Q: I would like to know what the largest and smallest counties are in terms of population and area.
Karl H. Orth, Arapahoe County
A: The largest in square miles is Las Animas at 4,773; Broomfield, which became a county in 2001, is the smallest with 34 square miles.
The county with the largest population is Denver at 544,759; the smallest is San Juan with 558.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Department of Local Affairs (www.dola.state.co.us/oem/ cartography/landarea.pdf)
Q: The traffic signals at Orchard Road and Interstate 25 were redesigned as part of the T-REX program. They now make a repetitive, dull, tolling noise while you wait for the light to change. The sound doesn’t change when the traffic signal changes. What is the significance of this sound?
John McGrory, Englewood
A: The noise helps visually impaired pedestrians locate the pedestrian crossing. Once activated, a different tone emits to indicate which direction of the intersection is safe for crossing. The system works only when the pedestrian buttons are activated and can be found at other key intersections along the T-REX corridor.
Source: Colorado Department of Transportation; T-REX project
Compiled by Bonnie Gilbert and Kathleen St. John
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