November 19th 2024.
Employees from Boulder’s Transportation and Mobility Department were hard at work on Tuesday morning, tackling a task that was long overdue. They were on a mission to remove unofficial and explicit signs that had been popping up all over the city, mimicking speed-limit signs. The issue had become a growing concern for the community and it was time to take action.
Crews were dispatched to various locations, including 28th Street near Arapahoe Avenue, Table Mesa Drive and South Broadway, 28th Street and Jay Road, 28th Street and Palo Parkway, and 28th Street and the Diagonal Highway. They were met with a surprising number of these unauthorized signs, some of which were quite explicit in their messaging. The signs were urging drivers to slow down and not drive while distracted, with phrases like “Get off your damn phone,” “Slow down,” “Put the phone down,” “Don’t kill any kids today,” and “Slow the f*** down” displayed in bold letters.
Boulder police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh shared that the department is treating this matter as criminal tampering and is actively investigating the posted signs. She also appealed to the public for any information that could help with the case, urging them to call the non-emergency number at 303-441-3333 and reference case No. 24-12182. It was clear that the authorities were taking this issue seriously and were determined to put a stop to it.
As the day went on, the crews continued their work, diligently removing the signs and restoring the city’s streets to their usual state. It was a big job, but it was worth it in order to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike. The community could breathe a little easier knowing that these misleading signs were no longer causing confusion and potential hazards on the roads.
In the future, the Transportation and Mobility Department hopes that anyone with concerns or suggestions for traffic safety will bring them forward in a more appropriate and official manner. As for now, the city can rest assured that its streets are back to their usual, regulated state. And as a reminder, it’s always important to put safety first when behind the wheel. Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe for everyone.
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