PSA: City of Boulder / Crosswalk Enforcement

[Ted]

In case you find yourself within the city limits of Boulder, be sure to pay attention to the following, else you just might get a fine.... Spread the word !

Police to focus on enforcement of new crosswalk laws


Earlier this year, the Boulder City Council passed three new laws pertaining to crosswalk safety. From Sept. 17-28, as part of “September Crosswalk Safety Weeks,” the Boulder and CU-Boulder police departments will focus on enforcing these new laws at crosswalks on and around campus.


Here are the new rules:

• "Stop at crosswalk required" [7-4-77] stipulates that when one vehicle stops to yield for a person in a crosswalk, another vehicle going the same direction in an adjacent lane cannot overtake and pass that vehicle.
• "8 mph speed limit for bicycles in a crosswalk" [7-5-5] establishes a speed limit of 8 mph for bicyclists during the immediate approach, entry and traversal of any crosswalk that spans a roadway.
• "Pedestrian obedience to traffic signal required" [7-5-15(f)] targets the use of flashing crosswalks (those with flashing yellow crosswalk signs) by requiring a person crossing to enter the crosswalk with the warning device activated.

Fines for breaking these ordinances range from $50 to $125. Drivers may also receive points against their license.
A recent city of Boulder report found that crosswalks at intersections are the most common location for collisions and identified 15 of the most accident-prone spots. Four of the intersections are along Broadway, adjacent to the CU campus.
For more information on these laws and the ongoing “Heads Up: Mind the Crosswalk” public education campaign, visit http://bitly.com/BoulderCrosswalkSafety

http://www.colorado.edu/node/1600241

[buddahson]

God, I hate Boulder. If there weren't cross walks every 15 ft, this wouldn't be an issue. Why cant pedestrians use cross walks at intersections like they do everywhere else in the world. Also, if the asshat pedestrians and cyclists would follow any laws or common sense it would help dramatically.

Thanks for the heads up though.