60FE4B740854C5D78725824F006F6AB1 Hearing Summary

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas presented House Bill 18-1191 to the committee.  Under current law, counties and municipalities may change a speed limit on a local road if a traffic investigation or survey indicates a change is justified. This bill requires counties and municipalities to also consider the following criteria when adjusting speed limits on local roads:

• road characteristics;

• current and future development;

• environmental factors;

•parking practices;

• pedestrian and bicycle activity; and

• crash statistics.

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas answered committee members' questions.

Eric Bergman, representing CCI, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment B].

Sundari Kraft, representing Walk Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Geoff Wilson, representing the City of Northglenn, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Mulica, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brooks Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nolan Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, answered committee members' questions.

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas wrapped up their presentation.