The Transportation & Mobility Department is dedicated to building a people-first transportation system where everyone of all mobility levels can get where they need to go safely and efficiently.
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New protected bike lanes! |
Improved, safer travel for all on Baseline Road with first “tall curbs” in the country |
We’ve heard a clear desire for safer, more comfortable and convenient travel on Baseline Road, no matter how you travel.
As part of our response, we’re the first city in the U.S. to install concrete “tall curbs” — a type of physical bike lane protection. Tall curbs separate the bike lane and vehicle travel lane. They are popular in other North American cities, such as Toronto.
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The tall curbs are complete! Other ongoing project construction is anticipated to last into November. In 2024, we will begin community engagement and design for further improvements.
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Several of the city’s tall curbs showcase art from a local artist, selected from the city’s mural roster.
“The designs are vibrant, abstract paintings that reflect Colorado’s mountainous landscape along with local native flower and butterfly species,” shared artist Talia Swartz Parsell.
“Each of the barrier sections transitions from morning to night, with the color and light of each painting reflecting this change. My hope was to bring more color, vibrancy and nature back to this concrete corridor and hopefully beautify people’s commute.”
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Expect delays in November beginning with rumble strip installation |
The first phase of the safety improvements on the CO 119/The Diagonal is starting with the installation of rumble strips. The project will impact CO 119 from Longmont to Boulder at Foothills Parkway.
Bicyclists are encouraged to avoid the area from Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 13-16 due to lane and shoulder closures. Learn more on the press release.
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| State reps tour Boulder on e-bikes |
Boulder advocates for transportation investments |
Community Cycles and Bicycle Colorado co-hosted a e-bike tour with members of the State Transportation Legislative Review Committee, along with the City of Boulder, Boulder Transportation Connections, and Boulder BCycle.
City staff shared information about biking in Boulder, including about local e-bike incentives and efforts toward safer, connected infrastructure.
Along with our partners, our goal was to inform state legislators on the role of e-bikes in a multimodal system, including understanding the impact of previous legislation, and the need to expand investments in safe infrastructure and equitable programs.
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| Food trucks now at Valmont City Park |
Tell your favorite food truck vendors that they can now apply for a license to park at Valmont! Grab your bike and stop by the east Valmont parking lot Tuesday through Friday mornings to check out our first vendor, the Café Alejandro coffee truck.
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| Boulder's bike network ranks 15th in nation |
PeopleForBikes has rated Boulder the fifth best place to bike in the mountain region and 15th in the U.S.!
The organization ranks the quality of bike networks across the world annually using data factors like intersection treatments, safe speeds and protected bike lanes. Learn more about biking in Boulder.
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| Stay prepared for emergencies
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Much of what makes Boulder beautiful can also make it more likely to experience natural disasters — like wildfires, blizzards and flash flooding.
It’s critical to be prepared to respond quickly.
Here are three easy ways to prepare:
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| Watch the Iris Avenue Virtual Open House |
Questionnaire open through early November
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As we look to make transportation safer, more comfortable and more connected, we invite you to participate!
Community members across town joined the in-person open house to share their experiences and learn about what we've heard so far.
If you couldn't attend or have additional feedback, we welcome you to the conversation via the Virtual Open House and questionnaire, open through early November.
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CO 7 project team wants to hear from you |
Meeting and questionnaire open through Nov. 6
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The CO 7 Corridor Segment A project is tackling transportation challenges on the East Arapahoe corridor, a critical commuter and business route between 28th Street and 63rd Street.
Watch the CO 7 Corridor Segment A online public meeting presentation video and provide feedback on the existing conditions you’d like to see improved and the proposed improvements being considered.
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| Provide feedback on Northwest Rail Peak Service Study
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Our partners at RTD are hosting another round of two public open houses that will provide new information about the Northwest Rail Peak Service Study, including siding locations and community benefits and impacts for the proposed commuter rail between Longmont and Denver.
Join one of the public open houses to learn more about the Northwest Rail Peak Service Study and provide your input. RTD looks forward to seeing you there!
Option 1:
— Nov. 8, 2023
— Anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
— Civic Center in Longmont,
— 350 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO, 80501
Option 2:
— Nov. 9, 2023
— Anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
— Broomfield Community Center, Lakeshore Room: First Floor 280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020
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Can't make it? Join online!
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Older Adults Walks
November Event |
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Breaking barriers in construction |
At Transportation & Construction Girl Day, our city team set up mock potholes for the youth to try their hand at fixing. The event is geared toward encouraging young women to enter the transportation and construction industry. Over 1,500 young women and girls from the ages of 2-23 attended.
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| Walk and Roll to School Day |
This month, we walked and rolled along with families to support fun, safe and active ways for kids to get to school.
The annual celebration was a huge success — possible with your support and the leadership of local schools and families choosing active transportation.
Keep on walking, biking and rolling, Boulder!
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims |
Snow and Ice Response Review |
We are in the process of reviewing our snow response. Staff are developing draft recommendations based on data and community engagement from this spring. Stay tuned for a community update and input opportunities in early 2024!
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2024 pavement maintenance |
The draft 2024 Pavement Management Program has been posted. View the webpage to learn more and preview the proposed program map. As City Council has proposed additional program funds for 2024, proposed streets and treatments may change.
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RTD is offering digital options through their MyRide app, which also acts as a digital transit card. Learn more about MyRide.
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