All Entries in the "Transportation" Category
Colorado State Patrol Cautions Drivers about Unrestrained Pets
(COLO) – To many Coloradoans’ pets are a part of the family and they often accompany us on the road. But how many people who travel with their furry friends are putting them into a harness, a pet carrier or a crate? Any activity, like petting your dog or reaching back to provide a […]
Self Serve Fuel Available at Lamar Airport
Lamar city officials cut the ribbon highlighting the self-serve fuel pump in service at the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport today, April 12th. Mayor Kirk Crespin was flanked by city and airport officials as he noted, “This new service is one of several amenities the city has been developing over the years to help improve […]
Lamar Council Reviews Licensing Requests, Status of Grants Updated
Two public hearings were held by the Lamar City Council at its February 27th meeting: one for the transfer of ownership of a fermented malt beverage (off premise) liquor license from JR’s Country Stores at 1115 North Main Street to UPOP Holdings LLC. The other hearing was for the transfer of a hotel-restaurant liquor […]
SCEDD Broadband Initiative
At the January SCEDD Board of Directors meeting, the board voted for SCEDD to move forward with its broadband initiative. This initiative aims to help facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the SCEDD region. With unprecedented state and federal funding on the horizon, SCEDD believes it is uniquely positioned to help facilitate securing […]
On-Going Projects by CDOT in Southeast Colorado Region
Executive Summary for 2022: The Colorado Department of Transportation’s work in 2022 was marked by continued strong progress on its capital construction program, completing a total of 107 projects in 2022 and paving 538 miles of rural roads. Separately, the department awarded 129 projects valued at approximately $920 million, a 32.5% increase from last year’s $694.2 million. […]
Colorado Reported over 31K Road Rage Drivers in 2022
Colorado State Patrol “Stay in Your Lane” Campaign (COLO) – Since the *CSP (*277) program was implemented in July 1998, Colorado motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have reported thousands of “real time” aggressive drivers and suspected DUI drivers. Last year, the Colorado State Patrol’s *CSP calls for aggressive drivers surpassed calls regarding suspected impairment. […]
745 lives lost on Colorado roads in 2022
Most roadway deaths since 1981 STATEWIDE — In 2022, Colorado lost 745 lives to traffic fatalities, the most roadway deaths in the state since 1981, according to preliminary data. This is a 57% increase from just 10 years ago and includes a record number of pedestrians and motorcyclists. Today, CDOT, Colorado […]
Lamar to Host Portion of Hemming Great Race, 2023
Lots of vehicles pass through Lamar every day, but residents are going to look twice at the type and number of vehicles that stop in town for a lunch break on Saturday, July 1st. Lamar is one leg of a 2,300-mile Hemming’s Great Race spanning the miles between St. Augustine, Florida on June 24th […]
Grants Will Provide Additional Lighting for Lamar’s Parks
Lamar Police Chief and Mayor Kirk Crespin officiated at the swearing-in ceremony for two new Lamar Police Department officers, Joshua Bourdreau and Liam Toomey at the outset of the January 9th council meeting. City Treasurer, Kristin Schwartz recapped the 2023 Department of Justice Safer Street Grants the city received at the end of 2022. […]
When Road Etiquette Goes Out the Window
Troopers see aggressive driving behavior leading lane violations (COLO) – Colorado roadways see heavy volume every season throughout the year, which only underscores the importance of sharing the road and following simple rules. Yet, based on data from the Colorado State Patrol (2019 – August 2022), aggressive driving is the top reason drivers commit lane […]
Fort Bent Canal Bridge Nearing Completion
A pedestrian bridge spanning the Ft Bent Canal on the northeast boundary of Lamar Community College is on its way towards completion. This is a CDOT funded project which involves building a five-foot-wide pedestrian bridge over the canal with five-foot ADA ramps and sidewalks on both ends of the bridge connecting the LCC parking […]
DMV Reminds Motorists of Dangers of Driving Intoxicated
LAKEWOOD, Monday Dec. 19, 2022 — Normally the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles helps save lives through registering organ and tissue donors at driver license offices throughout the state, but this holiday season, the DMV wants to help save lives another way — by spreading the message about the dangers of drunk […]
‘Tis the Season for Sober Rides: CDOT Begins Multiweek Holiday DUI enforcement
36% of traffic fatalities in 2022 involve impairment Statewide — ‘Tis the season…for safe and sober rides. From Dec. 8-20, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol and 65 local law enforcement agencies are coming together for the Holiday Parties high-visibility DUI enforcement period, reminding Coloradans to hand over the keys if […]
Highway 287 Lamar Project – Road Update
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project in Lamar continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. Work this week includes shoulder paving, curb and gutter paving, and ADA curb ramp paving. The following are […]
Highway 287 Construction Update through December 2nd in Lamar
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. The following are impacts for the upcoming week to be aware of: Work the week of November 28 to December […]
