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Friend of the show Chase Amos from the Arvada Police Department joins us to unpack the rise of illegal toy vehicles in Arvada. Chase helps clarify what can ride on streets, trails, and parks, and what cannot. We break down e‑bike classes, scooters, Low Speed Electric Vehicles, and why many mini motorcycles and pocket bikes aren’t street legal.

Please visit Arvada PD's E-Bikes and Unique Vehicles webpage for more information on which types of vehicles and devices are allowed and not allowed in Arvada. Please note: This is not official legal advice.

In this episode:

• Why illegal toy vehicles are public safety issue
• Defining Class 1, 2, and 3 e‑bikes
• What is not allowed on streets, and on trails and parks
• How Arvada PD is enforcing the use of illegal toy vehicles
• Trivia! Featuring Siren Says, the Colorado "Safety Stop" Law, and some history of the e-bike

News and events:

• The City's fall leaf recycling drop-off runs Nov. 8 to 22, Monday through Saturday, at Stenger Sports Complex
• Work is scheduled to begin this week on the Alkire Street Trail project, requiring one-way lane closures
• Marge Roberts Park is now open after a full park overhaul
• Surveys are open now to provide feedback for the City's next three playground renovations: Pioneer Park, Ralston Cove Park and Terrace Park. Surveyes close Oct. 31.

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Learn about Arvada’s 2025 election with Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, including who and what is on the ballot and how Colorado’s voting system works.

2025 election info

• 3 City Council seats up for election (view the Council Districts map)
• Ballot measure 3G to remove the judge residency requirement
• Jefferson County elections website, including drop box and voting center locations
• Adams County elections website, including drop box and voting center locations
• Track your ballot online
• Check your registration or register to vote

Key voting dates

• Mail your ballot at least a week before election day
• Drop your ballot at any Colorado drop box by 7pm on Tues., 11/4
• Vote in person at your local vote center from Mon., 10/27 -Tue., 11/4 (check for date and time details by location)
  • Visit the Standley Lake Library vote center to pick up an Arvada "I Voted" sticker!

Candidate forums

• 7/12 - Arvadans For Progressive Action (YouTube)
• 9/29 - Ralston Valley Coalition (YouTube)
• 10/1 - Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce (Facebook, starts at 31:00 mins)
• 10/13 - League of Women Voters (YouTube)

Other ways to get involved

• Become an election judge
• Tour the JeffCo Election Center
• Participate at a STEAM Advisory Committee meeting

News & Events

• Take the annual Arvada Community Survey
• Leaf recycling drop-off runs Nov. 8-22, 9am-2pm, Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.)
• Replacement water treatment plant site selection (press release | project web page)
• Volunteer to be a Snow Buddy
• Arvada Reservoir final day of the season will be Fri., 10/31
• Marge Roberts Park is open!
• Provide input on 3 playground renovations – Ralston Cove Park,

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Jim Greer, Arvada's Construction & Inspection Supervisor, talks about the municipal inspection process and how his team works to protect critical city infrastructure. The team of 10 inspectors partners with contractors and developers, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Episode highlights:

• The team focuses on everything underground up to the surface (e.g., water and sewer lines, electrical cable, streets, sidewalks)
• Inspectors work proactively to identify potential conflicts before construction begins
• The two-year warranty process ensures infrastructure is properly tested before becoming a city asset

News & Events

• Final Movies Around Town featuring Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Friday, Oct. 3rd at Michael Northey Park
• The Marge Roberts Park renovations ribbon-cutting celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4pm
• Complete the annual community survey
• Consider volunteering for the Snow Buddies program
• Read about new Deputy City Manager Allison Scheck

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.