A small town in Colorado has taken a drastic measure to address traffic concerns by voting to install gates at its entrances. The town of Bow Mar, with a population of just 950 people, has been struggling with a high volume of traffic passing through, with over 1,200 vehicles daily.
What happened
Residents had raised concerns about the safety risks posed by the traffic, particularly for children and senior citizens. Despite implementing a 20mph speed limit, the town saw no reduction in traffic, prompting officials to propose the installation of gates at two entrances and the closure of another entry point.
The plan was unanimously approved at a recent council meeting, with the first gate expected to be installed by Thanksgiving, although it will not be operational until January next year. The town's residents and officials claim that the move is motivated by safety concerns, rather than a desire to create a gated community.
However, the decision has sparked tensions with neighboring cities, including Denver and Littleton. Officials from these cities have expressed strong opposition to the plan, arguing that it will create a significant traffic hazard for their residents and retaliate by installing their own gates, which one councilman has referred to as the
