 2017-15, and can be viewed at http://www.gwsco.gov/documentcenter/view/2790.
The City of Glenwood Springs appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation during this
trying time for our community.
For more information on the Grand Avenue Bridge closure and detour, visit
cogs.us/DetourToolbox.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is an e-bike?
According to Colorado State Law, an “electrical assisted bicycle" or “e-bike” is defined as “a vehicle
having two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor not exceeding seven hundred
fifty watts of power.”
There are three different classes of e-bike:
A Class 1 e-bike has a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour.
A Class 2 e-bike is equipped with a motor that provides assistance regardless of whether the rider is
pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour.
A Class 3 e-bike is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and
that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour.
Only Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes will be allowed on City trails and sidewalks.
Why e-bikes and not scooters, Segways, etc.?
The primary intent of this change is to make bicycling a viable transportation option for individuals with
strength or fitness limitations. It may also increase the distance others are willing to bicycle on a daily
basis. The goal is to make bicycling accessible to a greater number of people, not encourage motorized
use of City trails and sidewalks.
I still don’t get it. Why can’t I ride my electric scooter?
The Municipal Code prohibits motorized vehicles on City trails and sidewalks. E-bikes that meet the
criteria outlined above are now temporarily exempted from the definition of motorized vehicles.
Scooters and other motorized vehicles- excluding emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles and power
driven aids or devices used by a disabled person for mobility- remain prohibited.
Can I ride my e-bike on the Rio Grande Trail?
E-bikes are currently permitted only on the portion of the Rio Grande Trail maintained by the City of
Glenwood Springs – from Two Rivers Park to 23rd Street. The Trail south of 23rd Street is governed by the
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA). RFTA does not currently allow e-bikes but the City has
encouraged them to revisit this policy. Visit www.rfta.com for the latest information.
What happens after the Grand Avenue Bridge Detour?
City staff will revisit the question of e-bikes on City trails following the detour and consider adopting a
permanent ordinance.
Can e-bikes be parked at public bicycle racks or on sidewalks?
E-bikes are considered bikes and may park wherever standard bikes are allowed.
Do I have to buy an e-bike? Can I just add a motor to my existing bicycle?
E-bike conversion kits are available. E-bike conversions must meet either the Class 1 or Class 2
definitions above to be permitted on City trails.

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www.cogs.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Bill Linn, Aspen Assistant Police Chief
(970) 429-1803
[email protected]
Matt Kuhn, Director, Parks and Open Space
(970) 429-2035
[email protected]

PRESS RELEASE

Aspen Police, Parks and Open Space launch e-bike enforcement, education campaign
Bicyclist and pedestrian safety central to enforcement efforts

Aspen, CO — The Aspen Police and the Aspen Parks and Open Space departments are joining forces to
address the growing concerns about electric bike (e-bike) activity in town and on trails.
In response to the increasing number of e-bike violations, both departments are ramping up
enforcement and public education efforts to enhance traffic safety and ensure compliance with local
regulations.
The APD is initiating an e-bike enforcement operation focusing on high-violation areas, particularly in the
downtown core. Officers will be deployed to these hot spots to monitor and address violations through
education, warnings and in some instances, tickets. Concurrently, the city's Parks and Open Space
rangers will focus on public education and enforcement on area trails, engaging with individuals violating
the law and issuing citations.
“There is a growing concern about e-bike speeds and disregard for traffic laws,” said Aspen Police Chief
Kim Ferber. “Our goal is traffic safety in the community, with a focus on bicyclists and pedestrians who
are our most vulnerable users.”
To reduce the chances of a crash involving pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as bicycle-on-bicycle
collisions, the public is urged to adhere to proper signage around town, both on streets and trails.

As students return to school this month, bicycle and pedestrian safety in the community is a top
priority.
“We ask parents to be thoughtful when considering giving their teenagers access to a bicycle that has as
much power as a motor vehicle,” Ferber added.
Parks rangers, equipped with radar guns, will be monitoring trail speeds and issuing warnings and tickets
for code violations.
“We have received an increasing number of comments from citizens about the excessive speeds of
bicycles on our trails, which are concerning from a safety perspective,” said Matt Kuhn, director of Aspen
Parks and Open Space. “Our staff has also been monitoring speeds and found that posted speed limits
are regularly being exceeded.”
The city’s municipal code requires trail users to travel at safe speeds and abide by posted speed limits.
With 10 and 15 mph zones recently established in high-use trail corridors, an outreach campaign has
been launched to educate trail users on speed limits, safety, and courtesy.
“While our initial push is to strive for compliance through education, we have unfortunately seen some
trail users acting very unsafely or using motorized vehicles that exceed the 750-watt limit,” Kuhn
explained. “We intend to use a range of enforcement tools to curtail this behavior, including issuing
citations.”
Fines for violations can be as high as $400, depending on the offense's severity and frequency. It is
unlawful to ride bicycles, skateboards and motorized vehicles on sidewalks, malls, and certain streets in
the commercial core. Violators can face fines starting at $100, with subsequent offenses resulting in
$200 and $400 fines.
Failing to yield at an intersection on a bicycle is a violation of the model traffic code and carries a $15
fine. Cyclists must slow down and, if necessary for safety, stop before entering an intersection. After
slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping, cyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in
crosswalks and any vehicles in or approaching the intersection.
To enhance safety, cyclists are asked to slow down in high-traffic areas such as Marolt Bridge, Cemetery
Lane crossing, and Bugsy Barnard Park. Using a bell when passing others is also recommended, and the
parks department offers free bells throughout the summer.
E-bikes are prohibited on single-track trails in Aspen and nearly all surrounding lands.
For more information, go here.

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The Pledge
Recognizing that my car use impacts the livability of other residents’ streets,
just as theirs impacts mine, I hereby pledge to:
1. Drive within the speed limit.
2. Minimize my own car use.
3. Stop to let pedestrians cross, be courteous to bicyclists and other road
users.
4. Display my PACE CAR sticker and put something on/in my car to make
others laugh.
5. Reclaim my street.
6. Have fun while caring about others.

The Hints
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Drive within the speed limit
o Think about the people who live in the houses you drive past.
o Be courteous to those who might get angry. Use humor or show
them the pledge. You are making THEIR home street a better
place to live.
o Avoid cutting through neighborhood streets.

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Minimize my own car use
o Support local businesses – shop locally. (Tell the merchant that
by reducing your car use, you saved money… which you are now
spending at their store!)
o Combine non-urgent trips into a single trip.
o Car-pool or ride share. Use transit options.
o For short, regular car trips, walk or cycle as a means of getting
your exercise.
o Park once and walk between businesses.

7. Stop to let pedestrians cross, be courteous to bicyclists and other road
users.
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Remember, all marked intersections are legal crosswalks.
Smile and wave at the pedestrians you let cross.
Stop to let people out of their driveways or parking space.

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Be alert for bicyclists on streets and at trail crossings.

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Display my PACE CAR magnet and put something on/in my car to make
others laugh.
o Attach a funny bumper sticker.
o Display something in your window or attach something to the car.
o Go all out and decorate the entire car!

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Reclaim my street
o Talk to the neighbors, or have refreshments together, in your
street.
o Take some activities from the privacy of your house into the
street e.g. take a chair and read the paper on the sidewalk or in
your parking spaces.
o Personalize your street with art, landscaping, play equipment,
seating, etc.

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Have fun while caring about others
o Creating a better world was meant to be fun not hard work!

What the program needs
The Neighborhood Pace Car Program needs people who are willing to drive
the speed limit and demonstrate their commitment by signing a pledge and
placing a magnet on their car. These are people who can lead by example.
The Neighborhood Pace Car Program needs people who are willing to set a
good example of what a courteous driver is and not purposely anger or punish
other drivers. These are people who are willing to show they care about
neighborhoods.
The Neighborhood Pace Car Program needs people who want to help make
Glenwood Springs a better and safer place to live and raise families. These
are people who are willing to be part of the solution.
The Neighborhood Pace Car Program needs people who understand that CSP
and Glenwood Springs Police cannot be expected to solve all traffic
problems. These are people who know that each individual is responsible for
his or her driving habits.

Source flickr

With the underlying message seeming to say, “Take ownership. You may in
fact be part of the problem.”
I challenge my neighbors and citizens of any community to consider taking
the pledge. Take the pledge to be invested and own your impact. Take the

pledge to be a little silly and bring a bit more humor and human back to the
way we move around our community.

* Glenwood Springs Pace Car Program
modeled after a program developed in
Boise, Idaho in 2000 by Idaho Smart
Growth and David Engwicht.
Website: Neighborhood Pace Car Program
– Idaho Smart Growth