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Motorists track progress of Martin Street crossing
Dear Johnnie: When are they going to do something with the railroad tracks that cross Martin Street just north of First Avenue? There have been crossing signals lying on the side of the street for months. There are stop signs … Continue reading
Recycling tin-can lids? It can be done
Dear Johnnie: We have been serious recyclers for many years in another community. We were allowed to include tin-can lids, which I always placed inside the empty can for recycling. What is different about the process here in Boulder County … Continue reading
Posted in Recycling, Streets, traffic signs, signals
Tagged Bob Ball, Eco-Cycle, recycling, stop sign, tin cans
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An early left is not right
Dear Johnnie: I drive County Line Road south from Ninth Avenue to Colo. Highway 119 on a regular basis, planning to turn left onto Colo.119. Just north of the first parking lot entrance for McLane, there is a left-turn lane … Continue reading
Posted in Streets, traffic signs, signals
Tagged left-turn lanes, porch lights, stop signs
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From Spencer Street, no path that leads to righteousness
Dear Johnnie: I have a question regarding the intersection of Spencer Street and Colo. Highway 66. In July, Faith Community Lutheran Church, at 9775 Ute Highway, changed its entrance to line up with Spencer Street. Now, one can go straight … Continue reading
The clock struck midnight for father/daughter dance
Hi, Johnnie: What happened to the annual father/daughter dance this year? I just realized I didn’t receive an invitation. In checking at the Rec Center, it seems that they may not be having one this year. It was (in my … Continue reading
Posted in Streets, Uncategorized
Tagged father-daughter dance, LifeBridge, Longmont Recreation Center, streets
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You can see traffic lights, and they can see you
Dear Johnnie: Do the traffic lights in Longmont change according to prescribed timing, or are they triggered by cross traffic arriving at the intersection? — Curious Dear Curious: The answer is — both. Transportation engineer Bob Ball tells me that … Continue reading
Posted in Streets, traffic signs, signals
Tagged dangerous intersections, Longmont, Traffic lights
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Where Pratt meets Pratt, and the history behind them
Hi Johnnie: I moved to Boulder six years ago and would take occasional trips to Longmont. I knew that one of the main roads was called Ken Pratt Boulevard, but thought nothing of it. About two years ago, my wife … Continue reading
Posted in Longmont history, Streets
Tagged Ken Pratt, Longmont history, street names
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On sidewalks, cars yield to bikes and bikes yield to pedestrians
Dear Johnnie: Does Longmont or the state of Colorado have a law about riding bicycles on the sidewalks in the business section of town? I was making a right turn into a restaurant on Main Street the other day. I … Continue reading
Reader reports that South Pratt Parkway overpass line has been repainted
Dear Johnnie: Hooray!!!!!!! The line at the South.Pratt Parkway has been striped. Thank you so much and also Bob Ball for following through. I went over the overpass twice today and I felt much more at ease making that turn.You … Continue reading →