4th and 5th Street Improvements Pilot Project

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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.


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 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 about 1 hour 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 6 days 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 21 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

  • Share I am a senior citizen, and I no longer shop downtown because of this dangerous modification. Why didn't city council members bring this to a vote before making a change that affects so many citizens and downtown businesses? on Facebook Share I am a senior citizen, and I no longer shop downtown because of this dangerous modification. Why didn't city council members bring this to a vote before making a change that affects so many citizens and downtown businesses? on Twitter Share I am a senior citizen, and I no longer shop downtown because of this dangerous modification. Why didn't city council members bring this to a vote before making a change that affects so many citizens and downtown businesses? on Linkedin Email I am a senior citizen, and I no longer shop downtown because of this dangerous modification. Why didn't city council members bring this to a vote before making a change that affects so many citizens and downtown businesses? link

    I am a senior citizen, and I no longer shop downtown because of this dangerous modification. Why didn't city council members bring this to a vote before making a change that affects so many citizens and downtown businesses?

    Dpmiller1948 asked 23 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. Throughout the history of the pilot, there were several engagements with residents and businesses which led to the initial pilot design. Upcoming modifications include adjusting the bike lane and restoring pre-pilot parking. 

  • Share I walk frequently to downtown from the Hawthorn Park neighborhood and I would like to make a few observations. The area north of Grand Avenue is residential while to the south it is commercial. Why are we talking as though it is all the same? I appreciate the reduction in noise and speed of traffic through the residential neighborhood between Grand and North Avenue and the single lane handles the traffic flow just fine. Others have made comments about traffic jams….i would ask them to be specific as to the location because it is not my experience. We could dispense with most of the white poles and widen the turning radius at many intersections. South of Grand Avenue there are certainly some problem areas… Post Office, 5th and Colorado are obvious problems. Issues with parallel parking should have been anticipated when so much of the population has a rural lifestyle. In the commercial district city personnel need to work with the business community to address any concerns while continuing to keep pedestrian safety top of mind. on Facebook Share I walk frequently to downtown from the Hawthorn Park neighborhood and I would like to make a few observations. The area north of Grand Avenue is residential while to the south it is commercial. Why are we talking as though it is all the same? I appreciate the reduction in noise and speed of traffic through the residential neighborhood between Grand and North Avenue and the single lane handles the traffic flow just fine. Others have made comments about traffic jams….i would ask them to be specific as to the location because it is not my experience. We could dispense with most of the white poles and widen the turning radius at many intersections. South of Grand Avenue there are certainly some problem areas… Post Office, 5th and Colorado are obvious problems. Issues with parallel parking should have been anticipated when so much of the population has a rural lifestyle. In the commercial district city personnel need to work with the business community to address any concerns while continuing to keep pedestrian safety top of mind. on Twitter Share I walk frequently to downtown from the Hawthorn Park neighborhood and I would like to make a few observations. The area north of Grand Avenue is residential while to the south it is commercial. Why are we talking as though it is all the same? I appreciate the reduction in noise and speed of traffic through the residential neighborhood between Grand and North Avenue and the single lane handles the traffic flow just fine. Others have made comments about traffic jams….i would ask them to be specific as to the location because it is not my experience. We could dispense with most of the white poles and widen the turning radius at many intersections. South of Grand Avenue there are certainly some problem areas… Post Office, 5th and Colorado are obvious problems. Issues with parallel parking should have been anticipated when so much of the population has a rural lifestyle. In the commercial district city personnel need to work with the business community to address any concerns while continuing to keep pedestrian safety top of mind. on Linkedin Email I walk frequently to downtown from the Hawthorn Park neighborhood and I would like to make a few observations. The area north of Grand Avenue is residential while to the south it is commercial. Why are we talking as though it is all the same? I appreciate the reduction in noise and speed of traffic through the residential neighborhood between Grand and North Avenue and the single lane handles the traffic flow just fine. Others have made comments about traffic jams….i would ask them to be specific as to the location because it is not my experience. We could dispense with most of the white poles and widen the turning radius at many intersections. South of Grand Avenue there are certainly some problem areas… Post Office, 5th and Colorado are obvious problems. Issues with parallel parking should have been anticipated when so much of the population has a rural lifestyle. In the commercial district city personnel need to work with the business community to address any concerns while continuing to keep pedestrian safety top of mind. link

    I walk frequently to downtown from the Hawthorn Park neighborhood and I would like to make a few observations. The area north of Grand Avenue is residential while to the south it is commercial. Why are we talking as though it is all the same? I appreciate the reduction in noise and speed of traffic through the residential neighborhood between Grand and North Avenue and the single lane handles the traffic flow just fine. Others have made comments about traffic jams….i would ask them to be specific as to the location because it is not my experience. We could dispense with most of the white poles and widen the turning radius at many intersections. South of Grand Avenue there are certainly some problem areas… Post Office, 5th and Colorado are obvious problems. Issues with parallel parking should have been anticipated when so much of the population has a rural lifestyle. In the commercial district city personnel need to work with the business community to address any concerns while continuing to keep pedestrian safety top of mind.

    reland12 asked 28 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. Certainly, there are areas along each corridor that have different specifications. Staff will be making the second modifications to the pilot in late April which include an adjustment to the bike lane and resume pre-pilot parking. Staff will then review the modifications for at least three months. 

  • Share 2/21/25 1500 You had a good bike day. Nice out. Total of 6 over the course of 2 trips and 30 miles. 1 on 1st St south bound at Gunnison. 2 on South. 1 East and 1 West. 1 on Pitkin and 1 on Main. 1 in front of Discount tire on I70b. The rest of the city was void of bikes from Clifton to Orchard Mesa. Nothing on Patterson, I70b, Us 50, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 12th. I activly scanned every residential, commercial and industrial area. Nothing. 6 bikes for maybe 50 square miles of travel. All the money on paint, manpower and Maintenace sure seems like a good trade of for a solution looking for a problem. I am anxiously waiting for the May bike count. Still have not seen where it will be conducted or when. Bet that is a secret as well. Don't want someone to manipulate the data that has not been fabricated yet. on Facebook Share 2/21/25 1500 You had a good bike day. Nice out. Total of 6 over the course of 2 trips and 30 miles. 1 on 1st St south bound at Gunnison. 2 on South. 1 East and 1 West. 1 on Pitkin and 1 on Main. 1 in front of Discount tire on I70b. The rest of the city was void of bikes from Clifton to Orchard Mesa. Nothing on Patterson, I70b, Us 50, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 12th. I activly scanned every residential, commercial and industrial area. Nothing. 6 bikes for maybe 50 square miles of travel. All the money on paint, manpower and Maintenace sure seems like a good trade of for a solution looking for a problem. I am anxiously waiting for the May bike count. Still have not seen where it will be conducted or when. Bet that is a secret as well. Don't want someone to manipulate the data that has not been fabricated yet. on Twitter Share 2/21/25 1500 You had a good bike day. Nice out. Total of 6 over the course of 2 trips and 30 miles. 1 on 1st St south bound at Gunnison. 2 on South. 1 East and 1 West. 1 on Pitkin and 1 on Main. 1 in front of Discount tire on I70b. The rest of the city was void of bikes from Clifton to Orchard Mesa. Nothing on Patterson, I70b, Us 50, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 12th. I activly scanned every residential, commercial and industrial area. Nothing. 6 bikes for maybe 50 square miles of travel. All the money on paint, manpower and Maintenace sure seems like a good trade of for a solution looking for a problem. I am anxiously waiting for the May bike count. Still have not seen where it will be conducted or when. Bet that is a secret as well. Don't want someone to manipulate the data that has not been fabricated yet. on Linkedin Email 2/21/25 1500 You had a good bike day. Nice out. Total of 6 over the course of 2 trips and 30 miles. 1 on 1st St south bound at Gunnison. 2 on South. 1 East and 1 West. 1 on Pitkin and 1 on Main. 1 in front of Discount tire on I70b. The rest of the city was void of bikes from Clifton to Orchard Mesa. Nothing on Patterson, I70b, Us 50, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 12th. I activly scanned every residential, commercial and industrial area. Nothing. 6 bikes for maybe 50 square miles of travel. All the money on paint, manpower and Maintenace sure seems like a good trade of for a solution looking for a problem. I am anxiously waiting for the May bike count. Still have not seen where it will be conducted or when. Bet that is a secret as well. Don't want someone to manipulate the data that has not been fabricated yet. link

    2/21/25 1500 You had a good bike day. Nice out. Total of 6 over the course of 2 trips and 30 miles. 1 on 1st St south bound at Gunnison. 2 on South. 1 East and 1 West. 1 on Pitkin and 1 on Main. 1 in front of Discount tire on I70b. The rest of the city was void of bikes from Clifton to Orchard Mesa. Nothing on Patterson, I70b, Us 50, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 12th. I activly scanned every residential, commercial and industrial area. Nothing. 6 bikes for maybe 50 square miles of travel. All the money on paint, manpower and Maintenace sure seems like a good trade of for a solution looking for a problem. I am anxiously waiting for the May bike count. Still have not seen where it will be conducted or when. Bet that is a secret as well. Don't want someone to manipulate the data that has not been fabricated yet.

    Bradley asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for your feedback regarding the 4th and 5th Street Pilot Project. The Urban Trails Committee is currently finalizing the details for the May Bike Counts and more information will be available soon.

  • Share When are you going to correct the abortion youvr created on 4th & 5th streets. If you were truly making these decisions to slow speeders, perhaps the city could try red light cameras, speed cameras and the Police Department to ticket speeders. You might actually create the revenue. on Facebook Share When are you going to correct the abortion youvr created on 4th & 5th streets. If you were truly making these decisions to slow speeders, perhaps the city could try red light cameras, speed cameras and the Police Department to ticket speeders. You might actually create the revenue. on Twitter Share When are you going to correct the abortion youvr created on 4th & 5th streets. If you were truly making these decisions to slow speeders, perhaps the city could try red light cameras, speed cameras and the Police Department to ticket speeders. You might actually create the revenue. on Linkedin Email When are you going to correct the abortion youvr created on 4th & 5th streets. If you were truly making these decisions to slow speeders, perhaps the city could try red light cameras, speed cameras and the Police Department to ticket speeders. You might actually create the revenue. link

    When are you going to correct the abortion youvr created on 4th & 5th streets. If you were truly making these decisions to slow speeders, perhaps the city could try red light cameras, speed cameras and the Police Department to ticket speeders. You might actually create the revenue.

    Irritated Dave asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

  • Share Based on the poll on here, over 80% of the people you surveyed said that they drive down 4th & 5th street. Looking through the comments tells me this was an incredibly unpopular project that is attempting to be forced on the residents of Grand Junction. 7th street is also a terrible idea because it is a major route to a major medical center. You've seen the data - How much more do you need before you return it to functional and safe for drivers? By the way - You can have murals without ruining the flow of traffic. It's 2025 - when can we expect it to return to the way it was? on Facebook Share Based on the poll on here, over 80% of the people you surveyed said that they drive down 4th & 5th street. Looking through the comments tells me this was an incredibly unpopular project that is attempting to be forced on the residents of Grand Junction. 7th street is also a terrible idea because it is a major route to a major medical center. You've seen the data - How much more do you need before you return it to functional and safe for drivers? By the way - You can have murals without ruining the flow of traffic. It's 2025 - when can we expect it to return to the way it was? on Twitter Share Based on the poll on here, over 80% of the people you surveyed said that they drive down 4th & 5th street. Looking through the comments tells me this was an incredibly unpopular project that is attempting to be forced on the residents of Grand Junction. 7th street is also a terrible idea because it is a major route to a major medical center. You've seen the data - How much more do you need before you return it to functional and safe for drivers? By the way - You can have murals without ruining the flow of traffic. It's 2025 - when can we expect it to return to the way it was? on Linkedin Email Based on the poll on here, over 80% of the people you surveyed said that they drive down 4th & 5th street. Looking through the comments tells me this was an incredibly unpopular project that is attempting to be forced on the residents of Grand Junction. 7th street is also a terrible idea because it is a major route to a major medical center. You've seen the data - How much more do you need before you return it to functional and safe for drivers? By the way - You can have murals without ruining the flow of traffic. It's 2025 - when can we expect it to return to the way it was? link

    Based on the poll on here, over 80% of the people you surveyed said that they drive down 4th & 5th street. Looking through the comments tells me this was an incredibly unpopular project that is attempting to be forced on the residents of Grand Junction. 7th street is also a terrible idea because it is a major route to a major medical center. You've seen the data - How much more do you need before you return it to functional and safe for drivers? By the way - You can have murals without ruining the flow of traffic. It's 2025 - when can we expect it to return to the way it was?

    Brainxgames asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. 

  • Share Please look at the sight lines coming out of US Bank onto 5th street. Coming out of the banks drive-thru, one cannot see if there is any traffic coming on 5th street. You have to get out into the land of traffic to see and by that time it's too late if traffic is coming down the street. We have almost gotten hit several times. We will not be going downtown - it's too dangerous. There should be NO parking in those few spaces on 5th street along the driveway coming out of the bank. Thank you. on Facebook Share Please look at the sight lines coming out of US Bank onto 5th street. Coming out of the banks drive-thru, one cannot see if there is any traffic coming on 5th street. You have to get out into the land of traffic to see and by that time it's too late if traffic is coming down the street. We have almost gotten hit several times. We will not be going downtown - it's too dangerous. There should be NO parking in those few spaces on 5th street along the driveway coming out of the bank. Thank you. on Twitter Share Please look at the sight lines coming out of US Bank onto 5th street. Coming out of the banks drive-thru, one cannot see if there is any traffic coming on 5th street. You have to get out into the land of traffic to see and by that time it's too late if traffic is coming down the street. We have almost gotten hit several times. We will not be going downtown - it's too dangerous. There should be NO parking in those few spaces on 5th street along the driveway coming out of the bank. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Please look at the sight lines coming out of US Bank onto 5th street. Coming out of the banks drive-thru, one cannot see if there is any traffic coming on 5th street. You have to get out into the land of traffic to see and by that time it's too late if traffic is coming down the street. We have almost gotten hit several times. We will not be going downtown - it's too dangerous. There should be NO parking in those few spaces on 5th street along the driveway coming out of the bank. Thank you. link

    Please look at the sight lines coming out of US Bank onto 5th street. Coming out of the banks drive-thru, one cannot see if there is any traffic coming on 5th street. You have to get out into the land of traffic to see and by that time it's too late if traffic is coming down the street. We have almost gotten hit several times. We will not be going downtown - it's too dangerous. There should be NO parking in those few spaces on 5th street along the driveway coming out of the bank. Thank you.

    Susan Martinez asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback regarding the pilot project. City staff are in the first phase of modifying the pilot project and will begin the second phase once warmer weather is more consistent. The modifications include adjusting the bike lane to run adjacent to the travel lane and pre-pilot parking will be restored. 

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    Bradley asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Traffic counters were placed along various locations on the 4th and 5th Streets to capture vehicle speed data. For more information about speeds and dara view the Jan. 13 workshop. 

    The 4th and 5th Street pilot project were $170 thousand including the cost of materials and equipment to restripe and reconfigure both 4th and 5th Streets between Ute Ave. and North Ave. The approximate $1 million was for roadway reconstruction, asphalt maintenance, and concrete work that was necessary for these streets beside the pilot.

    Vehicular traffic volume and speed data were collected on both 4th and 5th Street at the following locations: 

    North of Gunnison Ave. 

    North of Rood Ave. 

    South of Colorado Ave.  

    Vehicular traffic volume and speed data were collected for one week at each location above on both 4th and 5th Streets, and both prior to the pilot installation and after the pilot installation. The pre-pilot data was collected between the dates of February 27, 2024, and March 24, 2024. The post-installation data was collected between October 15, 2024, and December 9, 2024. Data was collected and reported utilizing industry standards under the direction of a Colorado-licensed professional engineer. Radar was not utilized as a data collection method. Rather, pneumatic tubes were utilized to collect vehicular volumes and speeds during all vehicular data collection efforts to ensure natural measurements were collected. The summary of this data is provided in the slide deck from the City Council Workshop on January 13, 2025. 

    Bicycle volumes will be counted in May as part of the annual bike count program that is completed through a joint effort by City and volunteer staff.  

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