This section of the site describes projects that we have underway as well as political issues we are involved in.
Health and Safety
Radon
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S, and many homes in Boulder, including in Martin Acres, register radon levels higher than EPA recommendations,
MANA recently purchased a radon detector for use by folks in the neighborhood. If you would like to use the device to measure radon levels in your home, contact Mark Stangl (mark@msesystems.com), 303-499-3163. Mark can give you instructions and advice on how to use it.
Links:
- Environmental Protection Agency radon information (or call 1-800-767-7236)
- EPA booklet "A Citizens Guide To Radon"
- Colorado Department of Health radon page
- List of Colorado mitigation contractors certified by National Environmental Health Association
- List of NEHA certified radon measurement contractors
Zoning/Code Enforcement
Boulder Environmental Enforcement Policies
Boulder has been revising its Environmental
Enforcement Codes and enforcement policies in an effort to maintain
neighborhood livability. MANA has been very active with the city
as the changes have evolved.
Transportation
Neighborhood EcoPass (NECO)
Martin Acres neighbors are organizing a campaign for the 2007 passes. You can visit their blog or get more information on MANA's EcoPass page.
US 36 Noise
Several generations on MANA leadership have banged their head against this brick wall. Reducing the speed limit would reduce the noise a lot, but CDOT will have nothing to do with the idea. Nevertheless, it comes up once in a while, and we try to prod them from time to time. We have no continuing effort on this issue.
Moorehead Traffic Calming
Another perennial issue for us, also without a champion for the time being. Moorehead Drive is the longest stretch of city street in Boulder without a stop sign, and traffic tends to speed along well above the 25 mph limit, even though it runs through a pretty thickly populated residential area.
During Boulder's early experiments with traffic mitigation, several neighborhood volunteers jumped through countless hoops to have speed bumps installed to slow traffic. Once the bumps were installed, other residents erupted in outrage, even though everyone was contacted for their comments well before installation. This was several years ago, and we've done nothing since except to request enforcement and installation of radar.