Transportation

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Transportation

Colorado commission adopts reports on 15 RTD light-rail safety events

The second-quarter reports included two derailments and two collisions requiring medical transport; commissioners also closed six separate corrective-action plans staff said were complete.

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Government

Elbert County panel to weigh 110-foot telecommunications tower near Elizabeth

Anthemnet proposes the tower on an agricultural parcel to expand wireless coverage and support emergency 911 service, with hearings scheduled for Sept. 22 and Oct. 14.

Transportation

Lamar plans paving, road reconstruction and West Oak water-main work

The city expects to begin delayed paving soon, rebuild roads affected by the Willow Valley waterline project and phase West Oak water-main replacement over several years.

Transportation

Colorado transportation agency proposes $90 million federal shift amid revenue shortfalls

The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to redirect federal highway funds to three broad 10-Year Plan categories as state and federal revenue comes in below budget.

Government

Elizabeth says contractor installed temporary traffic cameras on town poles without permission

The devices were removed after town staff contacted National Data & Survey Service, which the town says installed them to count traffic.

Government

Sterling council approves 1% sales-tax proposal for November ballot

The council voted 7-0 to refer a proposed five-year city sales-and-use tax to voters, with estimated annual revenue of $3.6 million for streets and related infrastructure.

Transportation

August flooding pauses Elbert County road work, temporarily closes 3 routes

Storms washed gravel from county roads and prompted temporary closures on County Roads 150, 85 and 105 as crews responded to flood damage.

Government

Elizabeth trustees approve $1.48 million settlement with streetscape contractor

The proposed agreement would end Triple M Construction’s Main Street contract, but final attorney review, payment and unfinished work remain unresolved.

Public Safety

Elizabeth report warns of threats to Hillside construction workers; separate road-rage case under investigation

An Aug. 13 road-rage menacing report says Elizabeth police detained a person and transferred the case to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.