988 Lifeline Now Active

This July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on www.988lifeline.org. No matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support for yourself or a loved one in crisis.

Rainwater Harvesting at Home

Did you know that in Colorado you are allowed to have up to two 55-gallon rain barrels on your property? Harvested rainwater can be used to supplement the watering needs of your landscape and the best news - it’s free water! The rooftop of a typical home can collect more than 400 gallons of water from just ½ inch of rain making it well worth the effort! Every time you collect 110 gallons of water, you can adequately irrigate about 180 square feet of landscape. Not only are rain barrels easy to install and use, but the Town of Erie also offers a rebate for up to $50 per barrel! For more information on rainwater harvesting and rain barrel use check out Colorado State University Extension.

Updates on Oil & Gas Activity in the Town of Erie

The Town’s Energy & Environment Specialist, David Frank, gave a thorough update to the Board of Trustees about the status of oil and gas operations in and around the Town of Erie. He provided an overview of the wells which currently exist, which are in active operation, and which are plugged and abandoned. He also went over information about recent spills or releases from these well sites and reviewed the current municipal code regulations, and updates to State regulations that apply to oil and gas operations. View the full presentation and hear questions from the Board in the meeting recording.

Zero Fare for Better Air Campaign in August from RTD

For the month of August, RTD will provide all services – bus, rail, paratransit, and microtransit – at zero fare for all riders. Zero Fare for Better Air, which takes place during Colorado’s highest ozone month, is supported through a grant program created by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180 in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office. At a kickoff event on July 28 at 10 a.m. near Track 6 at Union Station, members of the public are invited to chat with RTD staff about agency projects, initiatives, and items of interest, including transit safety, Reimagine RTD, and the fare study and equity analysis.

Town of Erie Cone Zones

Summer is the season for major road improvement projects. Each week we will list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

WCR 5: - Phase 5 currently. Closure from southernmost Erie High School Entrance to Erie Parkway.
WCR 7 and Erie Parkway: Road widening work. Lane shifts on Erie Parkway.
- Full closure on WCR 7 north of Erie Parkway. Completion date in late September.
County Line Road – Signal Communication Project. Shoulder closures and one lane closures as needed for fiber line bore.
WCR 5 South of Erie Parkway: Comcast bore line from WCR 6 to Erie Parkway. Mostly shoulder closures, intermittent lane closures.
Hwy 7 and Coal Creek Boulevard: Parkdale Project. Lane shifts on Hwy 7 for work associated with the Parkdale Development and the new intersection of Coal Creek Boulevard and Hwy 7.

Please remember that all road work is weather dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include:

Manager on Duty for Sports Operations
Sports Official/Scorekeeper I (can be 14 years or older)
Porter - Facility & Rentals