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Mountain Residents Frustrated by Illegal Parking as Fall Leaf Viewing Causes Gridlock

Mountain Residents Frustrated by Illegal Parking as Fall Leaf Viewing Causes Gridlock

by Larry Ulibarri
October 1, 2024
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Mountain residents are expressing growing frustration with illegal parking and blocked roads as more people flock to the mountains for fall leaf viewing. As crowds increase each year, locals are seeing significant impacts on their daily lives.

Keturah Srot, a long-time resident of Idaho Springs, shared her frustrations after a recent trip through Guanella Pass, where she encountered hundreds of cars parked illegally along both sides of the road. “It’s only gotten worse with each passing year,” Srot said. She had planned to drive to Canon City but had to cancel her plans due to the traffic and road blockages.

Srot’s experience mirrors the broader frustrations of locals. Videos from the Park County Sheriff’s Office show similar issues in other mountain areas, with cars clogging up roadways, creating gridlock, and making it nearly impossible for first responders to navigate quickly in emergencies.

“What we encountered was hundreds of cars illegally parked, turning what should have been a scenic drive into a frustrating mess,” Srot said. She believes the situation could be improved if visitors parked only in designated areas and respected local traffic rules.

While fall leaf season draws thousands of tourists, residents like Srot are now finding themselves dreading the influx, as it creates long delays and dangerous conditions. “It makes locals not want to see the tourists anymore,” she added. First responders echo her concerns, noting that traffic delays can sometimes add up to two hours to their response times.

Locals are urging visitors to be more respectful and mindful, not only for the sake of their own safety but to ensure emergency vehicles can access roads quickly in case of an incident.

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