Boulder falls and mountain closed
Oct 27th
Flagstaff Summit and Boulder Falls closed for the winter
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) announces the annual closure of Flagstaff Summit to vehicular traffic and Boulder Falls to all visitors. These closures have been put into in effect as of Oct. 26 due to the recent heavy snowfall. Both facilities will reopen on May 1, 2012.
Flagstaff Summit Road has been closed at Realization Point. This is an annual closure to allow wildlife on the summit to have a less stressful winter. Also, the road from Realization Point to the summit is narrow and can be icy and dangerous during the winter. It is not maintained for vehicle access. Visitors will still be able to walk or bike to the summit. Dogs must be on leash on the road.
Boulder Falls has also been closed for the season. This trail can be very icy and dangerous for most of the winter due to the buildup of snow and ice on the trail tread. The falls can still be viewed from State Hwy. 119.
Boulder wants your broken limbs
Oct 27th
Storm cleanup: City of Boulder and Western Disposal partner to provide an additional branch pick-up service
With the significant tree limb damage caused by the recent winter storm, the City of Boulder and Western Disposal are partnering to help community members dispose of downed tree branches.
Starting Monday, Oct. 31, Western Disposal will provide one extra pickup of branches that are left out for curbside compost collection.
- Branches left at the curb must be no longer than six feet and no bigger than six inches in diameter.
- Place branches and tree limbs at the curb before your regular compost collection day.
- They will be picked up once within the next two weeks (Oct. 31 to Nov. 11).
- Western will NOT be picking up branches from alleys. They must be placed curbside.
- Please keep bike lanes free of debris when placing your branches at the curb.
This service is being provided in response to the extreme conditions caused by the recent storm. Following this special pickup, residents can continue to place tree branches and leaves out on their regularly scheduled compost pickup days throughout the year. After this additional branch collection, residents must bundle their branches as normally required.
Drop-off site:
Community members may continue to bring leaves or branches to the Yard Waste Drop-off Center located at Western Disposal, 5880 Butte Mill Road. The drop-off center’s hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The drop-off center is free for city residents; there is a small charge for commercial yard wastes. For more information on the Yard Waste Drop-off site, visit www.westerndisposal.com.
Ongoing curbside compost options:
City residents may continue to compost tree branches, leaves and other yard waste throughout the year by:
- Using trash hauler-provided compost carts for as much yard waste as will fit;
- Bundling branches, using twine or other natural rope, and placing up to three bundles, each one no larger than six feet long by three feet in diameter, beside their compost carts on collection days; and
- Placing leaves or branches in fully compostable paper or starch-based bags beside compost carts on collection days.
Additionally, customers may request larger compost carts on an annual or seasonal basis; or request an additional individual pickup for an extra fee. Contact your trash hauler for more information on the curbside compost collection services available.
US 36 from Boulder to Denver commuting solutions
Oct 27th
Please join us for the next Steering Committee meeting:
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 9, 7:30-9:00 AM
Location: 1st BANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, CO 80021
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 9, 7:30-9:00 AM
Location: 1st BANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, CO 80021
On the Agenda:
Northwest Commuter Rail South Westminster Station – Mac Cummins, City of Westminster Planning Manager
RTD 2012 Budget Challenges and Service Optimization – Terry L. Howerter, RTD Chief Financial Officer and Bruce Abel, RTD Assistant General Manager of Bus Operations
Plans for Boulder Depot as U.S. 36 BRT Terminus – Kate Iverson, RTD Manager of Transit Oriented Development
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, November 9. Add the meeting to your calendar.
Directions:
From Denver: Take I-25 North to U.S. 36 toward Boulder. Take the CO-121/Broomfield exit. Turn south on Wadsworth Boulevard. Turn left onto Uptown Avenue. Turn left onto Arista Place. Follow signs to West Lot. Enter in West Entrance and proceed upstairs to the Mountainview Room.
From Boulder: Take US 36 East. Take the CO-121/Broomfield exit. Turn south Wadsworth Boulevard. Turn left onto Uptown Avenue. Turn left onto Arista Place. Follow signs to West Lot. Enter in West Entrance and proceed upstairs to the Mountainview Room.
By Transit: 1st BANK Center is accessible by transit – it is adjacent to the Broomfield park-n-Ride. Many RTD routes stop at the Broomfield park-n-Ride each day: Take the B, DD, DM, L, S, T or AB Regional routes or the 76, 112, 120, 128, or 228 Local routes. For RTD Trip Planning, visit www.rtd-denver.com.
