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The 2018 Rhythm on the River will be held July 13-14 at Roger's Grove, located at 220 Hover St.
"Rhythm on the River Festival mission is to provide access to a broad array of experiences and support environmental education in Colorado," states the Rhythm on the River website.
According to a press release from the City of Longmont, "More than 200 community volunteers are the very pulse of Rhythm on the River."
Volunteers will be given a t-shirt to be worn during their shifts at the event. Shifts are available between 5:30-10:30 p.m. each day.
"Volunteers are the backbone of the Rhythm on the River Festival and the difference between a good volunteer program and a great one is that the volunteers have a wonderful time while they are working for the event," is stated on the the website.
For more information on how to volunteer, as an individual or a group, call Kari at 303-651-8495 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/ROTR.
Special Vehicle to Inspect City Streets
The following is a press release from the City of Longmont and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Beginning the week of July 2, Infrastructure Management Services (IMS), a contractor hired by the City, will begin inspecting all
streets within the city limits to provide data for use in future prioritization.
With over 350 centerline miles of paved streets, it is critical that Longmont take care of its streets to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. The City of Longmont accomplishes this through a long-term, strategic effort called the Pavement Management Program (PMP). Street projects for the City’s PMP are selected each year based on system-wide needs and priorities. Beginning the week of July 2, Infrastructure Management Services (IMS), a contractor hired by the City, will begin inspecting all streets within the city limits to provide data for use in future prioritization. Typically the City collects this data every four to five years.
IMS will utilize a specialized vehicle equipped with a variety of instrumentation to measure asphalt smoothness, cracks and other pavement features. In some cases, the inspection vehicle may be seen driving along a single stretch of road several times as data is collected on nearby streets. This process will have little to no impact on travelers or traffic – the vehicle operates as any other on the roadway.
Data collected by IMS will be evaluated by City staff along with factors including traffic volumes and planned utility projects to establish priorities for the Pavement Management Program.
Find more information about the Pavement Management Program and streets selected for treatment in 2018 by visiting LongmontColorado.gov/pmp or calling 303-651-8416.
Background
The City’s annual Pavement Management Program contracts with private sector contractors for replacement of broken curbs and sidewalks, preventive maintenance such as crack sealing, chip sealing and pavement overlay, and reconstruction. It is made possible through use of the City's ¾ cent Street Fund sales and use tax.
