Engineering
Contacts:
Vince Auriemma, City Engineer
(303) 384-8156
Joe Puhr, Development Review Engineer
(303) 384-8115
Traffic
The Engineering Department is responsible for traffic control, monitoring, and maintenance. The City maintains 17 signalized intersections within Golden city limits through an annual contract.
There are two ways to report a malfunction of signalized intersections listed in the previous report:
- Submit the information through our YourGOV application. YourGOV can be used via the Web or your mobile phone
- Call the Engineering Division at (303) 384-8156.
The Jefferson County Department of Transportation maintains the traffic signals on West 44th Ave & McIntyre St and also US 6 & Indiana Frontage Roads. To report a malfunction at these intersections call (303) 271-8461 or (303) 271-8472.
All other signalized intersections (on State Highway 58, State Highway 93, US 6 or Colfax Avenue) are maintained by the Colorado Department of Transportation. To report a malfunction at these State owned intersections please contact CDOT.
Traffic counts are performed annually by the Engineering Department.
- Latest Traffic Counts (pdf)
- Traffic Count data on Google Earth (Please note, this is a KML file. You must have Google Earth installed on your computer to access it.)
Flood Information
The Engineering Department is responsible for Floodplain Management.
- Flood Information Brochure (pdf)
- Real Time Flood Detection ALERT System
- Stormwater Maintenance Program
- Elevation Certificates (Open ‘Bookmarks’ on the left menu to navigate to the address files)
- General information on the National Flood Insurance Rate Program is available on the FEMA website.
The City also participates in the Community Rating System. Under CRS, flood insurance premiums are adjusted to reflect community activities that reduce flood damage to existing buildings, manage development in areas not mapped by the NFIP, and help insurance agents obtain flood data. Flood publications are available by calling 1-800-480-2520.
Roundabouts
- Roundabout Safety Brochure (pdf)
- Are Roundabouts Good for Business? (pdf) A paper written by Alex Ariniello of LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
- Learn all about how to use Roundabouts
New Construction and Inspections
New subdivisions must conform with applicable City Specifications. The Engineering Department is responsible for working with developers and contractors to insure that these specifications are met.
Grading
When is a Grading Permit Required? In general, it shall be unlawful for any person to perform any grading without first obtaining a permit for such from the Public Works Department. “Grading” means the mechanical removal or deposit of any rock or soil, or any combination thereof.
- Grading Permit Packet (pdf)
