How Arvada Times Traffic Signals
Show notes
We talk with Traffic Engineer, Elijah Vignet-Kotze about how signal retiming works, how it reduces stops and emissions, and what it takes to balance needs of multiple directions of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at busy intersections. We also answer listener questions on flashing signals, roundabouts, and speed bumps, then share what corridors and projects are coming next.
More from the episode:
- Which major roads CDOT manages (contact CDOT webpage)
- Read more about the traffic signal retiming effort on page 8 of the August / September 2026 Arvada Report
- How Arvada manages about 120 traffic signals
- Signal outages can be reported by calling the non-emergency police line at 303-980-7300
- Signal retiming outcomes along 64th Avenue and 80th Avenue for fewer stops, faster times, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- How we respond to speeding concerns and requests for new traffic signals, stop signs, and crosswalks
- Updates on signals being installed at 64th and Easley and 63rd and McIntyre
News and Events
- Movies Around Town: watch GOAT at Volunteer Firefighter Park on Friday, September 18
- People's Choice Movie will be The Nightmare Before Christmas at Clear Creek Valley Park on Friday, October 9
- Lawn watering will no longer be allowed beginning October 1, all other Stage 1 drought restrictions remain in place
- W. 72nd Ave. restoration work is underway with an extended weekend full closure Friday, Sept. 18 to Tuesday, Sept. 22
- CDOT I-70 birdge replacement at Kipling will require a full weekend closure of north and southbound Kipling for two consecutive weekends
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