Greeley to Install 128 Road Safety Features by Early 2027

The city will begin quick-build installations this summer to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The city of Greeley, Colorado will install 128 road safety features over the next year as part of its Safe Streets 4 All Vision Zero Action Plan. The $9.9 million project, funded by a federal grant and city contribution, will include quick-build safety measures like high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and mini-roundabouts, primarily focused on the downtown area. The goal is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2045.

Why it matters

Greeley has seen a concerning rise in traffic fatalities and severe injuries in recent years, with 69 deaths from 2014-2023 and an additional 26 since 2024. The quick-build safety features are an attempt to quickly and cost-effectively test various treatments to determine which are most effective at improving safety for Greeley's roads.

The details

The 128 quick-build safety features will include 70 high-visibility crosswalks, 30 curb extensions, and 7 mini-roundabouts, as well as other measures. The city will also reconfigure 15 miles of roads to slow traffic and curb excessive speeds. These temporary, plastic and rubber safety features have a lifespan of up to 5 years and can be easily removed if public feedback is negative. The city will host public workshops to gather input from residents and businesses.

  • The city will begin installing the safety features this summer.
  • The project is expected to be completed by early 2027.

The players

Steven Younkin

Interim Deputy Director of Public Works for the city of Greeley.

Deb DeBoutez

Greeley City Councilwoman.

Tommy Butler

Greeley City Councilman.

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What they’re saying

“All that these treatments have in common is that they reduce high-speed conflict points. (Safe Streets 4 All) is not about reducing crashes in the city, it's about reducing fatal and severe injuries.”

— Steven Younkin, Interim Deputy Director of Public Works (greeleytribune.com)

“Unfortunately, there are very few treatments that we can do. The higher speeds and higher volumes you get, generally, the less effective these paint and plastic treatments are. They are relatively resilient, but it doesn't take a lot of semi truck heads at 70 miles per hour to decrease their effectiveness.”

— Steven Younkin, Interim Deputy Director of Public Works (greeleytribune.com)

What’s next

The city will host up to seven public workshops between March and June 2026 to gather feedback on the proposed safety features. Installation will begin in the summer and is expected to be completed by early 2027.

The takeaway

Greeley's ambitious road safety initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to improving traffic safety and reducing fatalities and serious injuries. The quick-build model allows the city to test a variety of low-cost treatments to determine the most effective solutions for Greeley's roads.