• County Clash, Shelter Stress, and Biking Boost: Local Updates for Boulder, May 8th, 2025

  • May 8 2025
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County Clash, Shelter Stress, and Biking Boost: Local Updates for Boulder, May 8th, 2025

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  • Good morning, this is your Boulder Local Frequency for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.

    Kicking off today’s rundown, a major local story is unfolding between Boulder County and members of the Boulder County Employees Union. County commissioners have filed a legal action to pause upcoming contract negotiations with the union, which was set to start bargaining later this month. The commissioners, along with Boulder County Public Health and the Housing Authority, are seeking to delay talks until a previous appeal is decided. Dozens of county employees showed up at a recent public comment session to urge the county to drop what several called anti-union tactics and return to the negotiating table. Union members argue that the county’s latest move undermines promises of equity and justice, and many will be watching closely to see how this legal standoff plays out and what it means for local workers and the services they provide.

    Meanwhile, Boulder’s shelter system is under stress. All Roads, the city’s largest homeless shelter, reduced its bed capacity late last month due to county funding cuts. In just a few weeks, the average number of people turned away each night has quadrupled, jumping from about four to seventeen. This comes as the city continues strict enforcement of its urban camping ban, leaving many with nowhere to go. Citations for camping can stack up to fines or even jail time, although there’s an option to resolve them through community court. Advocates warn that this combination of pressure is putting vulnerable residents at greater risk, and the conversation about solutions is heating up just as another election season approaches.

    On the streets, expect some slowdowns: Major repaving and upgrades are underway along Boulder Canyon Drive between 28th Street and the entrance to Boulder Canyon. Crews are working overnight on sidewalk and utility improvements, with resurfacing scheduled to continue into mid-August. Nighttime lane closures are in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday, so drivers should plan for delays and watch for pedestrian detours. Daytime construction will roll out later this month, so keep an eye out as summer traffic builds.

    And speaking of summer, Boulder is gearing up for a busy event season by making it easier to move around by bike. The city is replacing 350 bike racks in commercial areas and sprucing up secure bike shelters, while launching a new app-based valet service called Bike Drop. You’ll be able to check in your bike with GPS tracking at big events like the Boulder Creek Festival and BOLDERBoulder, and your ride will even be logged in a national bike registry, making things safer and more convenient for all the cyclists out there.

    Looking for something to do today? Classical music lovers can catch a performance of Gustav Mahler’s poignant Sixth Symphony, and the North Central Climate Adaptation team is holding a webinar on the impacts of forest restoration and grassland management—timely topics given our region’s ongoing climate challenges. For those seeking ways to give back, Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help serve Boulder’s most vulnerable neighbors.

    That’s your local pulse for May 8th. This has been Boulder Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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