Author: Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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As e-bike talks intensify in Colorado Springs, views from around the state
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In 2015, Mary Ann Bonnell and her Jeffco Open Space team thought to bring an unusual presentation to an annual conference of local land managers around Colorado. Bonnell would speak on electric bikes, or e-bikes as they were becoming known. “We had little to no interest,” Bonnell recalls. “I think 11 people showed up. Very…
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Colorado Springs officials present survey results on e-bikes as debate continues
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Colorado Springs officials have found public support for expanding electric bike access on city-owned trails. Though, that’s not broad support — around 60%, according to survey results parks department leaders recently presented to the city’s Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) working committee. Of 3,804 responses collected from an online survey from June 14-Aug. 4, 60%…
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Western Colorado officials present alternative to controversial national monument idea
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Officials in western Colorado have offered an alternative to a controversial national monument proposal surrounding a legendary riverscape. Mesa and Montrose counties have presented a map covering 29,806 acres closely following the Dolores River — proposed acreage for a national conservation area, a designation floated in recent years. Local and national conservation groups have more recently…
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Opponents appeal master plan for Colorado Springs’ Blodgett Open Space
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Following approvals from Colorado Springs’ parks board and the committee overseeing trails and open space spending, the fight continues against a master plan more than a year in the making. Regarding the 108-page document outlining future development and management of an expanded Blodgett Open Space on the city’s northwest side, only one “no” vote came…