4th and 5th Street Improvements Pilot Project

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May 30 update: During a special meeting on May 29, the City Council approved a 7-0 resolution to modify 4th and 5th Streets to a two driving lanes and bike lane configuration. The modifications will be adjusted to the 4th and 5th Street driving lanes south of Grand Ave. The corridors north of Grand Ave. will have minor modifications but remain similar to their current state. The image below reviews the approved modifications. The adjustments are expected to be complete by late summer 2025. The City Council meeting is available for review online.


May 8 update: During the May 7 City Council meeting, a 4-3 vote passed the resolution to revert the 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project to its original configuration while allowing City staff to review lane width adjustments to ensure traffic calming measures were still in place. The focus of the City Council remains on the safety and accessibility of the community while using the corridors. Staff will begin work on the corridors once materials become available by the end of the month.

May 6 update: The May 5 City Council Workshop discussed the pilot project to align the new council with upcoming planned modifications. City Council will vote on a resolution on Wednesday, May 7, during the City Council meeting to authorize staff to construct the second modifications and conduct public outreach to develop a final corridor vision. The meeting will be held in person or participants can view the broadcast online.

The City of Grand Junction and Downtown Grand Junction launched a pilot project in Aug. 2024 designed to reduce speeds on 4th and 5th Streets to increase safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Throughout the early stages of the pilot, challenges became apparent from a layout perspective, and community feedback provided areas of improvement for modifications to the pilot.

2025 Modifications to the Pilot Project

City staff recommended and received direction from City Council to modify based on challenges with the current layout, feedback from the community, and data collected since the project’s implementation. The pilot will maintain the one-way, one-lane configuration with minor alterations, while several modifications are planned to improve the functionality and address concerns. Review the pilot project modifications in the presentation.

Timeline for modifications:

In the first quarter of 2025, modifications will include minimizing the number of vertical delineators and replacing them with more subtle, lower vertical, elements such as curb stops and rollover humps, to define bulb-outs. Parking spaces near intersections will also be adjusted to increase visibility and sight distances.

In the second quarter of 2025, alterations including restriping both corridors to adjust the bike lane adjacent to the travel lane which accommodates an increase in lane width for vehicular users, and pre-pilot parking configurations will be restored. These recommendations cannot occur until consistent warmer temperatures return.

After the second round of modifications is made, city staff will continue to monitor the pilot project for three to six months collecting data, receiving community feedback, and assessing the pilot’s progress to determine the next steps.

Planning of 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project

Planning done in the 1980s helped lay the foundation for designs developed for 2024 that were implemented. These were based on how the City grew and how downtown evolved for more pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists driving in for business, shopping, a cold beverage, or a meal.

The original study completed in 2022 had contemplated two lanes instead of one. In 2023, at the request of downtown merchants, the City's consultant evaluated a single-lane configuration which confirmed from a traffic volume standpoint, that a single lane on 4th Street and 5th Street would work in the context of the entire downtown street network. This single-lane design accommodated diagonal parking to remain.

The first iteration of the pilot project from Aug. 2024 to early 2025 proved layout challenges with increased community feedback. Early pilot modifications were completed to adjust the configurations.

Notable Changes Include (updated Sept.9):

City Leadership reviewing project plans for 5th Street

  • The turning radius at various corners has been modified based on feedback from the original 4th Street design
  • Additional diagonal parking will be provided along the west side of 5th Street south of Grand Ave.
  • Bike lanes will be added and buffered by parallel parking on both 4th St. and 5th St.
  • Angled parking will remain on the left side of both 4th St. and 5th St. in the downtown area
  • Reduction to a one-lane, one-way configuration on both 4th St. and 5th St. between North Ave. and Ute Ave
  • Belford Ave. is converted to a two-way street between 4th St. and 5th St.
  • A westbound bike lane is added to the north side of Belford Ave. and parking is restricted to only the south side between 4th St. and 5th St.
  • Travel lanes were adjusted from the original 11 ft. width to 18 ft. creating more room for car doors on either side and providing more room for drivers to navigate around parallel parking vehicles. The Fire Department initially reviewed the designs and since operating emergency vehicles has recommended the increase in travel lane
  • Select parking spaces will be restriped to "no parking zone" to increase pedestrian ability to view oncoming traffic, two specifically in concern are along Colorado Ave.
  • Three parking spaces near St. Regis will be restored in order to maintain self-waiting areas for riders



Living Streets Mural Project

As a part of the 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project, the Living Streets subcommittee, Community Development, and Parks and Recreation Departments created several Living Streets Mural along these corridors. The artist's work can be seen along the road sections in the downtown area.


May 30 update: During a special meeting on May 29, the City Council approved a 7-0 resolution to modify 4th and 5th Streets to a two driving lanes and bike lane configuration. The modifications will be adjusted to the 4th and 5th Street driving lanes south of Grand Ave. The corridors north of Grand Ave. will have minor modifications but remain similar to their current state. The image below reviews the approved modifications. The adjustments are expected to be complete by late summer 2025. The City Council meeting is available for review online.


May 8 update: During the May 7 City Council meeting, a 4-3 vote passed the resolution to revert the 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project to its original configuration while allowing City staff to review lane width adjustments to ensure traffic calming measures were still in place. The focus of the City Council remains on the safety and accessibility of the community while using the corridors. Staff will begin work on the corridors once materials become available by the end of the month.

May 6 update: The May 5 City Council Workshop discussed the pilot project to align the new council with upcoming planned modifications. City Council will vote on a resolution on Wednesday, May 7, during the City Council meeting to authorize staff to construct the second modifications and conduct public outreach to develop a final corridor vision. The meeting will be held in person or participants can view the broadcast online.

The City of Grand Junction and Downtown Grand Junction launched a pilot project in Aug. 2024 designed to reduce speeds on 4th and 5th Streets to increase safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Throughout the early stages of the pilot, challenges became apparent from a layout perspective, and community feedback provided areas of improvement for modifications to the pilot.

2025 Modifications to the Pilot Project

City staff recommended and received direction from City Council to modify based on challenges with the current layout, feedback from the community, and data collected since the project’s implementation. The pilot will maintain the one-way, one-lane configuration with minor alterations, while several modifications are planned to improve the functionality and address concerns. Review the pilot project modifications in the presentation.

Timeline for modifications:

In the first quarter of 2025, modifications will include minimizing the number of vertical delineators and replacing them with more subtle, lower vertical, elements such as curb stops and rollover humps, to define bulb-outs. Parking spaces near intersections will also be adjusted to increase visibility and sight distances.

In the second quarter of 2025, alterations including restriping both corridors to adjust the bike lane adjacent to the travel lane which accommodates an increase in lane width for vehicular users, and pre-pilot parking configurations will be restored. These recommendations cannot occur until consistent warmer temperatures return.

After the second round of modifications is made, city staff will continue to monitor the pilot project for three to six months collecting data, receiving community feedback, and assessing the pilot’s progress to determine the next steps.

Planning of 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project

Planning done in the 1980s helped lay the foundation for designs developed for 2024 that were implemented. These were based on how the City grew and how downtown evolved for more pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists driving in for business, shopping, a cold beverage, or a meal.

The original study completed in 2022 had contemplated two lanes instead of one. In 2023, at the request of downtown merchants, the City's consultant evaluated a single-lane configuration which confirmed from a traffic volume standpoint, that a single lane on 4th Street and 5th Street would work in the context of the entire downtown street network. This single-lane design accommodated diagonal parking to remain.

The first iteration of the pilot project from Aug. 2024 to early 2025 proved layout challenges with increased community feedback. Early pilot modifications were completed to adjust the configurations.

Notable Changes Include (updated Sept.9):

City Leadership reviewing project plans for 5th Street

  • The turning radius at various corners has been modified based on feedback from the original 4th Street design
  • Additional diagonal parking will be provided along the west side of 5th Street south of Grand Ave.
  • Bike lanes will be added and buffered by parallel parking on both 4th St. and 5th St.
  • Angled parking will remain on the left side of both 4th St. and 5th St. in the downtown area
  • Reduction to a one-lane, one-way configuration on both 4th St. and 5th St. between North Ave. and Ute Ave
  • Belford Ave. is converted to a two-way street between 4th St. and 5th St.
  • A westbound bike lane is added to the north side of Belford Ave. and parking is restricted to only the south side between 4th St. and 5th St.
  • Travel lanes were adjusted from the original 11 ft. width to 18 ft. creating more room for car doors on either side and providing more room for drivers to navigate around parallel parking vehicles. The Fire Department initially reviewed the designs and since operating emergency vehicles has recommended the increase in travel lane
  • Select parking spaces will be restriped to "no parking zone" to increase pedestrian ability to view oncoming traffic, two specifically in concern are along Colorado Ave.
  • Three parking spaces near St. Regis will be restored in order to maintain self-waiting areas for riders



Living Streets Mural Project

As a part of the 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project, the Living Streets subcommittee, Community Development, and Parks and Recreation Departments created several Living Streets Mural along these corridors. The artist's work can be seen along the road sections in the downtown area.


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  • Share Stop throwing good tax payer money after bad. Put 4th and 5th streets back to the way they were and put bikes on 3rd and 6th. It’s the SAFEST thing to do for all concerned!!! It’s also what the majority of the citizens want and, damn it, it’s our money you are so carelessly spending!!! Just put it back!!! on Facebook Share Stop throwing good tax payer money after bad. Put 4th and 5th streets back to the way they were and put bikes on 3rd and 6th. It’s the SAFEST thing to do for all concerned!!! It’s also what the majority of the citizens want and, damn it, it’s our money you are so carelessly spending!!! Just put it back!!! on Twitter Share Stop throwing good tax payer money after bad. Put 4th and 5th streets back to the way they were and put bikes on 3rd and 6th. It’s the SAFEST thing to do for all concerned!!! It’s also what the majority of the citizens want and, damn it, it’s our money you are so carelessly spending!!! Just put it back!!! on Linkedin Email Stop throwing good tax payer money after bad. Put 4th and 5th streets back to the way they were and put bikes on 3rd and 6th. It’s the SAFEST thing to do for all concerned!!! It’s also what the majority of the citizens want and, damn it, it’s our money you are so carelessly spending!!! Just put it back!!! link

    Stop throwing good tax payer money after bad. Put 4th and 5th streets back to the way they were and put bikes on 3rd and 6th. It’s the SAFEST thing to do for all concerned!!! It’s also what the majority of the citizens want and, damn it, it’s our money you are so carelessly spending!!! Just put it back!!!

    SCC asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. This evening, the City Council will vote on a resolution to implement the second modifications and further community engagement. View the meeting online at gjcity.org or in person at 5:30 at City Hall. 

  • Share 5/2/25 0815 What a beautiful day to ride a bike again. I THINK NOT. No bikes on I70B from the Mall, down North to the college. No bikes on 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st. No bikes on Gunnison. I drive Patterson a couple times a day as well. You need East/West bicycle corridor(s) for commuters for this to work. Good idea but really bad execution and a waste of my tax money. Your May bicycle race is not a true representation of the money spent on infrastructure. I can see this lie being added to a total. Please do not insult the community by doing that. on Facebook Share 5/2/25 0815 What a beautiful day to ride a bike again. I THINK NOT. No bikes on I70B from the Mall, down North to the college. No bikes on 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st. No bikes on Gunnison. I drive Patterson a couple times a day as well. You need East/West bicycle corridor(s) for commuters for this to work. Good idea but really bad execution and a waste of my tax money. Your May bicycle race is not a true representation of the money spent on infrastructure. I can see this lie being added to a total. Please do not insult the community by doing that. on Twitter Share 5/2/25 0815 What a beautiful day to ride a bike again. I THINK NOT. No bikes on I70B from the Mall, down North to the college. No bikes on 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st. No bikes on Gunnison. I drive Patterson a couple times a day as well. You need East/West bicycle corridor(s) for commuters for this to work. Good idea but really bad execution and a waste of my tax money. Your May bicycle race is not a true representation of the money spent on infrastructure. I can see this lie being added to a total. Please do not insult the community by doing that. on Linkedin Email 5/2/25 0815 What a beautiful day to ride a bike again. I THINK NOT. No bikes on I70B from the Mall, down North to the college. No bikes on 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st. No bikes on Gunnison. I drive Patterson a couple times a day as well. You need East/West bicycle corridor(s) for commuters for this to work. Good idea but really bad execution and a waste of my tax money. Your May bicycle race is not a true representation of the money spent on infrastructure. I can see this lie being added to a total. Please do not insult the community by doing that. link

    5/2/25 0815 What a beautiful day to ride a bike again. I THINK NOT. No bikes on I70B from the Mall, down North to the college. No bikes on 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st. No bikes on Gunnison. I drive Patterson a couple times a day as well. You need East/West bicycle corridor(s) for commuters for this to work. Good idea but really bad execution and a waste of my tax money. Your May bicycle race is not a true representation of the money spent on infrastructure. I can see this lie being added to a total. Please do not insult the community by doing that.

    Bradley asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. 

  • Share 4/23/25 @ 10:15. Baseline. What a beautiful day for a bike ride. NOT. No bikes on I70B from 24 Rd overpass to 33 Rd in Clifton. No bikes on Gunnison or Grand Avenues. No bikes on 28th,27,26,25,24,23,22,21,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9, 8th (1 southbound at Rood),7,6,5,4,3 (1 north bound at Ouray) and 1st. Forgot my rose-colored glasses again. If you want to make an impact, you will figure out a route over the Parkway and railroad tracks to the mall and a dedicated route east to west from residential into the commercial zone of town. Which is not Main St. Wish it was, but it is not. 4 Canyons north of City Market and the Movie theatre is the right width, just get rid of those delineator posts. Whose idea is that anyway? on Facebook Share 4/23/25 @ 10:15. Baseline. What a beautiful day for a bike ride. NOT. No bikes on I70B from 24 Rd overpass to 33 Rd in Clifton. No bikes on Gunnison or Grand Avenues. No bikes on 28th,27,26,25,24,23,22,21,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9, 8th (1 southbound at Rood),7,6,5,4,3 (1 north bound at Ouray) and 1st. Forgot my rose-colored glasses again. If you want to make an impact, you will figure out a route over the Parkway and railroad tracks to the mall and a dedicated route east to west from residential into the commercial zone of town. Which is not Main St. Wish it was, but it is not. 4 Canyons north of City Market and the Movie theatre is the right width, just get rid of those delineator posts. Whose idea is that anyway? on Twitter Share 4/23/25 @ 10:15. Baseline. What a beautiful day for a bike ride. NOT. No bikes on I70B from 24 Rd overpass to 33 Rd in Clifton. No bikes on Gunnison or Grand Avenues. No bikes on 28th,27,26,25,24,23,22,21,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9, 8th (1 southbound at Rood),7,6,5,4,3 (1 north bound at Ouray) and 1st. Forgot my rose-colored glasses again. If you want to make an impact, you will figure out a route over the Parkway and railroad tracks to the mall and a dedicated route east to west from residential into the commercial zone of town. Which is not Main St. Wish it was, but it is not. 4 Canyons north of City Market and the Movie theatre is the right width, just get rid of those delineator posts. Whose idea is that anyway? on Linkedin Email 4/23/25 @ 10:15. Baseline. What a beautiful day for a bike ride. NOT. No bikes on I70B from 24 Rd overpass to 33 Rd in Clifton. No bikes on Gunnison or Grand Avenues. No bikes on 28th,27,26,25,24,23,22,21,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9, 8th (1 southbound at Rood),7,6,5,4,3 (1 north bound at Ouray) and 1st. Forgot my rose-colored glasses again. If you want to make an impact, you will figure out a route over the Parkway and railroad tracks to the mall and a dedicated route east to west from residential into the commercial zone of town. Which is not Main St. Wish it was, but it is not. 4 Canyons north of City Market and the Movie theatre is the right width, just get rid of those delineator posts. Whose idea is that anyway? link

    4/23/25 @ 10:15. Baseline. What a beautiful day for a bike ride. NOT. No bikes on I70B from 24 Rd overpass to 33 Rd in Clifton. No bikes on Gunnison or Grand Avenues. No bikes on 28th,27,26,25,24,23,22,21,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9, 8th (1 southbound at Rood),7,6,5,4,3 (1 north bound at Ouray) and 1st. Forgot my rose-colored glasses again. If you want to make an impact, you will figure out a route over the Parkway and railroad tracks to the mall and a dedicated route east to west from residential into the commercial zone of town. Which is not Main St. Wish it was, but it is not. 4 Canyons north of City Market and the Movie theatre is the right width, just get rid of those delineator posts. Whose idea is that anyway?

    Bradley asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. Delineators provide visual cues for drivers to understand the lane boundaries. 

  • Share Please tell me you're not going to throw more TAXPAYER money at this disaster. Hopefully the new city council will restore democracy. on Facebook Share Please tell me you're not going to throw more TAXPAYER money at this disaster. Hopefully the new city council will restore democracy. on Twitter Share Please tell me you're not going to throw more TAXPAYER money at this disaster. Hopefully the new city council will restore democracy. on Linkedin Email Please tell me you're not going to throw more TAXPAYER money at this disaster. Hopefully the new city council will restore democracy. link

    Please tell me you're not going to throw more TAXPAYER money at this disaster. Hopefully the new city council will restore democracy.

    dboe350668 asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

  • Share If slowing cars down is the issue why not put raised crosswalks/speed bumps like there is on 1st street between orchard and Paterson? Wouldn't it make more sense to make 3rd and 6th streets bike corridors instead since they already have less vehicular traffic? Why don't we convert some of the rarely used alleyways in the area to bike/pedestrian paths? on Facebook Share If slowing cars down is the issue why not put raised crosswalks/speed bumps like there is on 1st street between orchard and Paterson? Wouldn't it make more sense to make 3rd and 6th streets bike corridors instead since they already have less vehicular traffic? Why don't we convert some of the rarely used alleyways in the area to bike/pedestrian paths? on Twitter Share If slowing cars down is the issue why not put raised crosswalks/speed bumps like there is on 1st street between orchard and Paterson? Wouldn't it make more sense to make 3rd and 6th streets bike corridors instead since they already have less vehicular traffic? Why don't we convert some of the rarely used alleyways in the area to bike/pedestrian paths? on Linkedin Email If slowing cars down is the issue why not put raised crosswalks/speed bumps like there is on 1st street between orchard and Paterson? Wouldn't it make more sense to make 3rd and 6th streets bike corridors instead since they already have less vehicular traffic? Why don't we convert some of the rarely used alleyways in the area to bike/pedestrian paths? link

    If slowing cars down is the issue why not put raised crosswalks/speed bumps like there is on 1st street between orchard and Paterson? Wouldn't it make more sense to make 3rd and 6th streets bike corridors instead since they already have less vehicular traffic? Why don't we convert some of the rarely used alleyways in the area to bike/pedestrian paths?

    Maverick asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your questions. 3rd and 6th Streets already have existing striped bicycle lanes, but to buffer or protect these lanes would require the removal of parking that is more heavily parked daily, unlike 4th and 5th Streets, where there was enough space not to significantly impact parking availability while creating space for protected cycle-lane use. Additionally, we know that crossing physical barriers is one of the most significant inhibitors to allowing community members a viable choice of travel modes. 4th & 5th Streets offer safe, signalized crossings of I-70B, Grand Avenue, and North Avenue and direct connectivity to businesses and schools north of downtown. 


  • Share 4/22/25 @ 1300. What a beautiful day to ride a bike. NOT. No bikes on 12th, 10th, 7th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st. No bikes on Independent or I70b from 1st to past the mall. No bikes at Lincoln Park. One homeless guy in Hawthorne sleeping in the grass. He had a bike. I know what the baseline is but in preparation for "Bike Counting in May", there needs to be a baseline established. When are you going to remove those white delineator posts and restripe like you promised. 4th and 5th were dangerous then it is still dangerous now. on Facebook Share 4/22/25 @ 1300. What a beautiful day to ride a bike. NOT. No bikes on 12th, 10th, 7th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st. No bikes on Independent or I70b from 1st to past the mall. No bikes at Lincoln Park. One homeless guy in Hawthorne sleeping in the grass. He had a bike. I know what the baseline is but in preparation for "Bike Counting in May", there needs to be a baseline established. When are you going to remove those white delineator posts and restripe like you promised. 4th and 5th were dangerous then it is still dangerous now. on Twitter Share 4/22/25 @ 1300. What a beautiful day to ride a bike. NOT. No bikes on 12th, 10th, 7th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st. No bikes on Independent or I70b from 1st to past the mall. No bikes at Lincoln Park. One homeless guy in Hawthorne sleeping in the grass. He had a bike. I know what the baseline is but in preparation for "Bike Counting in May", there needs to be a baseline established. When are you going to remove those white delineator posts and restripe like you promised. 4th and 5th were dangerous then it is still dangerous now. on Linkedin Email 4/22/25 @ 1300. What a beautiful day to ride a bike. NOT. No bikes on 12th, 10th, 7th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st. No bikes on Independent or I70b from 1st to past the mall. No bikes at Lincoln Park. One homeless guy in Hawthorne sleeping in the grass. He had a bike. I know what the baseline is but in preparation for "Bike Counting in May", there needs to be a baseline established. When are you going to remove those white delineator posts and restripe like you promised. 4th and 5th were dangerous then it is still dangerous now. link

    4/22/25 @ 1300. What a beautiful day to ride a bike. NOT. No bikes on 12th, 10th, 7th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st. No bikes on Independent or I70b from 1st to past the mall. No bikes at Lincoln Park. One homeless guy in Hawthorne sleeping in the grass. He had a bike. I know what the baseline is but in preparation for "Bike Counting in May", there needs to be a baseline established. When are you going to remove those white delineator posts and restripe like you promised. 4th and 5th were dangerous then it is still dangerous now.

    Bradley asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. Upcoming modifications to the pilot are planned for early May, as the temperature needs to remain warmer for the materials to adhere to the surface. Volunteer opportunities to participate in the spring Bike Counts will be shared soon. 

  • Share Why haven't the massively unpopular "upgrades" to 4th and 5th streets been removed? Every bicyclist I've seen downtown has been on the sidewalk. Why can't the city accept that this was a silly and unnecessary idea? The only function of the bike lanes is marketing. Mesa County is overpopulated with outsiders who have driven housing prices to unreasonable heights. Why can't the city listen to the citizens and abandon an unpopular downgrade to major thoroughfare? Is the ego of the project manager more important than the opinions of GJ citizens? on Facebook Share Why haven't the massively unpopular "upgrades" to 4th and 5th streets been removed? Every bicyclist I've seen downtown has been on the sidewalk. Why can't the city accept that this was a silly and unnecessary idea? The only function of the bike lanes is marketing. Mesa County is overpopulated with outsiders who have driven housing prices to unreasonable heights. Why can't the city listen to the citizens and abandon an unpopular downgrade to major thoroughfare? Is the ego of the project manager more important than the opinions of GJ citizens? on Twitter Share Why haven't the massively unpopular "upgrades" to 4th and 5th streets been removed? Every bicyclist I've seen downtown has been on the sidewalk. Why can't the city accept that this was a silly and unnecessary idea? The only function of the bike lanes is marketing. Mesa County is overpopulated with outsiders who have driven housing prices to unreasonable heights. Why can't the city listen to the citizens and abandon an unpopular downgrade to major thoroughfare? Is the ego of the project manager more important than the opinions of GJ citizens? on Linkedin Email Why haven't the massively unpopular "upgrades" to 4th and 5th streets been removed? Every bicyclist I've seen downtown has been on the sidewalk. Why can't the city accept that this was a silly and unnecessary idea? The only function of the bike lanes is marketing. Mesa County is overpopulated with outsiders who have driven housing prices to unreasonable heights. Why can't the city listen to the citizens and abandon an unpopular downgrade to major thoroughfare? Is the ego of the project manager more important than the opinions of GJ citizens? link

    Why haven't the massively unpopular "upgrades" to 4th and 5th streets been removed? Every bicyclist I've seen downtown has been on the sidewalk. Why can't the city accept that this was a silly and unnecessary idea? The only function of the bike lanes is marketing. Mesa County is overpopulated with outsiders who have driven housing prices to unreasonable heights. Why can't the city listen to the citizens and abandon an unpopular downgrade to major thoroughfare? Is the ego of the project manager more important than the opinions of GJ citizens?

    kstone asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. In the upcoming weeks, the second round of modifications is planned, which includes the replacement of delineators with lower vertical elements, restoring pre-pilot parking, and adjusting the bike lane. The project stemmed from community feedback in the One Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Plan of Development, and the Vibrant Together Plan highlighting the importance of improving these corridors for pedestrian safety. 

  • Share I think we need to give this more time. I think some modifications could be made, as needed, but the concept is worth giving it a chance. New things are always hard for people to accept. on Facebook Share I think we need to give this more time. I think some modifications could be made, as needed, but the concept is worth giving it a chance. New things are always hard for people to accept. on Twitter Share I think we need to give this more time. I think some modifications could be made, as needed, but the concept is worth giving it a chance. New things are always hard for people to accept. on Linkedin Email I think we need to give this more time. I think some modifications could be made, as needed, but the concept is worth giving it a chance. New things are always hard for people to accept. link

    I think we need to give this more time. I think some modifications could be made, as needed, but the concept is worth giving it a chance. New things are always hard for people to accept.

    MaryKorte asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

  • Share I live just off of 5th and Gunnison. I have experienced a remarkable increase in my quality of life due to quieting of traffic, no racing on 5th, more attentive drivers when it comes to cross walks etc. The traffic noise has been cut by 75% at night. I do believe this change has been a huge success in the residential area but I do think the commercial section between Grand and Ute should be readdressed. on Facebook Share I live just off of 5th and Gunnison. I have experienced a remarkable increase in my quality of life due to quieting of traffic, no racing on 5th, more attentive drivers when it comes to cross walks etc. The traffic noise has been cut by 75% at night. I do believe this change has been a huge success in the residential area but I do think the commercial section between Grand and Ute should be readdressed. on Twitter Share I live just off of 5th and Gunnison. I have experienced a remarkable increase in my quality of life due to quieting of traffic, no racing on 5th, more attentive drivers when it comes to cross walks etc. The traffic noise has been cut by 75% at night. I do believe this change has been a huge success in the residential area but I do think the commercial section between Grand and Ute should be readdressed. on Linkedin Email I live just off of 5th and Gunnison. I have experienced a remarkable increase in my quality of life due to quieting of traffic, no racing on 5th, more attentive drivers when it comes to cross walks etc. The traffic noise has been cut by 75% at night. I do believe this change has been a huge success in the residential area but I do think the commercial section between Grand and Ute should be readdressed. link

    I live just off of 5th and Gunnison. I have experienced a remarkable increase in my quality of life due to quieting of traffic, no racing on 5th, more attentive drivers when it comes to cross walks etc. The traffic noise has been cut by 75% at night. I do believe this change has been a huge success in the residential area but I do think the commercial section between Grand and Ute should be readdressed.

    Murphberry asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project improvements! 

  • Share I appreciate your response to my emails. However the city council doesn’t seem to listen to the citizens of Grand Junction and has its own agenda. We don’t want “upgrades” to 4th and 5th streets. They need to be restored and speed bumps ala 1st street installed. The 1st ST bumps don’t deter ambulances or affect snow removal (which I’ve never seen on 1st ST anyway). The council seems to have paternalistic attitude that translates to “we know what’s best for you” instead of respecting the community concerns. It’s like saying to the citizens that they’ll come to accept sodomy and get used to it because we know what best for you. The vast majority of people want the street restored. I drive that 4/5 corridor multiple times each week and have seen ONE e-bike on 4th in all these months. Restore 4th and 5th. on Facebook Share I appreciate your response to my emails. However the city council doesn’t seem to listen to the citizens of Grand Junction and has its own agenda. We don’t want “upgrades” to 4th and 5th streets. They need to be restored and speed bumps ala 1st street installed. The 1st ST bumps don’t deter ambulances or affect snow removal (which I’ve never seen on 1st ST anyway). The council seems to have paternalistic attitude that translates to “we know what’s best for you” instead of respecting the community concerns. It’s like saying to the citizens that they’ll come to accept sodomy and get used to it because we know what best for you. The vast majority of people want the street restored. I drive that 4/5 corridor multiple times each week and have seen ONE e-bike on 4th in all these months. Restore 4th and 5th. on Twitter Share I appreciate your response to my emails. However the city council doesn’t seem to listen to the citizens of Grand Junction and has its own agenda. We don’t want “upgrades” to 4th and 5th streets. They need to be restored and speed bumps ala 1st street installed. The 1st ST bumps don’t deter ambulances or affect snow removal (which I’ve never seen on 1st ST anyway). The council seems to have paternalistic attitude that translates to “we know what’s best for you” instead of respecting the community concerns. It’s like saying to the citizens that they’ll come to accept sodomy and get used to it because we know what best for you. The vast majority of people want the street restored. I drive that 4/5 corridor multiple times each week and have seen ONE e-bike on 4th in all these months. Restore 4th and 5th. on Linkedin Email I appreciate your response to my emails. However the city council doesn’t seem to listen to the citizens of Grand Junction and has its own agenda. We don’t want “upgrades” to 4th and 5th streets. They need to be restored and speed bumps ala 1st street installed. The 1st ST bumps don’t deter ambulances or affect snow removal (which I’ve never seen on 1st ST anyway). The council seems to have paternalistic attitude that translates to “we know what’s best for you” instead of respecting the community concerns. It’s like saying to the citizens that they’ll come to accept sodomy and get used to it because we know what best for you. The vast majority of people want the street restored. I drive that 4/5 corridor multiple times each week and have seen ONE e-bike on 4th in all these months. Restore 4th and 5th. link

    I appreciate your response to my emails. However the city council doesn’t seem to listen to the citizens of Grand Junction and has its own agenda. We don’t want “upgrades” to 4th and 5th streets. They need to be restored and speed bumps ala 1st street installed. The 1st ST bumps don’t deter ambulances or affect snow removal (which I’ve never seen on 1st ST anyway). The council seems to have paternalistic attitude that translates to “we know what’s best for you” instead of respecting the community concerns. It’s like saying to the citizens that they’ll come to accept sodomy and get used to it because we know what best for you. The vast majority of people want the street restored. I drive that 4/5 corridor multiple times each week and have seen ONE e-bike on 4th in all these months. Restore 4th and 5th.

    Upset citizen asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

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