Boulder says pedestrians and bikers are safe, statistically speaking
Feb 7th
City releases 40-month report on biking and walking in Boulder
Between January 2008 and April 2011, only 7.8 percent of all collisions in Boulder involved a bicycle or pedestrian, according to the recently released Safe Streets Boulder report.
The report analyzes more than 8,000 collisions in Boulder – involving motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians – over a 40-month period. The main take-away: walking and biking in Boulder is safe, and these modes represent only a small percentage of all collisions reported on city streets.
The report also identifies the top 15 locations with the most motor vehicle collisions (with bicycles and pedestrians), the most common types of crashes and what the city is doing to help decrease collision rates. It also outlines collision demographics and at what time of day most accidents occur.
“Among many things, the report speaks to the safety of Boulder’s transportation system – specifically for walking and biking,” said Director of Transportation for Public Works Tracy Winfree. “Reports like this are powerful because the numbers help to identify successes and areas for improvement, as well as dispel myths.”
For instance, the safety of flashing crosswalks has been an underlying community conversation, but the results show that collisions in these crosswalks account for less than 1 percent of all collisions.
Boulder PDQ suffers a real armed robbery
Feb 6th
Robbery suspect displays handgun, demands cash from convenience store. Few handguns have been displayed in the spate of recent robberies.
Police in Boulder are investigating an Aggravated Robbery and Felony Menacing that occurred at the PDQ convenience store, located at 5200 Manhattan Circle, on Saturday, Feb. 4, around 12:36 a.m.
The clerk told police that the suspect entered the store wearing a jacket and a ski mask. He displayed a handgun and ordered two male customers who were in the store at the time to lie down on the floor. They complied. The suspect then demanded cash from the clerk. He cooperated and gave the suspect cash and cigarettes. The suspect left the store on foot, and police believe he left the area in a vehicle.
The suspect is described as follows:
- White male
- 5’8“ to 6’0” tall
- About 200 pounds
- Wearing a black ski mask
- Wearing a gray hoodie with the hood pulled up, blue jeans and gloves
No photos are available at this time.
The case number is 12-1602.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Scott at 303-441-3381. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
Blue Spruce Auto Sales
Feb 5th
Blue Spruce Auto Sales in Boulder, Colorado. offers a variety of makes and models to suit your taste and budget, they continue to offer a large selection of Subarus – the quintessential Colorado car.
Blue Spruce Auto Sales, is honest in providing you with an up front – hassle free car buying experience, that is uncommon in the industry and is why Blue Spruce Auto Sales wins the award for the best place in Boulder to buy a used vehicle year in and year out.
4403 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
Phone (303) 938-0580
Fax (303) 938-9117
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
