{"id":2682,"date":"2012-09-05T21:06:58","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T04:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=2682"},"modified":"2012-09-05T21:06:58","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T04:06:58","slug":"stapleton-trees-finally-tall-enough-to-block-annoying-stop-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=2682","title":{"rendered":"Stapleton Trees Finally Tall Enough to Block Annoying Stop Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>In its youth, the Stapleton community was often mocked and criticized for its lack of mature trees. Now, a decade or so later, the trees all over the community are filling in nicely. From the parks and trails, to people\u2019s homes, and to the roadside trees as well, the Stapleton trees are growing tall. Trees are great for a community in that they make it colorful and provide shade.\n\nBut recently, a new benefit is being realized. The trees have begun to cover the many stop signs that have inconvenienced drivers as well as cluttered up the neighborhood<\/a>. \u201cI love my community,\u201d says resident Craig Lockie. \u201cBut we have so many stop signs, and it became frustrating after a while. Now that the trees are growing in and covering these eye sores up, it just looks so much better. Plus, I get around a lot easier as well.\u201d\nMost residents can agree that the appearance of the neighborhood as well as being able to get around more quickly outweighs the small safety hazard that comes with people not stopping at these intersections. \u201cIt is certainly possibly that a few minor fender benders will happen,\u201d says resident Kaylee Fitzpatrick. \u201cBut if a tree covers up a stop sign, was it ever really there?\u201d\nThe Denver Police Department has actually given up writing tickets for people running stop signs in Stapleton. \u201cWe have lost every stop sign violation in Stapleton we have written in the last three months,\u201d says Denver Police Chief Gerald Whitman. \u201cIn every case, the offender was able to easily prove that the sign was not visible. At this point, writing and fighting these tickets is a waste of our time. and resources.\u201d\nThe situation has worked out well for all residents since no one ever stopped at the signs anyway<\/a>. \u201cI am just glad I don\u2019t even have to feel guilty about it anymore,\u201d says Lockie. \u201cPlus, the trees are looking great.\u201d]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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