For those who are wondering where to call at the city to get help, below is a page from www.springsgov.com for the Colorado Springs Street Division. The Pothole Hotline and Snow Line are of most interest to readers who have contacted me. But I thought the whole page might helpful:
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Street Division |
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Briargate |
Outwest |
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Fontanero |
Wheeler |
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Pothole Hotline |
Snow Line |
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EOC(when activated) |
National Weather Service Forecast Information for Colorado Springs |
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Or E-Mail |
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In addition, the city is responsible for repairing sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The city took on the chore after voters in November 2004 passed a 1-cent sales tax and created the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, or RTA. Of the $60 million generated annually by the tax, about $4 million is designated for maintenance of area sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
To report damaged sidewalks, curbs, gutters or pedestrian ramps, call the Street Department at 385-5411 or e-mail the city by going to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Web site at www.pprta.com, clicking on “contact us” and sending an e-mail to the appropriate category you want to report — curb and gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, etc.
But don’t get too excited. The city has a huge backlog of projects. We’re talking 4,000 requests in its database. It will take years to complete.
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Is the city responsible for maintaining the curb and sidewalk of a home or are repairs the responsibility of the homeowner? What is the standard of repair and how does one file a report of damage to a sidewalk or curb?