Broomfield Bikes

Although state and federal elections may get more headlines, local elections matter too - and likely have a larger impact your daily life! In the combined city and county government of Broomfield, mayors are elected for a two-year term and councilmembers are elected for a four-year term. The city limits are divided into five wards, and each ward elects two councilmembers (alternating every two years). On your ballot you'll be able to choose one candidate for mayor and one councilmember for the ward where you live. For more information on elections and candidates, including ensuring your voter registration is up-to-date, please see https://www.broomfield.org/153/Elections and https://broomfield.org/1094/2019-City-Council-Candidates.

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Broomfield Bikes emailed all 14 candidates for office the list of questions below. Candidates were given two weeks to respond and responses are posted below.

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like?
Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?
Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes?
Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?
Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have?
The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center?
Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards?
The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents?
Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway?
What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails?
What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago?
Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars?

Kimberly Groom (mayoral candidate)
No response received

Kevin Kreeger (mayoral candidate)
No response received

Patrick Quinn (mayoral candidate)

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like? Last June, I rode from my home in Country Estates to the US 36 bikeway to Davidson Mesa. Until this election I rode twice a week. I am concerned about safety for cyclists.
Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I don’t know enough, can you provide me with your data?
Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes? Yes
Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I have been working on the open space program since its inception, so yes. The funding will come from a variety of sources including the existing tax, developer land dedications and some, I am sure from the general fund.
Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have? I don’t know enough, can you provide me with more information.
The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center? Yes
Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards? Round abouts take up a lot of land so there are limited places we can put them. But I am for traffic calming devises.
The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents? I have not had a chance to review it, but I will. I am very much in favor of improving bicycle access throughout the city.
Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway? See attached. (BROOMFIELD BIKES NOTE: attached was a letter from Mr. Quinn titled "Council should Prioritize Health and Safety with Rocky Flats Projects")
What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails? Oil and gas drilling is a very complex issue. I support local control over the siting of oil and gas and I believe SB181 is a victory for all of us. I want to call for a one year moratorium on drilling so we can see how we can utilize our land use powers to limit oil and gas drilling in open spaces. I think we can.
What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago? I am more RTD sending our fair share of tax dollars, both general and FasTracks. I am not sure the Rail line is the best use of those dollars. I am a supporter of BRT on 287 and highway 7. See the Northwest Area Mobility Study which I worked on in 2013.
Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars? I don’t always feel safe so yes I am for increasing safety on certain streets for cyclists.

I want to add that I have completed 5 ride the Rockies and 10 or so MS 150s. I love riding my bike.

Stan Jezierski (Ward 1 councilmember candidate)
1. When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like? I regularly ride bikes throughout Broomfield. My favorite destinations include the Dairy Queen on 120th with my family, McKay Lake bike park, the Anthem neighborhoods (on the way to Erie) and the US 36 Bikeway to Superior and Boulder. Areas on Broomfield's western boundaries can be challenging to navigate with my family. On City Council we are currently working on a new bike lane along Industrial Avenue, as well as a pedestrian bridge across the railroad tracks from W. Midway to Industrial. Both improvements will make it easier and safer to navigate to Interlocken, Flatirons Mall and the Bikeway. I support continued improvements to our roads (including underpasses and wider bike lanes) that will make them safer for biking and pedestrians.

2. Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I am not sure additional funding is required (I am open to a discussion on this). However, an increased emphasis on enforcement in certain areas may be warranted.

3. Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes? Yes.

4. Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? Yes, I am almost always in favor of purchasing additional open space and park lands. Undeveloped parcels are limited with our City limits. Opportunities are mostly up north, although small infill lots (such as the old drive-in site off Lowell) remain available. We need to be ready to act when a parcel becomes available. Broomfield has an open space fund for purchases, although I would support the use of bonds in certain circumstances.

5. Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have? Yes, many parking lots in Broomfield (particularly in our retail areas) have become unused islands of concrete. These areas can better be used as green space with trees and vegetation. As we transition to a more walkable/bikeable community, large parking areas will become even less necessary.

6. The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center? Yes. The current plans for the civic center provide pedestrian only walkways, as well as a central plaza/courtyard.

7. Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards? Yes, in appropriate circumstances.

8. The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents? The biggest opportunity in Ward 1 involves the completion of the trails between Walmart and the Metzgar Open Space (toward the Big Dry Creek trail). As the parcels in this area are redeveloped I will continue to push for this connection.

9. Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway? I support the idea of completing the beltway around Denver to ease traffic congestion and make it easier to get to the I70 corridor. However, it should only be built if it can be completed in a manner that does not impact the health and safety of our residents.

10. What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails? I am strongly against any industrial operations on our open space and trails. These are special areas that need to be preserved for generations to come. Industrial operations need to be located in zones safely away from our residential neighborhoods, open space, trails, and parks.

11. What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago? The US 36 corridor has been neglected while other areas of the Denver metro area receive light rail. We need to continue to push RTD to bring additional mass transit options (like the Flatirons Flyer) to Broomfield.

12. Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars? Yes, although we are working toward creating more and safer bike lanes throughout the City. I hope to make this objective a priority over the next 4 years.

Kim Tavendale (Ward 1 councilmember candidate)
No response received

Brent Hultman (Ward 2 councilmember candidate)

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like? I walk and hike. That experience varies depending on the trails and walkways in an area.
Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I plan to discuss traffic and speed limit enforcement with our police chief and will base recommendations on that. Funding planning will depend on recommendations.
Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes? I support these changes if city staff experts confirm that this will increase safety and not disrupt traffic flow.
Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I support Broomfield's 40% open space goal and the current budget and comprehensive plan to achieve it.
Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have? No
The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center? Yes
Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards? Yes
The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents? Increased connections between Interlocken, Skyestone, ARISTA, and First Filing as part of redevelopment and improvement planning are important elements that I will pursue.
Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway? Yes. If we confirm that we can do it safely.
What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails? It depends on what this might be and how it might impact an area.
What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago? RTD is facing significant budget challenges. We need to develop regional solutions to support needs that RTD will not be able to address.
Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars? In some areas this is the case. Other areas are better balanced.

William Lindstedt (Ward 2 councilmember candidate)

1. When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like?

I used to ride my bike to the Broomfield Park and Ride along US 36. A few years ago, I bought my first home within walking distance of the Park and Ride and now I walk because so many bikes have been recently stolen.

2. Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?

I would have to discuss this issue with our police department, but I am certainly in favor of ensuring our streets are safe for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. I think we need to consider impact fees on large industrial operations that aren’t paying their fair share. I would also be open to retail marijuana revenue being used to fund additional public safety programs if Broomfield were to end its existing ban on dispensaries.

3. Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes?

I think this is a creative idea that could be a great idea on select roads in Broomfield. I would love to work with Broomfield Bikes to help identify areas that are dangerous for bicyclists.

4. Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?

Yes, Broomfield is special because of our incredible open space program. We already have dedicated sales tax revenue going into the purchase of additional open space, but I always be open to new ways to expand the program. Maybe impact fees for large industry or other new revenue sources could be used to help expand the open space program.

5. Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have?

In today’s affordable housing crisis, we need to reconsider our parking minimums to help meet our incredible housing demands. I think it is certainly time to reduce those minimums especially around transit-oriented development.

6. The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center?

Yes.

7. Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards?

Yes, roundabouts especially are a more efficient way to manage traffic and keep the everyone safe on the roads.

8. The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents?

I think that additional dedicated bike lanes are always something we need to focus on building. In Ward 2, we have many roadways without dedicated bike lanes or even sidewalks especially around US 36. I will certainly fight to see those improvements come to Broomfield’s most dense, and most diverse city ward.

9. Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway?

Not unless they take the plans back to the drawing board and move the proposal off those parcels in Rocky Flats. There is no reason to disturb that potentially hazardous soil.

10. What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails?

I am totally opposed to industrial operations on Broomfield’s open space. I was deeply disappointed when Broomfield City Council decided against moving the recent proposed charter amendment to the voters.

11. What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago?

I think that Broomfield has paid into a mass transit system that we aren’t benefiting from. We need to continue to pressure RTD to prioritize expanded services along US 36. I also think we need to make the economic argument that growth is happening here, and we need that infrastructure for the future. It’s only going to get more expensive to build the light rail the longer we wait.

12. Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars?

Yes.

Christopher Cleary (Ward 3 councilmember candidate)

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like?
Chris: The last time I rode a bike was in the Summer with my kids. We are a few houses away from the Open Space. We like to hit the Open Space trails next to Lac Amora, and circle down around Josh’s Pond. We love it.
Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?
Chris: I would like to create some kind of reporting system for bicycle riders to report excessive speeds or aggressive driving. Perhaps that could be as simple as sending emails directly to Broomfield Bikes, then you could tally up the data and forward it to the police liaison. I am in favor of adding those selected hot spots to the police departments regular traffic rotation.
Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes?
Chris: I am in favor of road diets in Broomfield. More and more Broomfield’s are using bicycles as a form of transportation. We need the number of bike lanes, and their respective connections, to reflect that growing demographic.
Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from?
Chris: We are already taxed to purchase Open Space, I suggest allocating a portion of those taxes to improving the Open Spaces, and to purchase Open Space with the intention of connecting bike trails and paths.
Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have?
Chris: Yes, I am in favor of reducing the parking minimums for larger businesses. There have been several studies that have shown the old model to be antiquated. Since most larger businesses have parking lot cameras, it would be easy enough to take an informal poll of average parking space usage for any given business per day over the course of three months.
The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center?
Chris: I am in favor of developing a Broomfield Civic Center that is a car free zone. A walkable downtown area for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards?
Chris: I would be in favor of the traffic calming devices in new developments. Because of the current nature of the Bromfield street infrastructure in most of the neighborhoods, they would not be able to accommodate roundabouts and diagonal parking. There are various street ways that could accommodate the red plastic bollards.
The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents?
Chris: If Broomfield Bikes has specific questions regarding Ward 3, please ask them, and I will be happy to address them.
Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway?
Chris: I am against the Jefferson Parkway. The land the Parkway would sit on, is the old Rocky Flats complex which produced nuclear weapons. There were test results in 1994, 2004, and now 2019 which all came back positive for weapons grade plutonium.
What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails?
Chris: I am against industrial operations on or near Open Space and Trails. Open Space should not be used for logging, mining, drilling, or fracking. Open Space should be preserved. I am in favor of using the Open Space for growing hemp and creating a bee restoration project.
What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago?
Chris: Broomfield currently has a poor relationship with the RTD. We have provided funding on the guarantee of services and routes that never materialized. I would be interested in creating and RTA to supplement the needed routes that the RTD is not serving. I would also be interested in re-evaluating the new transportation needs of the growing population, and requesting specific new routes from the RTD.
Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars?

Chris: I fundamentally agree that Broomfield streets are a public resource. Currently we are car centric, most developed nations have learned to accommodate other modes of transportation. Some western countries have even developed a more bicycle centric society. In an effort to accommodate the next generation, the growing desire for Sustainability, and the environmentally conscious, it’s time to start planning now for what will serve the population 5, 10, 20 years from now.

Kevin Jacobs (Ward 3 councilmember candidate)

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? This morning.
Where did you go, and what was your experience like? I went on a training ride on my road bike through Broomfield to ride the US36 bike trail west. It was great.
Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I support more police resources deployed for traffic safety but Broomfield has a very robust budget and it can be done from existing reserves without negatively impacting other services.
Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes? I absolutely support such initiatives and also support and Idaho Stop/Bicycle Yield laws.
Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I have always been an open space advocate and we will continue to purchase land for it. We are fortunate to have dedicated sources of open space funding and current opportunities are at the southwest and northeast ends of the city.
Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have? I am willing to consider removing or reducing parking requirements on a case by case basis.
The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center? I absolutely support a car-free area at civic center, limiting car surface parking as much as possible and providing extensive free parking for bicycles, scooters and motorcycles which take less space and use fewer resources.
Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards? Yes
The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents? It is a great document and I support recommended improvements, specifically all of the intersection changes. I am also particularly concerned about the unsafe conditions on Dillon Road west of Aspen.
Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway? Yes, Broomfield and surrounding communities have spent tens of millions of dollars, tens of thousands of work hours and immeasurable political capital on the Jefferson Parkway. The project is expected to make considerable improvements in public safety, emissions and economic development. In addition, Broomfield has always participated in every effort to ensure the safety of land, water and air near Rocky Flats. Accordingly, we need to ensure that excavation of the Jefferson Parkway right of way will be safe.
What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails? I do not want any development in open space, except for parks, recreation, trails, wildlife sanctuary, limited agriculture and facilities that support them. My desired limitation goes beyond oil and gas to include all industrial uses.
What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago? We must continuously work with RTD and other regional partners to improve transit options, including promised rail. It is important to note that the cost and right of way considerations have essentially terminated such conversation for now, so we need to be more thoughtful and assertive.
Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars? Yes, I believe that is true but improving and we will do much better.

Mr. Jacobs also attached a photo of him delivering campaign yard signs on a bike.

Jean Lim (Ward 3 councilmember candidate)
No response received

Laurie Anderson (Ward 4 councilmember candidate)
No response received - sorry Ward 4!

Emily Joo (Ward 4 councilmember candidate)
No response received - sorry Ward 4!

David Beacom (Ward 5 councilmember candidate)
Thank you for your inquiry. The 12 questions posed are important. However, they are specifically aimed at a issue or concern. What that means is a specific solution to a single issue is being asked for.

That in itself limits what you really want to know, whether or not my philosophy and vision is supportive of your overall goals. I do support what appears to be your vision. It is necessary for Broomfield to provide an environment that supports its residents, that includes safe access and use of the roads, trails and neighborhoods. I strongly support open space, open land and parks. This is supported by my council record of support for buying more open space, connecting trails so pedestrians and bikers can safety and easily travel across Broomfield and connect with regional trail systems. I represent Broomfield on the Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG). We held sponsor and organize Bike to Work Day, I believe it is the second or third largest event in the country.

The key word is balance in solving the issues contained in your list. Start with these; learn as much about each issue, understand what the core issue really is, educate yourself on what solution have been tried, What worked or what parts worked, then apply it to the local situation.

My approach to issues impacting me or the larger ones of Broomfield is the same, learn, understand, discuss and try to come up with a practical workable answer to it. Further, many of these involve competing desires, this then requires give and take (compromises). I believe what we are reaching for is a better life for each of us. There is no prefect solution but we must find the best possible solution. Thank you.
David J Beacom, Broomfield Councilmember running for re-election in Ward 5

Heidi Henkel (Ward 5 councilmember candidate)

When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Broomfield? Where did you go, and what was your experience like? Since I've been canvassing a lot lately, the last time I rode with my family to the store, to spoil our daughter with some ice cream this summer. The experience was great as we chose our house in our area so that we could bike and have various ways to travel. I also have completed the Ride the Rockies multiple times and like to train/ride on the roads often in northern Broomfield either on my own or with the Lifetime Fitness biking groups.

Are you in favor of more funding for the police department for the purposes of traffic / speed limit enforcement? If so, where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I would need to research this more as the Bike and Pedestrian survey doesn't seem to align with this question as an issue, other than to be sure that if traffic is moving at an inappropriate speed, it would be wise to separate the bikes from the road itself. I've had this issue heading north on Lowell, past 144th to Sheridan, and when they added the pathway on the West side, that helped my "road bike anxiety" tremendously because that road does not have a shoulder and people speed all along that road. Any time we can keep the rubber side down is a good thing.

Are you in support of road diets in Broomfield, whereby roads are re-striped to increase safety and allocate more space for bike lanes? Yes, where it makes the most traffic sense too with high traffic areas where carpooling rates might be high in cars (ie school drop off/pick up zones, etc.)

Are you in support of funding for additional open space purchases? If so, where do you see opportunity to expand Broomfield's open space, and where do you suggest these funds be pulled from? I am for funding towards our goal of 40% open space. When the area comes available on Sheridan and 136th, and then up North where we haven't hit build out yet. We can come to the table with half of the funds and we can either work with other counties to share the burden or apply for a grant like the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant. We can also ask that developers come to the table in this regard.

Are you in favor of reducing or removing the parking minimums that are specified in the Broomfield Municipal Code and letting the free market decide how much automobile parking a business should have? I think it would have to be on a case by case basis and if bus and other types of transportation is available. I would like to keep our disabled population in mind, as well as families with young children and carpools.

The Broomfield Civic Center is still under design after years of talk. Are you in favor of a car-free area (e.g. plaza) within the Civic Center that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to move safely through the Civic Center? Yes, but also dismount zones as well.

Are you in favor of traffic calming devices such as roundabouts, on-street diagonal parking, and bollards? Yes

The Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment is now available. What improvements are planned for your Ward, and how will you work to see these come to reality to serve your Ward's constituents? It's a 179 page document so I had to give it an overarching view, however I'm most excited about the possibilities of the Northwest Parkway Trail and connectivity to Brighton. I also would like to improve the safety in and around the Lowell/Sheridan area where the paths are disconnected. As one of the main concerns it looks like from the survey, it's connectivity that seems to be most concerning and I agree. I feel we also could use more training when it comes to teaching others how to road bike vs. use the paths. I would like to partner with Broomfield Bikes in seeing how we can offer grassroots groups for families and individuals who want to learn. Start with a small stretch of street that gives them the most room to bike and then slowly work them into more streamlined road biking. We could teach safety, hand signals, road biking etiquette, and even courses on how to change a tire or patch a tube. This not only educates them as bikers, but also as drivers, because they know what the bikers are experiencing.

Are you in favor of Broomfield supporting and funding the Jefferson Parkway? If it does not go through highly concerning points like Rocky Flats where testing has come up with hot spots for plutonium. I really think we need to have an alternative route. The current plan also does not really seem to ease traffic concerns with the data presented.

What is your stance on industrial operations on and near Broomfield's open space and trails? I've been one of the leaders on this issue, fighting the encroachment of oil and gas near schools, open spaces, wildlife, homes, and water sources, and I received a 100% score on Colorado Rising's scorecard here https://corising.org/all-cities/ I have also developed a comprehensive view on what people should be noticed with when it comes to their health. Right now, we as mineral owners are only being told of the money we could make, and we aren't being told of the health and safety risks. This health and safety document is an easy read and can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fDjT11si5VLOenKdkDgL2gb0pwYhHa8E/view?usp=sharing

What are your opinions on Broomfield's relationship with RTD, specifically around the Northwest Rail Line that was supposed to be built to Broomfield years ago? While I'm upset that we are paying 4 cents on every 10 dollars we spend on this proposed plan that never came into fruition, it seemed like it wasn't well-researched to begin with. I think we need Federal money to help in this regard and to help develop a transportation hub at Highway 7 and I-25.

Do you fundamentally agree that the streets of Broomfield are a public resource and should be available to all citizens equally, and the current built environment of Broomfield leans too far towards providing safety and convenience only to those who are driving cars? I grew up biking almost daily on the roads as a kid when I used to bike race and train for the Ride the Rockies, and I've always felt like Colorado treats their bikers better than most states. In certain areas in Broomfield we could definitely use improvements to ensure more safety, but I've also lived in places like Alabama (due to my husband serving in the Army) where there is zero space for bikes on the roads and it caused me not to bike at all. I have an appreciation for what Colorado and Broomfield has, but we can always do better and I'm more than willing to listen to Broomfield Bikes, and others, on improvements that need to happen when it comes to providing safety and convenience for bikers.

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