South Broadway Multimodal

Project Overview

This high-comfort bikeway will provide a significant new north-south connection in Denver’s growing bike network. It will enhance access to local businesses, neighborhoods and other destinations, as well as improve safety for all travelers with upgraded pedestrian crossings, streetscaping, street trees, public art and more, including:

New two-way protected bikeway on Broadway will use concrete curbs and a row of parking to separate people on bikes from people in cars and will connect the Cherry Creek Trail to Center Avenue and RTD’s Broadway station.

Curb ramp and sidewalk reconstruction will be made at intersections and other locations along the corridor to provide additional safety and comfort for people walking along Broadway.

Streetscaping will be enhanced by improving the landscape areas and growing conditions for street trees.

Multimodal improvements will provide better access to bus stops, shorter intersection crossings and improved accessibility for walkers and wheelers alike.

Wayfinding signage will be provided to help guide people to multimodal connections along the corridor.

Public art locations have been identified for areas along the corridor to complement Broadway’s unique character.

Infrastructure improvements such us reconstructed traffic signals and upgraded drainage.

Background

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has been working to improve travel options for people who work, live, play and commute along the Broadway corridor. As a first step toward implementing recommendations, the City installed a temporary bikeway between Bayaud Avenue and Virginia Avenue. The installation of this pilot facility enabled the operational evaluation of a bikeway and other mobility changes before making major infrastructure investments along the larger corridor.

Project Benefits

For Residents

Providing better connections from your neighborhood to downtown Denver, entertainment districts and major transit centers and transportation corridors.
Bringing to life the vibrant Broadway community by investing in public art, landscaping and pedestrian safety.
Making it easier and safer to travel through your neighborhood and access your favorite Broadway businesses.

For Businesses

Enhancing accessibility to your business by increasing the ways people can reach you whether that be by walking, biking or in a wheelchair.
Bringing to life the vibrant Broadway community by investing in public art, landscaping and pedestrian safety.
Getting people in your door by connecting Broadway to downtown Denver, entertainment districts and major transit centers and transportation corridors.

For Bikers and Commuters

Providing a high-comfort bikeway that connects travelers to a growing Denver bike network, as well as major transit centers and transportation corridors.
Enhancing the safety of travelers by creating protected bike lanes and upgraded pedestrian crossings.
Giving greater access for multi-modal travelers to experience the vibrant local Broadway businesses and neighborhoods.

Project Details

Owner:

City and County of Denver

Location:

Denver, CO

Project Cost:

$12 million