Per Colorado Springs City Code - ​Whenever any person is operating a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, or similar device upon a sidewalk, the person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing the pedestrian.
Article 19 Operation of Bicycles http://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855&chapter_id=62859

It's important to adopt safe cycling practices. A series of videos produced by The League of American Bicyclists will help you develop your knowledge of bicycling safety. For more tips and techniques to improve your ride, watch all of the Smart Cycling Videos (link is external) available on The League's website.

Rules of the Road

• Always ride with the flow of traffic
• Obey traffic laws, signs and signals
• When passing a bicyclist, motorized vehicles are required to provide 3 feet of clearance
• Use hand signals when turning, slowing or stopping
• Ride single file
• Give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian or another cyclist
• Use a headlight, taillight and reflectors at night
• Make eye contact with drivers
• NEVER assume that motorist see you or that you have the right of way. Expect the unexpected.
• Always wear a helmet
• Control your speed and obey speed regulations. Slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking other trail users.
• Don’t block the trail. Groups should be in a single file when other trail users are present and should never use more than one-half of the trail to allow for the flow of traffic
• Stay on existing trails and don’t create any new ones.

Learn more at https://coloradosprings.gov/bikes/page/bike-safety

Potholes are generally caused by moisture, freeze-thaw action, traffic, poor underlying support, or some combination of these factors. 

If you would like to report a pothole to the City of Colorado Springs Operations & Maintenance Division you can do one of the following:
 - Call 385-ROAD and leave a message detailing the pothole's location
 - Use the  GoCoSprings App. See a pothole or graffiti? Want to report water wasting? Ask a question, report an issue, or give feedback to the City of Colorado Springs anytime.

Get the link for your phone at https://www.coloradosprings.gov/gocosprings

If an individual arrives at your door unannounced and tries to sell you something or requests access to your home, you determine what happens.

• Never open your door to a stranger.
• Make sure you know who is on the other side before opening.
• Contact law enforcement if in doubt of who is at your door.

Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD)

• To report a life-threatening emergency please Dial 911.
• To report all other crimes or if you have questions, please call the non-emergency number, 719-444-7000. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, every day.

If you feel it is a legitimate visit (perhaps arriving at your request), ask for identification. Businesses that provide home service have their employees carry photo identification with an I.D. number. You can call the business and confirm their identity.

Do not provide your credit or debit card number or any other personal information to any caller or visitor without knowing their true identity.

Colorado Springs Solicitation Ordinance allows for residents to protect themselves from unwanted solicitation on private or residential property.
9.2.111: SOLICITATION PROHIBITED: Paragraph C. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in soliciting on any private or residential property after having been asked to leave, or after having been asked to refrain from soliciting, by the owner or other person lawfully in possession of the property. Displaying a "No Soliciting" sign constitutes a request to refrain from soliciting.

Learn more about personal safety and crime prevention at https://coloradosprings.gov/office-emergency-management/page/personal-safety-and-awareness

​Learn more about the Colorado Springs City Code at http://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855&chapter_id=95256#s1091641
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Good Morning Pine Creek Village Resident,

​The landscape crew was delayed in their application of preemergent herbicide due to the snowy weather we have been experiencing the past 2 weeks. The Metco crew will be onsite today, 3/25, tomorrow, 3/26, and Monday 3/29 to take advantage of the nice weather and apply the preemergent in the common area mulch and rock beds. Please email us at PineCreek@ehammersmith.com if you have any questions.


Sincerely,
Hammersmith Colorado Springs Office on behalf of PINE CREEK VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
(719) 389-0700 | eHammersmith.com

Need to report a downed tree or fallen tree limbs due to the storm? You can report a downed City tree (trees in a city park, open space, median, or along trails, sidewalks, or streets) here: https://coloradosprings.gov/downtree

If a tree has compromised or is touching a power line, STAY AWAY from it and keep pets/children away. Report immediately to Colorado Springs Utilities at 448-4800.