North Nevada Avenue
Coverage of North Nevada Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- Old North End neighbors say speeding on North Nevada Avenue has been a crisis for over a decade
Residents in Colorado Springs' Old North End report that speeding on North Nevada Avenue has been a dangerous, ongoing crisis, with drivers often exceeding the posted 30 mph speed limit. A resident detailed severe crash consequences, stating crashes can involve hitting houses or flipping intersections. The city responded by having a traffic engineer state that implemented speed mitigation measures have consistently reduced operating speeds across the corridor.
- Speeding on North Nevada Avenue has killed 5 people in 5 years; Neighbors want lasting change
Five people have died on North Nevada Avenue over five years due to speeding. Residents, including Peter Frantz of the Old North End Neighborhood Street Safety Committee, advocate for permanent safety measures like lane reduction, despite temporary speed feedback signs. Studies over 14 years consistently recommend modifying the road to improve safety.