Letter to the Editor:

Like many others, I am very concerned that no steps have evidently been taken to make the intersection of Colorado 119 and Niwot Road safer for pedestrians and drivers. Because Niwot has no real government, this matter seems to be ignored or just blown off by Boulder County.

Sure, studies have been going on since at least 2014, but the proposed improvements are oriented toward RTD and bicyclists, not the 45,000 motorists who pass through this intersection daily, and proposed construction on the improvements is too far off. We need action now.

I urge readers to contact the Boulder County Commissioners, the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee, CDOT, and even Governor Polis, asking them to take immediate steps. These could include installing large, overhead, flashing "Traffic Light Ahead" warning signs, red-light cameras, rumble strips, etc. and adding more police presence. It's not rocket surgery!

These steps require no huge construction effort or major cost and can be accomplished quickly, before Niwot loses another citizen. Take a minute to write the commissioners at P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306. You can also fill out a comment form at http://www.bouldercounty.gov/government/contact-us/submit-a-comment/

As they say, "The life you save could be your own."

Frank Barrett