Bow Mar
Coverage of Bow Mar in the Nexus archive.
- History repeats: Bow Mar revives effort to keep non‑residents off town streets
Bow Mar, an affluent Colorado town, is installing gates at two entrances to restrict non-residents, citing traffic and safety concerns. This mirrors a 1973 effort to block a road with a barricade, which neighbors criticized as exclusionary. Legal experts suggest incorporated cities may have authority to restrict roads for public safety.
- Bow Mar approves road gates to cut down on traffic, but Denver and Littleton want the town to wait
Bow Mar's Board of Trustees approved plans to install gates at community entrances to reduce traffic, prompting opposition from Denver and Littleton, which argue the project should pause until neighboring municipalities reach an agreement. Community reactions are split, with some residents supporting safety measures and others questioning the legality of restricting public roads.
- Bow Mar moving forward with gates they say will help improve road safety
Bow Mar is proceeding with the installation of gates to enhance road safety in the neighborhood. The town aims to improve safety through this measure.
- Bow Mar moves to install gates on Sheridan Boulevard, drawing criticism from Denver and Littleton
Bow Mar officials approved installing gates on public roads like South Sheridan Boulevard to restrict non-resident traffic, prompting Denver and Littleton mayors to threaten retaliatory road closures. The mayors argue the gates disrupt shared road access and create safety concerns, while Bow Mar claims over 50% of traffic through the town is 'cut-through' traffic.