Ryan Schuchard
@ryanwithboulder.bsky.social
Climate solutions, safe streets, transpo + housing options, urbanism for efficient access, electrified. 🌎🚲🚌🏘️⚡️Dad of 2 mighty girls. 💥💥 City Councilmember for Boulder, CO. He/him. Newsletter & office hours: http://www.ryanwithboulder.com
Your annual reminder that US streets and vehicles are generally not designed to keep pedestrians, especially small ones, safe.
So wonderful Halloween is the most likely day you’ll kill a child with your car, and someone will kill a child you care about with theirs.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
So wonderful Halloween is the most likely day you’ll kill a child with your car, and someone will kill a child you care about with theirs.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Your annual reminder that US streets and vehicles are generally not designed to keep pedestrians, especially small ones, safe.
So wonderful Halloween is the most likely day you’ll kill a child with your car, and someone will kill a child you care about with theirs.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
So wonderful Halloween is the most likely day you’ll kill a child with your car, and someone will kill a child you care about with theirs.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Boulder and Nederland area folks:
This Saturday, November 1, attend Nederland’s block party for revival and recovery!
This Saturday, November 1, attend Nederland’s block party for revival and recovery!
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Boulder and Nederland area folks:
This Saturday, November 1, attend Nederland’s block party for revival and recovery!
This Saturday, November 1, attend Nederland’s block party for revival and recovery!
I’m grateful for the partnership btw #Boulder, @colorado.gov, and state+local leaders which is on the verge of bringing 2 new passenger train services to life:
* Commuter rail from Boulder Junction to Denver by 2029
* Boardings to Winter Park 20ish miles south of Boulder even sooner
* Commuter rail from Boulder Junction to Denver by 2029
* Boardings to Winter Park 20ish miles south of Boulder even sooner
September 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I’m grateful for the partnership btw #Boulder, @colorado.gov, and state+local leaders which is on the verge of bringing 2 new passenger train services to life:
* Commuter rail from Boulder Junction to Denver by 2029
* Boardings to Winter Park 20ish miles south of Boulder even sooner
* Commuter rail from Boulder Junction to Denver by 2029
* Boardings to Winter Park 20ish miles south of Boulder even sooner
The Millennium Harvest House Hotel in #Boulder has given way to central, no-car-needed housing for 1000ish CU students now being built. 🤩
TiL the old building lives on:
Thousands of truckloads are being reconstituted into 9+ miles of the new game-changing CO 119 bike path to Longmont. 😍
TiL the old building lives on:
Thousands of truckloads are being reconstituted into 9+ miles of the new game-changing CO 119 bike path to Longmont. 😍
September 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Millennium Harvest House Hotel in #Boulder has given way to central, no-car-needed housing for 1000ish CU students now being built. 🤩
TiL the old building lives on:
Thousands of truckloads are being reconstituted into 9+ miles of the new game-changing CO 119 bike path to Longmont. 😍
TiL the old building lives on:
Thousands of truckloads are being reconstituted into 9+ miles of the new game-changing CO 119 bike path to Longmont. 😍
City of #Boulder has concluded its mega #parking reform.
Parking minimums are now gone. So all those patches of 200 square feet that home-builders have been required to install at a cost of $30,000+ per space can now be used for other things like vegetable gardens, bike parking, and housing.
Parking minimums are now gone. So all those patches of 200 square feet that home-builders have been required to install at a cost of $30,000+ per space can now be used for other things like vegetable gardens, bike parking, and housing.
September 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One of greatest gifts of being an elected official:
The chance to sit with ppl who didn’t vote for me & ask me to consider a reasoned alternative to my thinking—then talk.
It always makes me stronger.
There’s no room in the US for political violence.
The way to a better future is better ideas.
The chance to sit with ppl who didn’t vote for me & ask me to consider a reasoned alternative to my thinking—then talk.
It always makes me stronger.
There’s no room in the US for political violence.
The way to a better future is better ideas.
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
One of greatest gifts of being an elected official:
The chance to sit with ppl who didn’t vote for me & ask me to consider a reasoned alternative to my thinking—then talk.
It always makes me stronger.
There’s no room in the US for political violence.
The way to a better future is better ideas.
The chance to sit with ppl who didn’t vote for me & ask me to consider a reasoned alternative to my thinking—then talk.
It always makes me stronger.
There’s no room in the US for political violence.
The way to a better future is better ideas.
Sometimes people fight “growth” while lamenting how long the list is to get senior housing.
Other times they seek you out at an event to say thanks for being persistent about improving transportation options and present with their gratitude a disco ball.
I will be donating to council chambers.
Other times they seek you out at an event to say thanks for being persistent about improving transportation options and present with their gratitude a disco ball.
I will be donating to council chambers.
September 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Sometimes people fight “growth” while lamenting how long the list is to get senior housing.
Other times they seek you out at an event to say thanks for being persistent about improving transportation options and present with their gratitude a disco ball.
I will be donating to council chambers.
Other times they seek you out at an event to say thanks for being persistent about improving transportation options and present with their gratitude a disco ball.
I will be donating to council chambers.
Progress check time for #Boulder city council.
My term goes through November 2026, putting my cohort somewhere between a little more than halfway done and rounding third base.
During the past 1.5 years this council has enacted at least two dozen measures to meaningfully improve #housing and…
My term goes through November 2026, putting my cohort somewhere between a little more than halfway done and rounding third base.
During the past 1.5 years this council has enacted at least two dozen measures to meaningfully improve #housing and…
August 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Thanks to the nearly 100 residents of #Boulder who hand-wrote notes to support safety/accessibility improvements to Folsom Street.
Plus the so many others who’ve been working to move this project forward over the last decade.
Boulder city council approved it unanimously today.
Plus the so many others who’ve been working to move this project forward over the last decade.
Boulder city council approved it unanimously today.
August 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Thanks to the nearly 100 residents of #Boulder who hand-wrote notes to support safety/accessibility improvements to Folsom Street.
Plus the so many others who’ve been working to move this project forward over the last decade.
Boulder city council approved it unanimously today.
Plus the so many others who’ve been working to move this project forward over the last decade.
Boulder city council approved it unanimously today.
Memo packet: bouldercolorado.primegov.com/Portal/viewe...
It’s been almost 10 years since the city implemented, and the then council retracted, similar safety measures on Folsom.
It’s been almost 10 years since the city implemented, and the then council retracted, similar safety measures on Folsom.
August 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Memo packet: bouldercolorado.primegov.com/Portal/viewe...
It’s been almost 10 years since the city implemented, and the then council retracted, similar safety measures on Folsom.
It’s been almost 10 years since the city implemented, and the then council retracted, similar safety measures on Folsom.
#Boulder city council is back in session and this Thursday (8/7/25) we have a big one:
Council will consider approval as-is of protected bikeways and a road diet to #FolsomStreet, the third in a troika of safety/accessibility improvements to arterials by this council (after Iris and N 30th).
Council will consider approval as-is of protected bikeways and a road diet to #FolsomStreet, the third in a troika of safety/accessibility improvements to arterials by this council (after Iris and N 30th).
August 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#Boulder city council is back in session and this Thursday (8/7/25) we have a big one:
Council will consider approval as-is of protected bikeways and a road diet to #FolsomStreet, the third in a troika of safety/accessibility improvements to arterials by this council (after Iris and N 30th).
Council will consider approval as-is of protected bikeways and a road diet to #FolsomStreet, the third in a troika of safety/accessibility improvements to arterials by this council (after Iris and N 30th).
For years, research scientists have said to make life better and tackle climate change, cities should stop planning for cars and start planning for access.
It's been crickets.
Last week, #Boulder said "let's do it."
On July 24, Boulder city council passed ordinance 8702, which…
It's been crickets.
Last week, #Boulder said "let's do it."
On July 24, Boulder city council passed ordinance 8702, which…
July 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
For years, research scientists have said to make life better and tackle climate change, cities should stop planning for cars and start planning for access.
It's been crickets.
Last week, #Boulder said "let's do it."
On July 24, Boulder city council passed ordinance 8702, which…
It's been crickets.
Last week, #Boulder said "let's do it."
On July 24, Boulder city council passed ordinance 8702, which…
The jobs-housing balance? Not a lot of change there—it’s grown modestly since 2010, from 1.86 to 1.93 at last count.
The verdict:
Boulder isn’t full. It’s actually poised to become emptier.
Via @brianckeegan.com
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/29/b...
The verdict:
Boulder isn’t full. It’s actually poised to become emptier.
Via @brianckeegan.com
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/29/b...
July 24, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The jobs-housing balance? Not a lot of change there—it’s grown modestly since 2010, from 1.86 to 1.93 at last count.
The verdict:
Boulder isn’t full. It’s actually poised to become emptier.
Via @brianckeegan.com
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/29/b...
The verdict:
Boulder isn’t full. It’s actually poised to become emptier.
Via @brianckeegan.com
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/29/b...
Over the decades, Boulder’s population has grown slowly relative to the county—and at a slower rate vs the county compared to other university towns vs their counties.
CU’s share of the city pop *is* up from 2010, but it’s not a deluge—the figure has grown from 29% to 32%.
CU’s share of the city pop *is* up from 2010, but it’s not a deluge—the figure has grown from 29% to 32%.
July 24, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Over the decades, Boulder’s population has grown slowly relative to the county—and at a slower rate vs the county compared to other university towns vs their counties.
CU’s share of the city pop *is* up from 2010, but it’s not a deluge—the figure has grown from 29% to 32%.
CU’s share of the city pop *is* up from 2010, but it’s not a deluge—the figure has grown from 29% to 32%.
Is #Boulder, CO full?
Let’s have a look at data.
The 5th largest city in Colorado in 1960, Boulder is now #12.
In 1970, 3% of all Coloradans lived in Boulder. By 2020, it was 1.8%.
Boulder’s population growth rate was 7%+ in the 1970s. The rate declined to 0-1% today.
Let’s have a look at data.
The 5th largest city in Colorado in 1960, Boulder is now #12.
In 1970, 3% of all Coloradans lived in Boulder. By 2020, it was 1.8%.
Boulder’s population growth rate was 7%+ in the 1970s. The rate declined to 0-1% today.
July 24, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Is #Boulder, CO full?
Let’s have a look at data.
The 5th largest city in Colorado in 1960, Boulder is now #12.
In 1970, 3% of all Coloradans lived in Boulder. By 2020, it was 1.8%.
Boulder’s population growth rate was 7%+ in the 1970s. The rate declined to 0-1% today.
Let’s have a look at data.
The 5th largest city in Colorado in 1960, Boulder is now #12.
In 1970, 3% of all Coloradans lived in Boulder. By 2020, it was 1.8%.
Boulder’s population growth rate was 7%+ in the 1970s. The rate declined to 0-1% today.
What an honor to cut the ribbon with Congressman @joeneguse.bsky.social for 750 tube-to-workers at Boulder’s 2025 18th annual Tube to Work Day.
Much gratitude to the tubers who have gone before—and here’s to Boulder’s best tubing days being ahead.
www.westword.com/arts/photos-...
Much gratitude to the tubers who have gone before—and here’s to Boulder’s best tubing days being ahead.
www.westword.com/arts/photos-...
July 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What an honor to cut the ribbon with Congressman @joeneguse.bsky.social for 750 tube-to-workers at Boulder’s 2025 18th annual Tube to Work Day.
Much gratitude to the tubers who have gone before—and here’s to Boulder’s best tubing days being ahead.
www.westword.com/arts/photos-...
Much gratitude to the tubers who have gone before—and here’s to Boulder’s best tubing days being ahead.
www.westword.com/arts/photos-...
Last night #Boulder city council moved a package of parking policies closer to completion that will:
* Eliminate “parking minimums” which unnecessarily force car parking and traffic into the city
* Eliminate “parking minimums” which unnecessarily force car parking and traffic into the city
June 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Last night #Boulder city council moved a package of parking policies closer to completion that will:
* Eliminate “parking minimums” which unnecessarily force car parking and traffic into the city
* Eliminate “parking minimums” which unnecessarily force car parking and traffic into the city
Job alert:
#Boulder’s Transportation & Mobility director.
A great opportunity to lead Boulder and city transportation (and #climate) practice into the future.
I’ll be at @nacto.bsky.social this week if anyone wants a POV. Or DM me.
jobs.crelate.com/portal/rafte...
#Boulder’s Transportation & Mobility director.
A great opportunity to lead Boulder and city transportation (and #climate) practice into the future.
I’ll be at @nacto.bsky.social this week if anyone wants a POV. Or DM me.
jobs.crelate.com/portal/rafte...
May 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Job alert:
#Boulder’s Transportation & Mobility director.
A great opportunity to lead Boulder and city transportation (and #climate) practice into the future.
I’ll be at @nacto.bsky.social this week if anyone wants a POV. Or DM me.
jobs.crelate.com/portal/rafte...
#Boulder’s Transportation & Mobility director.
A great opportunity to lead Boulder and city transportation (and #climate) practice into the future.
I’ll be at @nacto.bsky.social this week if anyone wants a POV. Or DM me.
jobs.crelate.com/portal/rafte...
One of the top ways to cut large amounts of GHG emissions in North America is to do things that can make life better anyway.
-New Nature paper on 21 solutions for climate action and well-being together.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
-New Nature paper on 21 solutions for climate action and well-being together.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
May 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
One of the top ways to cut large amounts of GHG emissions in North America is to do things that can make life better anyway.
-New Nature paper on 21 solutions for climate action and well-being together.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
-New Nature paper on 21 solutions for climate action and well-being together.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The # of high fire-risk days/year in #Boulder has grown from 14 in 2005 to 116 in 2022 and projected to be 192 by 2030.
That’s from a new study specifically on Boulder commissioned by the city.
This is a future we need to plan and build differently for.
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/03/23/b...
That’s from a new study specifically on Boulder commissioned by the city.
This is a future we need to plan and build differently for.
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/03/23/b...
March 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The # of high fire-risk days/year in #Boulder has grown from 14 in 2005 to 116 in 2022 and projected to be 192 by 2030.
That’s from a new study specifically on Boulder commissioned by the city.
This is a future we need to plan and build differently for.
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/03/23/b...
That’s from a new study specifically on Boulder commissioned by the city.
This is a future we need to plan and build differently for.
boulderreportinglab.org/2025/03/23/b...
Thread
My City of #Boulder colleagues and I are hearing a lot from immigrant and LGBTQ+ community members seeking reassurance that their local government will continue to support them.
The answer is yes, without question.
City of Boulder departments will continue to serve anyone in need.
1/x
My City of #Boulder colleagues and I are hearing a lot from immigrant and LGBTQ+ community members seeking reassurance that their local government will continue to support them.
The answer is yes, without question.
City of Boulder departments will continue to serve anyone in need.
1/x
January 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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My City of #Boulder colleagues and I are hearing a lot from immigrant and LGBTQ+ community members seeking reassurance that their local government will continue to support them.
The answer is yes, without question.
City of Boulder departments will continue to serve anyone in need.
1/x
My City of #Boulder colleagues and I are hearing a lot from immigrant and LGBTQ+ community members seeking reassurance that their local government will continue to support them.
The answer is yes, without question.
City of Boulder departments will continue to serve anyone in need.
1/x
Thanks to all in #Boulder who have taken and will take time to point out street and other maintenance issues.
Please be advised the best way to get a remedy for a practical issue is to report it to the Inquire Boulder portal here.
Thanks for making things better!
bouldercolorado.gov/report-issue
Please be advised the best way to get a remedy for a practical issue is to report it to the Inquire Boulder portal here.
Thanks for making things better!
bouldercolorado.gov/report-issue
January 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to all in #Boulder who have taken and will take time to point out street and other maintenance issues.
Please be advised the best way to get a remedy for a practical issue is to report it to the Inquire Boulder portal here.
Thanks for making things better!
bouldercolorado.gov/report-issue
Please be advised the best way to get a remedy for a practical issue is to report it to the Inquire Boulder portal here.
Thanks for making things better!
bouldercolorado.gov/report-issue