Clear Creek & Gilpin LCC, March 13, 2025

Colorado State Patrol Cracking Down on Chain Violations
- State Patrol held its first weekly chain law enforcement operation in early March, checking 174 commercial vehicles after requests to Gov. Polis by Clear Creeky County commissioners
- Lack of enforcement was causing slowdowns on the highway, increased traffic in small towns, and strained local emergency response resources.
- For more details about the traction law, visit: https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw
Idaho Springs Launches Projects to Increase Tourism
- This includes:
  - Adding a gondola tramway starting in May
  - Redesigning Miner Street to be more pedestrian-friendly and ADA accessible
  - Building a new parking garage
- Other Travel Options
  - Bustang Outrider
    - Craig to Denver route includes Empire, Idaho Springs, & others
  - Bustang Pegasus
    - Avon to Denver Route includes Idaho Springs
  - Treadshare App
    - Carpool app for Colorado
    - A trip must be at least 23 miles unless it’s to or from a ski resort
    - Any trip must be posted (by the driver) and booked (by passenger) at least 2 hours in advance