Boulder Overview
June 15, 2015
Response from:
City of Boulder, Senior Transportation Planner
Response format: Phone Interview
Where does funding come from?
The City of Boulder has a dedicated 0.6% sales tax for their transportation fund. It was established in 1967. This fund is dedicated revenue only for the transportation fund. The City’s master plan prioritizes complete streets where pedestrian access is intended to be the primary mode of transportation. The capital improvements program determines how the fund distribution is prioritized. The City has a document for this online.
How are repair and maintenance sites prioritized?
The City both responds to call-ins and proactively seeks areas in need. The City’s plan divides itself into 27 areas and prioritizes them in rank order. City contact was not sure how the repair priorities are made. The City is proactive about installing sidewalks where they did not previously exist. Some areas have no sidewalks. There is some resident resistance to install sidewalks in some areas. Some people prefer no sidewalks.
There is a pothole hotline. Problems get taken care of, depending on need and funding.
11 of the 27 areas have been improved.
Regarding flagstone, some historic districts have flagstone. The City tries to maintain the flagstone if is in a historic district.
The expense is split 50/50 between city and homeowner. The homeowner’s cost is capped at $450.