The General Stands
In the Way.
General William Jackson Palmer founded Colorado Springs. Now, his statue fights a daily battle against modern traffic at Nevada & Platte.
Established 1929
General Palmer Statue
A Historic Landmark or a Traffic Circle of Doom?
The General sits in the median of Nevada Avenue. He faces Pikes Peak. Drivers face confusion.
The Conservation View
The statue stands exactly where intended—watching over the city Palmer built. Moving it would strip the monument of its historical context and sightline to the Peak.
The Driver's View
The massive concrete plinth blocks sightlines for left turns. It creates a bottleneck in a 3-lane thoroughfare. The 1.7-star rating isn't for the art—it's for the anxiety.
Public Comments: Google Reviews
"I tried to turn left. I am now living in the year 1871. The General forbids all left turns. Send help."
"Great statue! Beautiful bronze work. My mechanic loves this intersection too. The body work on my sedan put his kids through college."
"Beautiful horse. I almost hit a Subaru while admiring it. 5/5 for adrenaline, 1/5 for urban planning."
"Alert: Detecting high levels of honking. Honking ineffective against bronze. Please proceed with caution."
A Smart Solution for Nevada Ave
We don't need to erase history to improve safety. We are advocating for a landscape-led redesign.
- Preserve In-Place: Keep the General exactly where he stands.
- Modern Roundabout: Replace the signalized deathtrap with a flow-based roundabout.
- Pedestrian Access: Create safe crossings to nearby Acacia Park.
Join the Movement
Support the "Safe History" initiative.
Thank You!
Your voice has been added. Drive safe.