Project Background

Huerfano County is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, which aims to identify solutions to reduce the potential for serious injuries on roads throughout the county. The Safety Action Plan uses a combination of data and community input to identify and prioritize roadway safety improvements that address safety challenges for all roadway users in Huerfano County. The county invites anyone who lives or works in Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, Gardner, or elsewhere in Huerfano County to share concerns and ideas to improve roadway safety.

What is Safe Streets for All?

  • Federal Program

    The US Department of Transportation started the Safe Streets for All program to fund projects that prevent serious injuries and deaths on roads.

  • Grant Funding

    Huerfano County received federal grant money to develop a Safety Action Plan.

  • Public Input

    We need your input to identify safety issues on Huerfano County roadways.

  • Next Steps

    Once the Safety Action Plan is complete, Huerfano County will be eligible to apply for additional federal grants to implement identified safety improvements.

Get Involved

Share your ideas and concerns about travel throughout Huerfano County including the areas of Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, and Gardner. Do you have any safety concerns? Have you been involved in or witnessed any crashes or near crashes? Are there places where there is a need for bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, ADA ramps, crosswalks, bike lanes, or multiuse paths?

Help make our streets safer for everyone in Huerfano County!

Huerfano County is also conducting a feasibility study for two different trail projects, and these future trails will also help to improve safety for pedestrians and bicycles. Click here to learn more and share feedback.