August 3, 2026 City Council Study Session Meeting

The Lakewood, Colorado City Council held a study session on August 3, 2026, focusing primarily on traffic calming measures and a neighborhood parking pilot program. The council reviewed updates on the transition from speed humps to speed cushions for traffic calming, discussing installation progress, community feedback, and coordination with West Metro Fire to address emergency response concerns. The council unanimously supported continuing the speed cushion program and deferred decisions on reinstating speed humps pending potential future funding. Budget considerations were highlighted, with approximately $85,000 allocated annually for asphalt interventions. The parking pilot program update included contract details with Interstate Parking, enforcement hours, costs, and revenue, noting the program is not yet self-sustaining. Council members discussed potential expansion of the residential parking permit area, challenges with visitor permits, and the need for clearer policies and standards before expanding the program citywide. Votes were taken to continue the parking program and to allow staff to propose code changes for possible expansion, with further decisions deferred pending additional data and policy development.