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COLFAX ULTIMODAL ACCESS STUDY Prepared for: City and County of Denver Public Works and City of Aurora Prepared by: David Evans and Associates with Alta Planning + Design and Apex Design M FINAL STUDY REPORT AUGUST 2016

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Page 1: Colfax Multimodal Access Study - 2016 - Denver...presentations on January 6th, 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project. The study team met

COLFAX ULTIMODAL ACCESS STUDY

Prepared for City and County of Denver Public Works and City of Aurora

Prepared by David Evans and Associates with Alta Planning + Design and Apex Design

M

FINAL STUDY REPORT AUGUST 2016

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 STUDY GOALS 1

OBJECTIVES 1

CHAPTER 2 STUDY OUTREACH 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH 3

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH 4

SUMMARY 4

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 5 DATA 5

TYPOLOGIES 6

CHAPTER 4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 9 TO THE STATION 9

AT THE STATION 13

CHAPTER 5 RECOMMENDATIONS 19 TO THE STATION 20

AT THE STATION 20

MARIPOSA STATION 21

13TH STREET STATION 21

14TH STREET STATION 22

BROADWAY STATION 22

GRANT STATION 23

DOWNING STATION 23

JOSEPHINE STATION 24

STEELE STATION 24 COLORADO STATION 25

EUDORA STATION 25

KRAMERIA STATION 26

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MONACO STATION 26

QUEBEC STATION 27

UINTA STATION 27

YOSEMITE STATION 28

DAYTON STATION 28

HAVANA STATION 29

MOLINE STATION 29

PEORIA STATION 30

SCRANTON STATION 30

AURORA STATION 31

POTOMAC STATION 31

CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSIONS 33 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 33

STATION COSTS 37

NEXT STEPS 37

FIGURES Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations 6 Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map 7 Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design 34 Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design 35 Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design 36 Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map 37

TABLES Table 1 Station Typology 7 Table 2 Station Costs 37

APPENDICES Appendix A Public Outreach Table Appendix B Simplified Treatment Tables Appendix C East-West Bike Access Appendix D At the Station Table Appendix E Safety Information

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

The Colfax Corridor Connections project aims to improve access for people traveling along Colfax Avenue between Denver and Aurora with bus rapid transit (BRT) as the preferred alternative BRT service on this corridor is anticipated to provide enhanced transit service in the form of limited stops fast travel times exclusive lanes more frequent headways and consistent branding throughout all components of the system

This study as part of the BRT project identifies pedestrian and bicycle improvements to provide better access to improved transit service along Colfax as part of the larger BRT project Recommendations will be included as part of the Colfax Corridor Connections project for the environmental clearance process The improvement recommendations will also inform City and County of Denver (CCD) and City of Aurora (CoA) staff for future longer term studies

STUDY GOALS As part of the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project the goal for this study is to improve access for BRT riders who chose to walk and bike to the stations by improving multimodal access to and at BRT stations and identifying high ease-of-use improvements that can be funded in the near

term with the BRT project

High ease-of-use is a designation to identify more comfortable low stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are priority routes for accessing BRT stations by foot and bike

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

OBJECTIVES The project team identified a list of potential treatments with short term timeframes and feasible implementation with direct and high quality benefit to people accessing the BRT stations by foot or bike Since both pedestrians and bicyclists will travel to and at the stations the treatments and recommendations are organized in two categories ldquoto the stationsrdquo and ldquoat the stationsrdquo

ldquoTo the stationsrdquo Access for pedestrians and bicyclists

along streets in the station area

ldquoAt the stationsrdquo Pedestrian and bicycle treatments

immediately adjacent to the stop and at adjacent intersections

This captures improvements for people traveling to the 22 stations from multiple blocks away as well as improvements at the stations and immediately adjacent intersections

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CHAPTER 2

Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

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2 STUDY OUTREACH

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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METHODOLOGY 3

Montview Blvd

17th Ave

DE

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ER

AU

RO

RA

17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

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ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

TION

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

ATIO

N

STEE

LE S

TATI

ON

COLO

RADO

STA

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EUDO

RA S

TATI

ON

KRAM

ERIA

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ACO

STAT

ION

QUEB

EC S

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ON

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A ST

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YOSE

MIT

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ATIO

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DAYT

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TATI

ON

HAVA

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TATI

ON 13th Ave

MOL

INE

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ION

PEOR

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TATI

ON

SCRA

NTON

STA

TION

AURO

RA S

TATI

ON

POTO

MAC

STA

TION

Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

IPOS

A ST Civic

CenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

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FIELD

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GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

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STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

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L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

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IA ST

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bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

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IA ST

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E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

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VER S

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VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

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DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

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OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

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ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

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A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

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Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

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seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

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nt

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Colo

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

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nt

Dow

ning

16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

o

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

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Jose

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

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Colo

rado

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Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

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3

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

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-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

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Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

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-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

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Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

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without signals Cons

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BRT

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

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16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

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East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

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Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

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13th St East Bound (Fox) West Bound (Tremont)

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14th St East Bound (Bannock) West Bound (14th)

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Broadway East Bound (Lincoln) West Bound (Broadway)

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Grant St East Bound West Bound

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Josephine St East Bound West Bound

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Steele St East Bound West Bound

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Eudora St East Bound West Bound

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Krameria St East Bound West Bound

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Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound

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Quebec St East Bound West Bound

3 3

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Uinta St East Bound West Bound

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Yosemite St East Bound West Bound

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 STUDY GOALS 1

OBJECTIVES 1

CHAPTER 2 STUDY OUTREACH 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH 3

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH 4

SUMMARY 4

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 5 DATA 5

TYPOLOGIES 6

CHAPTER 4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 9 TO THE STATION 9

AT THE STATION 13

CHAPTER 5 RECOMMENDATIONS 19 TO THE STATION 20

AT THE STATION 20

MARIPOSA STATION 21

13TH STREET STATION 21

14TH STREET STATION 22

BROADWAY STATION 22

GRANT STATION 23

DOWNING STATION 23

JOSEPHINE STATION 24

STEELE STATION 24 COLORADO STATION 25

EUDORA STATION 25

KRAMERIA STATION 26

Page i

MONACO STATION 26

QUEBEC STATION 27

UINTA STATION 27

YOSEMITE STATION 28

DAYTON STATION 28

HAVANA STATION 29

MOLINE STATION 29

PEORIA STATION 30

SCRANTON STATION 30

AURORA STATION 31

POTOMAC STATION 31

CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSIONS 33 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 33

STATION COSTS 37

NEXT STEPS 37

FIGURES Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations 6 Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map 7 Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design 34 Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design 35 Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design 36 Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map 37

TABLES Table 1 Station Typology 7 Table 2 Station Costs 37

APPENDICES Appendix A Public Outreach Table Appendix B Simplified Treatment Tables Appendix C East-West Bike Access Appendix D At the Station Table Appendix E Safety Information

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

The Colfax Corridor Connections project aims to improve access for people traveling along Colfax Avenue between Denver and Aurora with bus rapid transit (BRT) as the preferred alternative BRT service on this corridor is anticipated to provide enhanced transit service in the form of limited stops fast travel times exclusive lanes more frequent headways and consistent branding throughout all components of the system

This study as part of the BRT project identifies pedestrian and bicycle improvements to provide better access to improved transit service along Colfax as part of the larger BRT project Recommendations will be included as part of the Colfax Corridor Connections project for the environmental clearance process The improvement recommendations will also inform City and County of Denver (CCD) and City of Aurora (CoA) staff for future longer term studies

STUDY GOALS As part of the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project the goal for this study is to improve access for BRT riders who chose to walk and bike to the stations by improving multimodal access to and at BRT stations and identifying high ease-of-use improvements that can be funded in the near

term with the BRT project

High ease-of-use is a designation to identify more comfortable low stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are priority routes for accessing BRT stations by foot and bike

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

OBJECTIVES The project team identified a list of potential treatments with short term timeframes and feasible implementation with direct and high quality benefit to people accessing the BRT stations by foot or bike Since both pedestrians and bicyclists will travel to and at the stations the treatments and recommendations are organized in two categories ldquoto the stationsrdquo and ldquoat the stationsrdquo

ldquoTo the stationsrdquo Access for pedestrians and bicyclists

along streets in the station area

ldquoAt the stationsrdquo Pedestrian and bicycle treatments

immediately adjacent to the stop and at adjacent intersections

This captures improvements for people traveling to the 22 stations from multiple blocks away as well as improvements at the stations and immediately adjacent intersections

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Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

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STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

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3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

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Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

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bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

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GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

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E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

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MON

ROE S

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FIELD

ST

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BIRC

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RISO

N ST

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ST

C OL O

R ADO

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Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

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MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

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RFIEL

D ST

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N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

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BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

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ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

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EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

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GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

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CL A Y

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ELIZ A

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Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

EN

VE

RA

UR

OR

A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

A ST

ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

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JOSE

PHIN

E ST

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N

STEE

LE S

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ON

COLO

RADO

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ON

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ION

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EC S

TATI

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UINT

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N

YOSE

MIT

E ST

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N

DAYT

ON S

TATI

ON

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NA S

TATI

ON 13th Ave

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INE

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Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

Page 37

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

Colo

rado

Stee

le

Eudo

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Mon

aco

Kram

eria

Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

oadw

ay

Gra

nt

Dow

ning

16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

phin

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

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to Y

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

o

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

oadw

ay to

Jose

phin

e

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

Colo

rado

Stee

le

Eudo

ra

Mon

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bec

Uin

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Yose

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

e

Stee

le

Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

ite

Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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Col

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rado

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

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Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

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Broa

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Dow

ning

Gra

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Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

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Colo

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to Y

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iteCo

lora

do

Eudo

ra

Kram

eria

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

Colo

rado

Stee

le

Eudo

ra

Mon

aco

Kram

eria

Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

bull Jogs often on major roads signalized

without signals Cons

bull Further than 16th from Colfax

BRT

Colo

rado

Mon

aco

Que

bec

Eudo

ra

Uin

ta

Kram

eria

Mon

aco

Yose

mite

Recommended primary east-west connection 17th Avenue

4

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

5rsquo

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7rsquo

bike lane

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

2rsquo 4rsquo varies (1125rsquo -1575rsquo) 1rsquo varies 1rsquo 14rsquo 2rsquo

bike travel travel raised median lane

44rsquo

East 16th Avenue from North Lincoln Street to City Park Esplanade

Buffered Bike Lane

5rsquo 2rsquo 11rsquo 11rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo

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ff er travel travel

buff e

r bike lane

36rsquo

5

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

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E 16th Avenue from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

12rsquo

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10rsquo

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11rsquo

63rsquo

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10rsquo

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10rsquo

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12rsquo

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12rsquo

24rsquo

travel

12rsquo

turn lane

11rsquo

shared-usesidewalk

12rsquo

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Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 2 - On-street Protected Bike Lane

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Avenue

Protected Bike Lane

7rsquo 3rsquo 8rsquo 12rsquo 46rsquo 12rsquo 8rsquo 3rsquo 7rsquo

bike lane

buff e

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buff e

r bike lane

106rsquo

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12rsquo 2rsquo 12rsquo 12rsquo

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38rsquo

6

East-West to the Station Routing

7rsquo 5

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Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 2 - On-street Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

11rsquo11rsquo

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76rsquo

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8rsquo

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95rsquo

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Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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E 17th Avenue from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

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Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

in connectivity the project team developed a concept for separated pedestrian and bicycle facilities The concept includes

a 12rsquo raised two-way cycle track and separated sidewalk

10rsquo 10rsquo 10rsquo 10rsquo 11rsquo 12rsquo

travel travel turn lane travel travel cycle track

63rsquo

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

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12rsquo 10rsquo 13rsquo 12rsquo

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47rsquo

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Neighborhood Bikeway

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8

East-West to the Station Routing 9

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Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 2 - Proposed Cycle Track

Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

11rsquo 11rsquo11rsquo 11rsquo 10rsquo

travel

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76rsquo

East 17th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite

Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

East 17th Avenue identified as a proposed buffered bike lane in Denver Moves provides a connection for bicyclists from

Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite The subsequent section illustrate this proposed east-west connection

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Facility Cost Summary

Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

Station Amenities MarkingSignage Improvements Crossing Improvements St

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4 4

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1 1

x x x x x x x x x

13th St East Bound (Fox) West Bound (Tremont)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

14th St East Bound (Bannock) West Bound (14th)

2 2

x x x x x x x

Broadway East Bound (Lincoln) West Bound (Broadway)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

Grant St East Bound West Bound

2 2

x x x x x

Downing St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1 x x x x x

Josephine St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x

Steele St East Bound West Bound

3 3

x x x x x

Colorado Blvd East Bound West Bound

3 1

x x x x x x x

Eudora St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1

x x x x

Krameria St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 x x x x x

Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound

4 4

1 1

1 1

x x x x x

Quebec St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x x

Uinta St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x

Yosemite St East Bound West Bound

3 3

2 2 1

x x x x x x x

Dayton St East Bound (Emporia) West Bound (Dayton)

3 2

2 x x

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2 2

x x

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East Bound West Bound

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2 4 2

x x

APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Page 3: Colfax Multimodal Access Study - 2016 - Denver...presentations on January 6th, 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project. The study team met

MONACO STATION 26

QUEBEC STATION 27

UINTA STATION 27

YOSEMITE STATION 28

DAYTON STATION 28

HAVANA STATION 29

MOLINE STATION 29

PEORIA STATION 30

SCRANTON STATION 30

AURORA STATION 31

POTOMAC STATION 31

CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSIONS 33 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 33

STATION COSTS 37

NEXT STEPS 37

FIGURES Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations 6 Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map 7 Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design 34 Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design 35 Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design 36 Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map 37

TABLES Table 1 Station Typology 7 Table 2 Station Costs 37

APPENDICES Appendix A Public Outreach Table Appendix B Simplified Treatment Tables Appendix C East-West Bike Access Appendix D At the Station Table Appendix E Safety Information

Page ii Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

The Colfax Corridor Connections project aims to improve access for people traveling along Colfax Avenue between Denver and Aurora with bus rapid transit (BRT) as the preferred alternative BRT service on this corridor is anticipated to provide enhanced transit service in the form of limited stops fast travel times exclusive lanes more frequent headways and consistent branding throughout all components of the system

This study as part of the BRT project identifies pedestrian and bicycle improvements to provide better access to improved transit service along Colfax as part of the larger BRT project Recommendations will be included as part of the Colfax Corridor Connections project for the environmental clearance process The improvement recommendations will also inform City and County of Denver (CCD) and City of Aurora (CoA) staff for future longer term studies

STUDY GOALS As part of the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project the goal for this study is to improve access for BRT riders who chose to walk and bike to the stations by improving multimodal access to and at BRT stations and identifying high ease-of-use improvements that can be funded in the near

term with the BRT project

High ease-of-use is a designation to identify more comfortable low stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are priority routes for accessing BRT stations by foot and bike

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

OBJECTIVES The project team identified a list of potential treatments with short term timeframes and feasible implementation with direct and high quality benefit to people accessing the BRT stations by foot or bike Since both pedestrians and bicyclists will travel to and at the stations the treatments and recommendations are organized in two categories ldquoto the stationsrdquo and ldquoat the stationsrdquo

ldquoTo the stationsrdquo Access for pedestrians and bicyclists

along streets in the station area

ldquoAt the stationsrdquo Pedestrian and bicycle treatments

immediately adjacent to the stop and at adjacent intersections

This captures improvements for people traveling to the 22 stations from multiple blocks away as well as improvements at the stations and immediately adjacent intersections

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 2

Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

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STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

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3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

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Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

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bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

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SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

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CLEVELAND PL

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W 13TH AVE

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I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

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E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

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E C

SPEER BLVD

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AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

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bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

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ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

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Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

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BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

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RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

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Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

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CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

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Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

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STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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Col

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

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ning

16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

o

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

oadw

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Jose

phin

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Broa

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Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

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ning

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nt

Jose

phin

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

e

Stee

le

Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

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Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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ra

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eria

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

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Col

orad

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seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

Colo

rado

Stee

le

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ra

Mon

aco

Kram

eria

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bec

Uin

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Yose

mite

City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

bull Jogs often on major roads signalized

without signals Cons

bull Further than 16th from Colfax

BRT

Colo

rado

Mon

aco

Que

bec

Eudo

ra

Uin

ta

Kram

eria

Mon

aco

Yose

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Recommended primary east-west connection 17th Avenue

4

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

5rsquo

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46rsquo

106rsquo

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r

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7rsquo

bike lane

E 16th Avenue from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

7rsquo

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46rsquo

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bike lane

E 16th Avenue from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

2rsquo 4rsquo varies (1125rsquo -1575rsquo) 1rsquo varies 1rsquo 14rsquo 2rsquo

bike travel travel raised median lane

44rsquo

East 16th Avenue from North Lincoln Street to City Park Esplanade

Buffered Bike Lane

5rsquo 2rsquo 11rsquo 11rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo

bike lane bu

ff er travel travel

buff e

r bike lane

36rsquo

5

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

5rsquo

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

12rsquo

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10rsquo

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63rsquo

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10rsquo

turn lane

10rsquo

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10rsquo

parkway

12rsquo

turn lane

12rsquo

24rsquo

travel

12rsquo

turn lane

11rsquo

shared-usesidewalk

12rsquo

E 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit St - Proposed Cycle Track

Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 2 - On-street Protected Bike Lane

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Avenue

Protected Bike Lane

7rsquo 3rsquo 8rsquo 12rsquo 46rsquo 12rsquo 8rsquo 3rsquo 7rsquo

bike lane

buff e

r parking travel median travel parking

buff e

r bike lane

106rsquo

Columbine Street Two-way Protected Bike Lane

12rsquo 2rsquo 12rsquo 12rsquo

turn lane turn lane turn lane

38rsquo

6

East-West to the Station Routing

7rsquo 5

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7rsquo 5rsquo

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City Park Esplanade

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cept

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200

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7

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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38rsquo

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12rsquo

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12rsquo

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12rsquo 2rsquo

E 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit St - Proposed Cycle Track

Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

Columbine St at E Colfax Ave - Opt 2 - On-street Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

11rsquo11rsquo

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76rsquo

10rsquo

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11rsquo

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45rsquo 45rsquo 3rsquo

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8rsquo

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8rsquo

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95rsquo

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95rsquo

47rsquo

11rsquo

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E 17th Avenue from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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8rsquo

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travel

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travel11rsquo

turn lane

E 17th Avenue from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 2 - Proposed Cycle Track

Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

in connectivity the project team developed a concept for separated pedestrian and bicycle facilities The concept includes

a 12rsquo raised two-way cycle track and separated sidewalk

10rsquo 10rsquo 10rsquo 10rsquo 11rsquo 12rsquo

travel travel turn lane travel travel cycle track

63rsquo

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

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12rsquo 10rsquo 13rsquo 12rsquo

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47rsquo

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Neighborhood Bikeway

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8

East-West to the Station Routing 9

Cit y Par k Esplanade

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E 17th Avenue from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd - Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 2 - Proposed Cycle Track

Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

11rsquo 11rsquo11rsquo 11rsquo 10rsquo

travel

11rsquo 11rsquo travel travel turn lane shared-use

sidewalk travel turn lane

76rsquo

East 17th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite

Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

East 17th Avenue identified as a proposed buffered bike lane in Denver Moves provides a connection for bicyclists from

Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite The subsequent section illustrate this proposed east-west connection

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ff er travel travel parkway travel travel

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r bike lane

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Facility Cost Summary

Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

Station Amenities MarkingSignage Improvements Crossing Improvements St

atio

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ss S

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Mariposa St On Mariposa At ColfaxLipan East Bound (Mariposa) West Bound (Kalamath)

4 4

2 2

1 1

x x x x x x x x x

13th St East Bound (Fox) West Bound (Tremont)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

14th St East Bound (Bannock) West Bound (14th)

2 2

x x x x x x x

Broadway East Bound (Lincoln) West Bound (Broadway)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

Grant St East Bound West Bound

2 2

x x x x x

Downing St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1 x x x x x

Josephine St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x

Steele St East Bound West Bound

3 3

x x x x x

Colorado Blvd East Bound West Bound

3 1

x x x x x x x

Eudora St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1

x x x x

Krameria St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 x x x x x

Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound

4 4

1 1

1 1

x x x x x

Quebec St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x x

Uinta St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x

Yosemite St East Bound West Bound

3 3

2 2 1

x x x x x x x

Dayton St East Bound (Emporia) West Bound (Dayton)

3 2

2 x x

Havana St East Bound West Bound

2 2

x x

Moline ra

East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x

in A

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2 2

x x x x

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West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2

x x

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2 4 2

x x

APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

The Colfax Corridor Connections project aims to improve access for people traveling along Colfax Avenue between Denver and Aurora with bus rapid transit (BRT) as the preferred alternative BRT service on this corridor is anticipated to provide enhanced transit service in the form of limited stops fast travel times exclusive lanes more frequent headways and consistent branding throughout all components of the system

This study as part of the BRT project identifies pedestrian and bicycle improvements to provide better access to improved transit service along Colfax as part of the larger BRT project Recommendations will be included as part of the Colfax Corridor Connections project for the environmental clearance process The improvement recommendations will also inform City and County of Denver (CCD) and City of Aurora (CoA) staff for future longer term studies

STUDY GOALS As part of the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project the goal for this study is to improve access for BRT riders who chose to walk and bike to the stations by improving multimodal access to and at BRT stations and identifying high ease-of-use improvements that can be funded in the near

term with the BRT project

High ease-of-use is a designation to identify more comfortable low stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are priority routes for accessing BRT stations by foot and bike

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

OBJECTIVES The project team identified a list of potential treatments with short term timeframes and feasible implementation with direct and high quality benefit to people accessing the BRT stations by foot or bike Since both pedestrians and bicyclists will travel to and at the stations the treatments and recommendations are organized in two categories ldquoto the stationsrdquo and ldquoat the stationsrdquo

ldquoTo the stationsrdquo Access for pedestrians and bicyclists

along streets in the station area

ldquoAt the stationsrdquo Pedestrian and bicycle treatments

immediately adjacent to the stop and at adjacent intersections

This captures improvements for people traveling to the 22 stations from multiple blocks away as well as improvements at the stations and immediately adjacent intersections

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report

CHAPTER 2

Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

Page 3

Page 4 Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

2 STUDY OUTREACH

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 5

CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

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3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

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ST

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T

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SPEER BLVD

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GAL

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T

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ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

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W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

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OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

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GAL

APAG

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W 12TH AVE

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KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

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RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

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ID

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E ST

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PONT

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YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

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ST KR

A MER

IA ST

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GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

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T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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Page 31

Page 32 Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

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ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

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ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

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ning

St

N Not to scale

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

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STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

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BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

e

Stee

le

Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

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rado

to Y

osem

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Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

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Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

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nt

Jose

phin

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Colo

rado

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bec

Uin

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Yose

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

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lora

do

Eudo

ra

Kram

eria

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

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Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

in connectivity the project team developed a concept for separated pedestrian and bicycle facilities The concept includes

a 12rsquo raised two-way cycle track and separated sidewalk

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East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

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East 17th Avenue identified as a proposed buffered bike lane in Denver Moves provides a connection for bicyclists from

Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite The subsequent section illustrate this proposed east-west connection

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Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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CHAPTER 2

Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

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STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 5

CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

3 METHODOLOGY

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Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

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is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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METHODOLOGY 3

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Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

IPOS

A ST Civic

CenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

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AR A C

ST

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T

E 12TH A VE

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JASM

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E 16TH A VE

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E 12TH A

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N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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Page 31

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

Page 34

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

Page 35

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

Page 36

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

EN

VE

RA

UR

OR

A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

A ST

ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

TION

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

ATIO

N

STEE

LE S

TATI

ON

COLO

RADO

STA

TION

EUDO

RA S

TATI

ON

KRAM

ERIA

STA

TION

MON

ACO

STAT

ION

QUEB

EC S

TATI

ON

UINT

A ST

ATIO

N

YOSE

MIT

E ST

ATIO

N

DAYT

ON S

TATI

ON

HAVA

NA S

TATI

ON 13th Ave

MOL

INE

STAT

ION

PEOR

IA S

TATI

ON

SCRA

NTON

STA

TION

AURO

RA S

TATI

ON

POTO

MAC

STA

TION

Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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to Jo

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

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16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

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Stee

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Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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Colo

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Stee

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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to Jo

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Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

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to Y

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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rado

Stee

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

bull Jogs often on major roads signalized

without signals Cons

bull Further than 16th from Colfax

BRT

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Recommended primary east-west connection 17th Avenue

4

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

5rsquo

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7rsquo

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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E 16th Avenue from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

2rsquo 4rsquo varies (1125rsquo -1575rsquo) 1rsquo varies 1rsquo 14rsquo 2rsquo

bike travel travel raised median lane

44rsquo

East 16th Avenue from North Lincoln Street to City Park Esplanade

Buffered Bike Lane

5rsquo 2rsquo 11rsquo 11rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo

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r bike lane

36rsquo

5

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

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a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

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connection

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

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Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

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East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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Study Outreach

As part of this planning effort the project team led outreach activities to collect feedback The team provided information at two public meetings in January 2016 In order to receive more detailed feedback the project team also presented and received feedback from the February and March meetings for the Denver Mayorrsquos Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and the Denver Mayorrsquos Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC)

Overall stakeholders shared positive feedback and understood the focus of the study on improving BRT access Input of potential strategies and concerns from both the public outreach and MBACMPAC meetings was documented and considered with the development of study recommendations or will be applied to future stages of BRT project development

PUBLIC OUTREACH Study information was presented at the public meetings held in Denver (on January 20th 2016) and Aurora (on January 21st 2016) A questionnaire asked a number of questions associated with the larger BRT project but two questions in particular collected information associated with bicycle and pedestrian access The questions asked attendees to select the most effective strategies and their largest concerns

The three most popular strategies identified were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The three largest concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

Full details of completed questionnaires relating to bicycle and pedestrian access are included in Appendix A

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STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

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TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

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which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Page 15

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 19

CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

IPOS

A ST Civic

CenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

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bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

Page 35

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

Page 36

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

EN

VE

RA

UR

OR

A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

A ST

ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

TION

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PHIN

E ST

ATIO

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STEE

LE S

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ON

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ION

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MIT

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N

DAYT

ON S

TATI

ON

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NA S

TATI

ON 13th Ave

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INE

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NTON

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TATI

ON

POTO

MAC

STA

TION

Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

Page 37

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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to Y

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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dway

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ning

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Jose

phin

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

oadw

ay

Gra

nt

Dow

ning

16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

phin

e

17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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rado

to Y

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Uin

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

o

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

oadw

ay to

Jose

phin

e

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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rado

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

e

Stee

le

Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

ite

Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

e

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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Colo

rado

Stee

le

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ra

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eria

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bec

Uin

ta

Yose

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

iteCo

lora

do

Eudo

ra

Kram

eria

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

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dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

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ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

bull Jogs often on major roads signalized

without signals Cons

bull Further than 16th from Colfax

BRT

Colo

rado

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Recommended primary east-west connection 17th Avenue

4

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

5rsquo

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5rsquo

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11rsquo

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11rsquo

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12rsquo

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46rsquo

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8rsquo

parking

7rsquo

bike lane

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

travel

7rsquo

bike lane

7rsquo

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12rsquo

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12rsquo

44rsquo

3rsquo

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3rsquo

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12rsquo

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46rsquo

106rsquo

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8rsquo

parking

7rsquo

bike lane

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

2rsquo 4rsquo varies (1125rsquo -1575rsquo) 1rsquo varies 1rsquo 14rsquo 2rsquo

bike travel travel raised median lane

44rsquo

East 16th Avenue from North Lincoln Street to City Park Esplanade

Buffered Bike Lane

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36rsquo

5

East-West to the Station Routing

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap

in connectivity the project team developed a concept for separated pedestrian and bicycle facilities The concept includes

a 12rsquo raised two-way cycle track and separated sidewalk

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Detroit St from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Opt 1 - Proposed Cycle Track

East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

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76rsquo

East 17th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite

Proposed Buffered Bike Lane

East 17th Avenue identified as a proposed buffered bike lane in Denver Moves provides a connection for bicyclists from

Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite The subsequent section illustrate this proposed east-west connection

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Facility Cost Summary

Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

APPENDIX D At the Station Table

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x x x x x x x x x

13th St East Bound (Fox) West Bound (Tremont)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

14th St East Bound (Bannock) West Bound (14th)

2 2

x x x x x x x

Broadway East Bound (Lincoln) West Bound (Broadway)

4 4

2 x x x x x x

Grant St East Bound West Bound

2 2

x x x x x

Downing St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1 x x x x x

Josephine St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x

Steele St East Bound West Bound

3 3

x x x x x

Colorado Blvd East Bound West Bound

3 1

x x x x x x x

Eudora St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 1

x x x x

Krameria St East Bound West Bound

2 2

1 x x x x x

Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound

4 4

1 1

1 1

x x x x x

Quebec St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x x x

Uinta St East Bound West Bound

3 3

1 1

x x x x

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3 3

2 2 1

x x x x x x x

Dayton St East Bound (Emporia) West Bound (Dayton)

3 2

2 x x

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2 2

x x

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2 4 2

x x

APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Stakeholder outreach for this study included involvement in the larger Colfax Corridor Connections project with presentations on January 6th 2016 to the Technical Working Group and the Community Task Force for that project The study team met with Walk Denver and Bike Denver at the beginning of the project to gain insight and discuss potential issues that might arise over the course of the project The team also presented at the February and March meetings of MBAC and MPAC

At the February MBAC (February 4th 2016) and MPAC (February 10th 2016) meetings the team introduced the study and talked about the overall goals and potential outcomes In addition to collecting general comments the team also distributed a similar questionnaire as was distributed at the January public meetings The strategies were updated with the most current list of possible improvements The top three strategies identified by these two groups were Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Crosswalk markings

The top three concerns from these two groups were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Lighting and Bike parking

Full details of comments received from these meetings can be found in Appendix A

The two March meetings with MBAC (March 3rd 2016) and MPAC (March 9th 2016) updated both groups with preliminary recommendations for potential strategies and station treatments

SUMMARY Overall public meeting attendees and members of the Mayorrsquos Advisory Committees selected the following top strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the BRT stations Green and intersection markings Protected bikeways and Signal timing

The top concerns were Crossing or walking on Colfax Avenue Safety and security and Cars not yielding

The project team considered the most popular strategies and how to mitigate the top concerns when identifying the study recommendations

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

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3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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METHODOLOGY 3

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Colfax Street

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Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

Page 7

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Page 15

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Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 19

CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

Page 20 Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

IPOS

A ST Civic

CenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

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bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

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IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

Page 34

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

Page 36

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

EN

VE

RA

UR

OR

A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

A ST

ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

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PHIN

E ST

ATIO

N

STEE

LE S

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ON

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RADO

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TION

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RA S

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ON

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ION

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EC S

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ON

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N

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MIT

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N

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ON S

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ON

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NA S

TATI

ON 13th Ave

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INE

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Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

Page 37

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

iteCo

lora

do

Eudo

ra

Mon

aco

Kram

eria

Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

ine

17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

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Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

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3

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

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-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

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16th 17th

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

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-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

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-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

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East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

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Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

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without signals Cons

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

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NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

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16th Ave from Detroit to Colorado Neighborhood Bikeway

East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

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East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

connection

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Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost

($mile)

East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

12

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3 3

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x x x x x x

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1 1

x x x x

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x x x x x x x

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 5

CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

DATA The project team utilized data compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project as well as additional data collected for this study The following data sources were utilized for this study Traffic volumes Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections

project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes along the corridor This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoto the stationrdquo recommendations

Turning movements Volumes were compiled for the Colfax Corridor Connections project and include current (2010) and projected (2035) traffic volumes at intersections along the corridor Additional traffic counts were collected at selected intersections to provide additional guidance for bicycle facilities This information was used primarily in identifying ldquoat the stationrdquo recommendations

Projected ridership Projected ridership information included boarding and alightings for the BRT stations in 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project These numbers were considered in identifying treatment recommendations based on anticipated number of riders at each station

Crash information Multimodal crash information was compiled for station areas within the City and County of Denver To incorporate the areas that people would likely transverse to get to the stop the project team utilized data for crashes located within one full block of the eastbound and westbound stops Crash information can be found in Appendix E

Bicycle and pedestrian observations The project team conducted bicycle and pedestrian observations at key areas along the corridor for consideration with recommendations

To the Station To develop recommendations for improving access to the stations the project team identified potential north-south connections to each BRT station North-south connections were identified based on review of Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016) and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) The project team conducted field visits and used aerial photography to assess planned improvements evaluate alternatives where multiple options for north-south connections exist identify the preferred north-south connection and identify additional bicycle and pedestrian treatment recommendations This was an iterative process completed in collaboration with CCD Public Works and City of Aurora staff

At the Station A station typology was developed to group stations of similar conditions and to facilitate the identification of appropriate strategies for improving assess at the stations Two main criteria were used to determine the three different typologies station characteristics and projected ridership The projected ridership used for this study is the anticipated ridership for 2035 developed for the Colfax Corridor Connections project

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

3 METHODOLOGY

Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

Midblock

Colfax Ave

BRT

BRT

Nearside or farside with lower projected ridership

Farside

Nearside

Colfax Ave

Nearside farside or midblock with higher projected ridership

BRT

BRT

Farside

NearsideBRT Midblock

Colfax Ave

Typology 1 Typology 2 Typology 3

TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

Nearside Reduced sight distance for crossing pedestrians when a bus

is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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METHODOLOGY 3

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Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

Figure 2 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Page 15

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

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E COLFAX AVE

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SPEER BLVD

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14TH ST

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W 13TH AVE

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E 18TH AVE

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bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

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KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

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Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

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Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

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RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

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DU ST

E 13TH PL

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Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

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Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

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Col

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seph

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rado

Stee

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Broa

dway

to Jo

seph

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

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ning

16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

Jose

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

o

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

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Jose

phin

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Broa

dway

Dow

ning

Gra

nt

Jose

phin

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

Broa

dway

Dow

ning

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nt

Jose

phin

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Colo

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

phin

e

Stee

le

Colo

rado

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

Colo

rado

to Y

osem

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Que

bec

Uin

ta

Yose

mite

-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

Jose

phin

e to

Col

orad

oJo

seph

ine

Colo

rado

Stee

le

-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

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-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

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East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

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conceptual and require further review and refinement

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East 17th Avenue from City Park Esplanade to Detroit Street

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East 17th Avenue from Harrison Street to Colorado Boulevard

Proposed Shared Use Sidewalk

To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

a concept to direct cyclists along the proposed Harrison Street neighborhood bikeway to a shared-use sidewalk from

Harrison to Colorado Boulevard The subsequent section and concept on page 11 illustrate this proposed east-west

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East 16th Ave from N Lincoln St to City Park Esplanade - Buffered Bike Lane $340500

City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

East 16th Ave from Detroit St to Colorado Blvd Shared Use Lanes $23780

East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

East 17th Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite Proposed Buffered Bike Lane $658600

Total $1473090

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APPENDIX D At the Station Table

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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TYPOLOGIES The station characteristics were determined by stop location on the block farside (immediately past the intersection) midblock (between two intersections) and nearside (immediately before the intersection) All stop locations offer pros and cons to transit users although farside stops are generally preferred This is especially true on systems equipped with transit signal priority such as the planned Colfax BRT to prevent buses from stopping twice at a single intersection

Pedestrians and bicyclists are expected to face potential challenges at each type of station which the strategies developed for this study will attempt to mitigate

Farside Boarding occurs further from intersection crossing points Waiting and boarding occurs further from intersection

lighting

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is stopped on the nearside area of an intersection Higher potential for conflicts between pedestrians

bicyclists and vehicles

Midblock Lack of nearby crossings within close proximity to stop

which often results in jaywalking by pedestrians andor illegal movements by bicyclists at midblock locations

Figure 1 Station Typology Illustrations

Three typologies were developed based on station ridership and characteristics Ridership is based on boardings for both the eastbound and westbound stops The following three typologies were created as categories that would likely require similar types of station strategies Typology 1 Stations with lower projected ridership These

include stations with both nearside and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 2 Stations located at and between intersections for stops with low projected ridership These include midblock and farside stops with projected ridership under 2500 boardings per day

Typology 3 The most complex type of stations located at and between intersections with high projected ridership These include nearside farside and midblock stops over 2500 boardings per day

Examples of each of the typologies are illustrated in Figure 1

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Figure 2 Colfax BRT Station Map

The resulting typologies for each station along the Colfax corridor are shown in Table 1

Table 1 Station Typologies

Stop ID Station Typology Stop ndash E bound Stop ndash W Bound 2010 Boardings

2035 Boardings

1 Mariposa 3 Nearside Farside 4689 4745

2 13th1 2 Midblock Farside 1153 1827

3 14th 2 Midblock Midblock 591 1758 4 Broadway 3 Nearside Nearside 2835 6471 5 Grant 1 Nearside Farside NA2 NA2

6 Downing 1 Nearside Farside 2292 2172 7 Josephine 1 Nearside Farside 1623 2105

75 Steele 2 Farside Farside NA2 NA2

8 Colorado 3 Farside Nearside 1688 2495 9 Eudora 1 Nearside Farside 755 1149

10 Krameria3 1 Farside Nearside 145 132 11 Monaco 1 Nearside Nearside 1154 1046 12 Quebec 1 Farside Nearside 504 531 13 Uinta 1 Farside Farside 312 395 14 Yosemite 2 Midblock Farside 745 1106 15 Dayton 2 Midblock Farside 1189 1512 16 Havana 2 Farside Farside 865 1101 17 Moline 3 Farside Farside 1824 2878 18 Peoria 2 Midblock Farside 1155 1217

185 Scranton 2 NA Midblock NA2 NA2

19 Aurora4 3 Midblock Farside 1267 5123 20 Potomac 2 Midblock Farside 404 1990

(1) Data from Colfax and Welton (2) Current and projected ridership was not available (3) Data from Colfax and Ivy (4) Data from Aurora Ct17th Ave

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CHAPTER 4

POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

After collecting and compiling available data the project team developed a list of potential treatments for pedestrian and bicycle access improvements to the station and at the station To be considered within the list of potential treatments the treatments must have relatively low impact (on project cost and roadway infrastructure) with an expected direct improvement on BRT station access for pedestrians and bicyclists

All of the potential treatments reviewed in this report are conceptual and will need to be further analyzed in subsequent levels of design to determine ultimate feasibility and design

A simplified table with details of potential treatments can be found in Appendix B

TO THE STATION The project team identified three categories of short-term strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to BRT stations These categories are bicycle improvements pedestrian improvements and shared-use improvements Recommended strategies for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access to BRT stations vary throughout the corridor based on existing infrastructure right-of-way traffic volumes (motorized and non-motorized) and speeds cost and desired user experience These short-term strategies typically do not require major changes to existing right-of-way Strategies largely consist of signage crossing improvements signal modifications and striping

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Bicycle Improvements Bicycle improvements consist of clearly designated space within the right-of-way to enhance bicyclist safety navigability and access to the BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Bike lane Buffered bike lane One-way protected bike lane Two-way protected bike lane Contraflow bike lane Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

B icycle improvements

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

A bike lane is a travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A buffered bike lane is a conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes with moderate travel speeds and volumes

A one-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

A two-way protected bike lane is a physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

A contraflow bike lane is a designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeways (bike boulevards) are low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvements Improvements for pedestrians directly address sidewalk needs to enhance pedestrian safety and access to the BRT stations These types of treatments are New sidewalk installation Sidewalk widening

Sidewalk installation is necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

pedestrian improvements Sidewalk widening should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in Aurora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Shared-Use Improvements Utilizing space shared by both pedestrians and bicyclists shared-use improvements directly address gaps in connectivity and key crossings to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety navigability and access to BRT stations Examples of these types of treatments include Shared-use sidewalk Enhanced treatment crosswalks

A shared-use sidewalk can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Shared use improvements

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

AT THE STATION The project team grouped potential short term strategies to improve access at the BRT stations into three categories station amenities markingsignage improvements and crossing improvements While these strategies generally improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists they are not recommended at every station given the specific physical characteristics expected volume of pedestrians and bicyclists cost tradeoffs to drivers and direct impact to the BRT station Solutions consist of concrete paving curb improvements signage and striping--all within the City right-of-way

Station Amenities Amenities at the BRT stations are intended to improve the station experience for riders and encourage multimodal access and general BRT ridership The strategies considered by this study are Inverted U-rack bike racks Bike lockers

Inverted U-rack bike racks provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

station amenit ies

Bike lockers provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Signage and Pavement Marking Improvements Signage and marking improvements clearly differentiate space for the different users (bicyclists versus pedestrians versus vehicular drivers) and improve navigation through the station area The strategies considered by this study are Flashing yellow arrow Protected-only right turn (red arrow) Bike box Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo often placed with a yield sign Sign ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo Station wayfinding signs

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

The flashing yellow arrow is a vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

The protected-only right turn (red arrow) is a protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

A bike box is a pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is typically recommended at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing improvements provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings are pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

To improve access through intersections green and crossing pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

The ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign increases driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

The ldquo2 way crossingrdquo sign alerts drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

signage amp pavement marking improvements

The ldquoCross at Crosswalkrdquo sign directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs are intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Page 15

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

Crossing Improvements Intersection crossing improvements are intended to increase the safety of all users through the intersections immediately adjacent to the station The strategies considered by this study are Concrete median Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments New crosswalk marking

A concrete median is a raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

crossing improvements

A median extension extends an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

A perpendicular alignment of crosswalk realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This may be recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing treatments provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

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POTENTIAL TREATMENTS 4

Standard crosswalks which may be either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

A pedestrian curb extension is an expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

crossing improvements

Countdown pedestrian signals are pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be considered for recommendation at all stations if not already present

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4 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 19

CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS

To examine pedestrian and bicycle improvement strategies for the Colfax BRT stations this study examined the design elements at the stations and adjacent intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists improvements along north-south routes to provide better access tofrom stations and concepts for improved east-west bicycle access related to the identified north-south routes

This chapter describes the concept-level recommendations for access improvements to the station and at the station The implementation of the recommended treatments and strategies outlined in this report will require further evaluation during subsequent stages of design with the BRT project or a separate improvement project

EAST-WEST BIKE ACCESS

Concepts for improved east-west bicycle access were identified to provide better access tofrom the Colfax BRT stations The concepts were evaluated to consider the need for enhanced facilities intersection modifications and roadway configuration challenges as well as costs The implementation station access was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from east-west bicycle routes While evaluating the to the station recommendations the project team identified east-west areas of particular interest to BRT due to the lack of a consistent east-west bicycle connection near Colfax Avenue Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to Colfax Avenue include 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway) E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison St) E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplanade to Detroit St and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling

Street) W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street) E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street) E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors Between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard the primary recommended east-west connection is on 16th Avenue From Colorado Boulevard to Yosemite 17th Avenue has been identified as the recommended primary east-west connection A few other locations were examined in closer detail to determine the best east-west routing navigating East High School from Colfax AveColumbine Street on City Park Esplanade and 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Full recommendations can be found in Appendix C

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5 RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE STATION Routing and potential treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the BRT stations are based on recommendations identified in related planning initiatives field observations existing right-of-way and available traffic volume and speed data See Chapter 3 for more information on data used to inform recommendations

The identified routing recommendations assume that bicyclists will typically access the Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown east-west bicycle routes

With the exception of a few areas sidewalks generally exist throughout the corridor area and provide pedestrian connections to the stations Crossing enhancements are recommended at most of the route crossings at 12th Avenue 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue

The City and County of Denver will designate applicable Colfax Avenue sidewalks accessing the stations as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make riding on the sidewalk legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax Avenue traverse is recommended Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

Wayfinding signage is recommended for all proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Enhanced wayfinding is recommended at anticipated bicycle and pedestrian high ease-of-use stations (Mariposa Street 14th Street Broadway Steele Street Eudora Street Krameria Street and Uinta Street)

AT THE STATION Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station depend on projected ridership stop location adjacent land uses traffic operation analysis bicycle connections and available crash data Pedestrian countdown signals and station wayfinding signs are recommended at every station along the BRT corridor due to the increased number of pedestrians expected and the focus on improving access to the stations Inverted-U racks are recommended for every station except the eastbound stop at Aurora Court where existing bike racks are expected to meet demand

Strategies were considered to provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts Pedestrian signal timing improvements were recommended at locations with benefits to crossing pedestrians while not creating notable delays for motor vehicles Various crosswalk improvements (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) were recommended at stations with high ridership andor near areas with safety concerns

Pedestrian signal timing improvements were analyzed with a comparison between benefits to crossing pedestrians versus potential additional vehicular and BRT delay Various crosswalk improvements improve the crossing experience (eg perpendicular alignment of crosswalk and enhanced crossing treatments) These strategies provide better access at stations with relatively high projected ridership and safety concerns due to potential conflicts

The recommendations are described on the following pages by station with details for improvements at the station and to the station Improvements at the station focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience while the improvements leading to the station focus on enhancing the bicycle experience Improvements are illustrated on a map for each station Recommendations for treatments and strategies at each station are summarized in a matrix in Appendix D The details and recommendations for each station are subject to change as further analysis and evaluation for each station continues with design development for the BRT project or a separate improvement project

MAR

IPOS

A ST Civic

CenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

KALA

MATH

ST

E C

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VE

MARIPOSA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

As the first stop for eastbound BRT riders the last stop for westbound BRT riders and a transfer opportunity with light rail this stop serves as an important connection along the Colfax BRT Given that this area already provides access to the light rail station improvements include adding more amenities for bicyclists who may use existing bike lanes (and a recommended extension to Colfax Avenue) to access the BRT station Since all riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks have been recommended for the eastbound stop Due to a nearby project at the Colfax Mariposa intersection the improvements for bicyclists will focus on Mariposa Street and the improvements for pedestrians will focus on Lipan Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box ndash on Mariposa Street Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments ndash To complement the

current work at ColfaxLipan high visibility crossings recommended at the ColfaxLipan intersection

New crosswalk marking - To encourage pedestrian crossings at ColfaxLipan a new crosswalk is recommended for the west leg of the intersection

Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on

Mariposa Street Extend bike lanes on

Mariposa Street to intersection

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

LIPAN

ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH A VE

E C OLF A X A

W 11TH A VE

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BL VD

GAL

AP A G

O ST

W 12TH A VE

7TH ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SHER

M AN

ST

Page 21

Civic Center Park

OLF A X A VE

W 11TH A VE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BL VD

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLE VEL AND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PL TREMONT PL

GAL

AP A G

O ST

EL A T

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

SHER

M AN

ST

13TH STREET STATION Although close to the Mariposa station the 13th Street station will draw riders traveling eastbound to Aurora Improvements for crossing bicyclists and pedestrians are recommended at this station due to the higher projected ridership as well as a high percentage of crashes involving pedestrians in this area This includes green and crossing pavement markings for bicyclists and enhanced crossing treatments for pedestrians Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place and Tremont Place and the recommended Delaware Street contraflow bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station As riders will travel in the eastbound direction on the BRT service more bike lockers and racks were recommended for the eastbound stop Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Place (southbound and

northbound) and Tremont Place (southbound) Delaware Street shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in

Denver Moves Consider a Delaware Street contraflow bike lane to the

south (similar to Bannock) Delaware Street bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

Extend Glenarm Place bike lane to intersection

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

OSA

GE ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

GAL

APAG

O ST

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

LOGA

N ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST CH

EROK

EE ST

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

ELAT

I ST

E COLFAX AVE

13TH ST

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

W 13TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

MAR

IPOS

A ST

11TH ST

SPEER BLVD

W 12TH AVE

7TH ST

CivicCenterPark

KALA

MATH

ST

E COLFAX AVE

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

CHER

OKEE

ST

SPEER BLVD

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

GAL

APAG

O ST

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CHER

OKEE

ST

DEL

AWAR

E ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Existing bike lanes on Mariposa St

bull Extend bike lanes on Mariposa St to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing bike lanes on Glenarm Pl and Tremont Pl (southbound)

bull Delaware St shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Consider a Delaware St contraflow bike lane to the south (similar to Bannock) Delaware bike facilities would require removal of parking or travel lane

bull Extend Glenarm bike lane to intersection

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Assumes a two-way facility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

bull Broadway study currently underway

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

SPEER BLVD

DEL

AWAR

E ST

FOX S

T

ELAT

I ST

13TH ST

bull Existing bike lane and protected bike lane on Bannock St

bull Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th St

bull Existing southbound bike lane on 14th St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

14th St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Mariposa St1 13th St

Broadway1

bull City of Denver will designate applicable Colfax sidewalks as ldquosidewalk riding routesrdquo to make sidewalk riding legal for bicyclists in locations where a Colfax traverse is shown Sidewalk riding is legal everywhere in Aurora

bull Most crossings of ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities at 12th 13th and 14th Avenues will need enhancements At a minimum these enhancements should include signage potentially curb bulbs and other crossing treatments

bull All proposed ldquoto the stationrdquo facilities that arenrsquot called out otherwise are shared lane markings and signage

bull All crosswalks proposed for routing to the station are existing unless otherwise noted

bull All proposed routes should include wayfinding signage Enhanced wayfinding should be provided at ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo

1 ldquoBikePed High Ease of Use Stationsrdquo At these stations enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided at the station and in routing to and from the station

Notes

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

LIPA

N ST

KALA

MATH

ST

OSAG

E ST

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

Civic Center Park

W 11TH A VE

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH A VE

W 13TH A VE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E C OLF A X A VE

KALA

MATH

ST

BANN

OCK S

T

CHER

OKEE

ST

FOX S

T

GALA

PAGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenter Park

W 11TH AVE

BANN

OCK S

T

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T STCH

EROK

EE ST

15TH ST

14TH ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

E COLFAX AVE

Page 22

14TH STREET STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The two midblock stops at the 14th Street Station offer direct access tofrom the BRT for City and County of Denver employees working in the Webb Building as well as nearby access to the Denver County Courthouse city hall and other municipal buildings Given the connection to a number of existing bicycle facilities (the Bannock raised protected bike lane 15th Street protected bike

Existing bike lane and raised protected bike lane on Bannock Street

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

Green and crossing pavement markings

CHER

OKEE

ST

lane and 14th Street bike lane) station recommendations

At the Station Improvements

the 14th Street Station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

provide bicyclists with multiple options for accessing area involve bicyclists The multiple access points will

safety concernsmdashespecially between pedestrians and bicyclistsmdashsince about two percent of all crashes in this

include green and crossing pavement markings to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should navigate through the intersection This will also reduce

BANN

OCK S

T

YBR

OADW

A

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks Shared sidewalk markings

Sign ldquo2 Way Crossingrdquo Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments

Existing northbound protected bike lane on 15th Street

Proposed protected bike lane (enhancement from existing separated bike lane) will be installed in 2016

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

BROADWAY STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound and westbound stops at Broadway serve a number of routes and attract many riders Even without BRT service both stops are currently heavily utilized In an effort to make crossings easier and reduce the potential for crashes crossing improvements are recommended for both pedestrians and bicyclists In addition to enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian signal timing improvements are recommended for this station as a potential solution for maximizing the time for people to cross the intersections The City and County of Denver is currently undergoing a study on Broadway that will include bicycle facility recommendations The potential Broadway two-way protected bike lanes will likely draw increased riders arriving by bike Due to high pedestrian volumes and existing security issues at this station bike lockers are recommended at this station with the BRT project Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Broadway shown as ldquoneeds feasibility analysisrdquo in Denver

Moves Assumes a two-way

AN ST

SHER

Mfacility on Broadway will serve station and will require parking andor lane removal

Broadway study currently underway

Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVEE 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

CivicCenterPark

W 11TH AVE

CLEVEL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEAR

L ST

FRAN

KLIN

ST

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

CHER

RY ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

JA CK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

M AD

ISON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

AD A M

S ST

SAIN

T P A U

L ST

C OOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH A VE

E 18TH A VE

PEAR

L ST

BRO A

D W A Y

AND PL

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

CL AR

KSON

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

GRANT STATION Improvements at the Grant Station focus on providing a seamless experience between the recommended bicycle facility on Grant Street and the BRT stops The recommended Grant Street two-way protected bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station This is the first eastbound stop along the corridor without lockers recommended Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

To the Station Improvements

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo

At the Station Improvements

Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

Enhanced crossing treatments

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

Green and crossing pavement markings

LINCO

LN ST

SHER

MAN

ST

GRAN

T ST

Inverted U-racks

LOGA

N ST

VANI

A ST

PENN

SYL

Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian push buttons

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

DOWNING STATION The Downing Station projected ridership is expected to be just over 2000 daily boardings Enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions will improve the pedestrian environment The existing Ogden Street signed bicycle route to the south and recommended Downing Street two-way protected bike lanes running north from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station A bus bulb out will provide additional space at the eastbound stop with relatively restricted space

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Ogden Street south of Colfax Consider a two-way

protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Avenue would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

L AF A

YET T

E ST

HU M

BOLD

T ST

M AR

ION

ST

E 11TH A VE

OGDE

N ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

W AS

HING

T ON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE CL

ARKS

ON ST

E C OLF A X A VE

P ARK A VE JA

CKSO

N ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

ST

GARF

IELD

ST

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

ASH

ST

C OL O

R ADO

BL VD

Page 23

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

W 11TH AVE

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Page 24

JOSEPHINE STATION The installation of bus bulb outs will provide additional space for the over 2000 daily projected boardings at the Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings will provide bicycle improvements at the intersection to help all users navigate the crossing The recommended City Park Esplanade one-way protected bike lanes and Gaylord Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements

At the Station Improvements

Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Avenue and west side of Detroit Street would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

Existing bike lanes on City Park Esplanade

Green and crossing pavement markings

Pedestrian signal timing improvements

Consider on west side of Columbine St a 2-way protected bike lane

ORD

STOR

D ST

YLYL

GAGA

GLE

NCOE

ST

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

DAHL

IA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Pedestrian curb extension Pedestrian push buttons

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

STEELE STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

A number of pedestrian improvements were identified for this intersection including shared sidewalk markings median extension enhanced crossing treatments and pedestrian curb extensions These improvements will provide an improved pedestrian environment for access to the Steele Station Current bicycle access along Steele Street a signed bicycle route will be further enhanced with the upcoming signal installation at the intersection and the recommended neighborhood bikeway along Saint Paul Street Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Improvements identified at the station include both types of bike parking (lockers and inverted U-racks) as well as pavement marking improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Bike box Shared sidewalk markings Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route

on Steele Street Signal and

bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

MON

ROE S

T

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

MADI

SON

ST

MIL W

A UKE

E ST

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

STEE

LE ST

OOK S

TC

UL ST

A SA

INT P

PENN

SYL V

ANIA

ST

BRO A

D W A Y

LINC O

LN ST

GR AN

T ST

L OGA

N ST

SHER

M AN

ST

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

E 17TH AVE

HUD

SON

ST

GLE

NCOE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

ELM

ST

FAIR

FAX S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

RA ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

RY ST

GRA

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVEE HALE PKWY

DAHL

IA ST

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

WAS

HING

TON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

VINE

ST

RACE

ST

HIG

H ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

YORK

ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

CLAY

TON

ST

ELIZA

BETH

ST

COLU

MBI

NE ST

CITY P

ARK E

SPLA

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

GAY

LORD

ST

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

BELL

AIRE

ST

MON

ROE S

T

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

ALBI

ON ST

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

bull Existing signed route on Steele St

bull Signal and bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Pedestrian signal at E 17th Ave needs additional sidewalk across E 17th Ave median

City Park

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLAY

TON

ST

MAD

ISON

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

MILW

AUKE

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

STEE

LE ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

ADAM

S ST

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

SAIN

T PAU

L ST

COOK

ST

STEE

LE ST

HUD

SON

ST

E COLFAX A

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

E HALE PKWY

bull Existing signed route on Ogden St south of Colfax

bull Consider a two-way protected bike lane on Downing between Colfax and 16th Ave would require travel lane repurposing or parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 18TH AVE

PEAR

L ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

FRAN

KLIN

ST

LAFA

YETT

E ST

HUM

BOLD

T ST

MAR

ION

ST

E 11TH AVE

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

CORO

NA ST

DOW

NING

ST

DOW

NING

ST

WAS

HING

TON

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH AVE

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

PARK AVE

Downing Stbull Existing bike lanes on City Park

Esplanade

bull One-way protected bike lanes shown on Esplanade in Denver Moves

bull Consider a reconstructed widened multi-use path on west side of Columbine St andor 2-way protected bike lane

bull Consider a raised 2-way protected bike lane on south side of 17th Ave and west side of Detroit St would require curb and inlet relocation tree removal and parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CheesemanPark

HIG

H ST

E COLFAX AVE

WILL

IAM

S ST

FILL

MOR

E ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

CivicCenterPark PE

ARL S

T

PENN

SYLV

ANIA

ST

W 11TH AVE

BROA

DWAY

LINCO

LN ST

GRAN

T ST

LOGA

N ST

CLEVELAND PL

W 12TH AVE

W 13TH AVE

GLENARM PLTREMONT PL

WAS

HING

TON

ST

CLAR

KSON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SHER

MAN

ST

bull Two-way protected bike lane on Grant requires repurposing a travel lane or parking lane per Denver Moves

bull Recommended implementation with Denver Moves phasing plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing signed route on Garfield St

bull Garfield St is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield St

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado

E 17TH AVE

BELL

AIRE

ST

JACK

SON

ST

MON

ROE S

T

GAR

FIELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

E COLFAX AVE

CLER

MON

T ST

BIRC

H ST

E BATAVIA PL

ALBI

ON ST

MAD

ISON

ST

HAR

RISO

N ST

E 16TH AVE

ALBI

ON ST

ASH

ST

CHER

RY ST

COLO

RADO

BLVD

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E HALE PKWY

Colorado Blvd

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Steele St1 Eudora St1

Josephine StGrant St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

OGD

EN ST

OGDE

N ST

C ORO

NA ST

DO W

NING

ST

DO W

NING

ST

EMER

SON

ST

E 17TH A VE

E C OLF A X A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

CHER

R Y ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E HALE PK WY

COLORADO STATION The eastbound bus bulb out provides additional space for the almost 2500 of projected daily boardings As an existing large and complicated intersection modifications were recommended to improve access for BRT riders Shared sidewalk markings will communicate to pedestrians and bicyclists the shared nature of the space Enhanced crossing treatments will improve safety

Existing signed route on Garfield Street To the Station Improvements

Pedestrian curb extension

Enhanced crossing treatments

Shared sidewalk markings

At the Station Improvements

Colorado Boulevard north of Colfax Avenue it is assumed that pedestrians will use the sidewalks on the west side of the street

bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Along

Garfield Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance to use the space for panhandling The recommended

for crossing pedestrians The median extensions will need to be examined further given the tendency for people

Pedestrian bush buttons

Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk

GARF

IELD

STGA

RFIEL

D ST

CKSO

N ST

JA

HARR

ISON

ST

VDOR

ADO

BLCO

L

ASH

ST

BIRC

H ST

CLER

MON

T ST

Inverted U-racks

Wayfinding signs Median extension

Garfield Street is shown as a neighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

Signal improvements are under construction at Garfield Street

Recommended implementation with BRT project

Assume pedestrians use sidewalks on west side of Colorado Boulevard

EUDORA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Lower ridership at this station (about 1000 daily projected boardings) indicates less potential conflicts between people accessing the BRT station and drivers Bus bulb outs for the eastbound and westbound stops will increase space for people waiting for the BRT as well as pedestrians and bicyclists passing through the area Green and crossing pavement markings will connect bicyclists to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation on the east side of Eudora is recommended across the E 17th Avenue median

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Median extension Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

Sidewalk across E 17th Avenue median recommended

E 17TH A VE

GLE

NC OE

ST VE

E 16TH A VE

ELM

ST

F AIR

F A X S

T

DEX

TER S

T

EUDO

R A ST

FORE

ST ST

CHER

R Y ST

GR A

PE ST

ELM

ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

D AHL

IA ST

VINE

ST

R A CE

ST

GAY

LORD

ST

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

Y ORK

ST

CL A Y

T ON

ST

ELIZ A

BETH

ST

C OL U

MBI

NE ST

CIT Y P

ARK E

SPL A

NADE

DET

ROIT

ST

DET

ROIT

ST

GA Y

L ORD

ST

Page 25

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

SPRU

CE ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL KE

ARNE

Y ST

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

HOL

LY ST

IVAN

HOE S

T

IVY S

T

E COLFA

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

X A

UIN

TA ST

UIN

T A ST

ULS

TER S

T

WILL

O W ST

TREN

T ON

ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

T AM

AR A C

ST

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 13TH A VE

VE

VE

JASM

INE S

T

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST

CO PK

WY

MAGN

OLIA

ST

MON

A GAR A

STNI

A

E 18TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A VE

VE

WY

O PK

CM

ONA

MER

IA ST

AKR

E C OLF A X A VE

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 13TH A VE

KRAM

ERIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

LOCU

ST ST W

YW

YM

ONA

MON

AC

CO

PKO

PK

MAGN

OLIA

ST

NIA

A ST

NE GA

R T ST

ONE

ID

WPO

R A ST

E 18TH A VE

KEAR

NE Y S

T

E 12TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

AL T O

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Page 26

KRAMERIA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

The eastbound bus bulb out will provide expanded space for riders to wait for the bus Although the Krameria Station is projected to have lower ridership than other stations enhanced crossing treatments will improve conditions for people crossing and alert drivers to the likelihood of pedestrians The recommended Krameria Street and N Kearney Street neighborhood

Y ST

JERS

E

bikeways and E 17th Avenue bicycle crossing treatment will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended across themedian at E 17th Avenue on the east side of Krameria

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements Existing signed route on Krameria Street Krameria St shown as a bike laneneighborhood

bikeway in Denver Moves

Bicycle crossing treatment recommended at E 17th Avenue

Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 2016

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria Street at 17th Avenue

MONACO STATION Although most stations with high capacity for bicycle parking occur at the west end of service and the east end of service it is recommended for this stop to have more bike parking than usual to provide an opportunity for people who start their trip in the middle of Colfax Avenue Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where select gaps currently exists which encourages access from an established neighborhood to the BRT corridor

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk New crosswalk marking Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Monaco Parkway

recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

Recommended implementation

KRAM

ERIA

ST

following Denver Moves

Connect select missing pedestrian facility gaps

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE SY

RACU

SE ST

XANT

HIA S

T

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

NIA

GARA

ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

SPRU

CE ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVE

GENE

VA ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

VEE 17TH A

W ST

OW

ILL

VE X A A OLF E C

WY

O PK

C

MON

A

IVY S

T

Y ST

JERS

E

YDEN

ST LE

GNOL

IA ST

A M

MER

IA ST

A

KR

QUEBEC STATION The Quebec Street Station will experience relatively low daily projected boardings at about 500 For this reason most of the improvements identified at this station provide basic access to the stops Other improvements are scheduled for the roadway and may include recommendations for a shared use sidewalk Existing and proposed sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue on Quebec Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Perpendicular alignment of crosswalk Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Quebec Street shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver

Moves Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area Study currently underway recommending shared use

sidewalk Recommended

implementation with BRT project

With Quebec Street reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec Street between Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue

E 17TH A VE

ONE

IDA S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

SYR A

CUSE

ST

PONT

IA C S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUIN

CE ST

QUEB

EC ST

QUE

BEC S

T

ROSE

MARY

ST

E C OLF A X A VE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E BA T A VIA PL

E 16TH A VE

UINTA STATION (High Ease-of-Use Station)

Although Uinta Station will have one of the lowest daily projected ridership of all stations many of the recommended treatments are intended to improve safety for pedestrians The enhanced crossing treatments pedestrian curb extensions and bus bulb outs will improve the pedestrian environment The recommended Unita Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station In an effort to guide bicyclists through the intersection green and crossing pavement markings are also recommended Existing sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue on Uinta Street

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Green and crossing pavement markings Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments Pedestrian curb extension

To the Station Improvements Recommended implementation with BRT project Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St

between 13th Avenue and 17th Avenue

UINT

A ST

UINT

A ST

ULST

ER ST

SPRU

CE ST

W AB

ASH

ST

V ALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH A VE

E 12TH A VE

E 16TH A VE

L OCU

ST ST

KRA

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

MER

IA ST

JASM

INE S

T

IV AN

HOE S

T

Page 27

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

SYRA

CUSE

ST

PONT

IAC S

T

POPL

AR ST

QUI

NCE S

T

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

SPRU

CE ST

ROSE

MARY

ST

E COLFAX AVE

ROSL

YN ST

OLIV

E ST

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

TON

ST

DALL

AS ST

DAYT

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

TEM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IRA S

T

FLOR

ENCE

ST

E COLFAX AVEGE

NEVA

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

GALE

NA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

VERB

ENA S

T

CHES

TER P

L

E C

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

bull Quebec St shown as ldquoneeds further studyrdquo in Denver Moves

bull Primarily 28rsquo wide through study area

bull Study currently underway recommending shared use sidewalk

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull With Quebec St reconstruction project connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Quebec St between Colfax Ave and 17th Ave

bull Existing signal at Emporia St mid block crossing

bull Emporia St is a non-motorized connection through two pedestrian plazas

bull Utilizes City Park trail network to the north

bull Dayton is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will use improvements identified through the upcoming multimodal corridor work scheduled for Dayton)

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 18TH AVE

NEW

PORT

ST

SPRU

CE ST

E COLFAX AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

UIN

TA ST

UIN

TA ST

ULS

TER S

T

SPRU

CE ST

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VALE

NTIA

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

TREN

TON

ST

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

TAMA

RAC S

T

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

BOST

ON ST

VE

GENE

VA ST

E 19TH AVE

bull Monaco Pkwy recommended as buffered bike lanes in Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Monaco Pkwy between 12th Ave and 14th Ave

E 18TH AVE

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

IDA S

T

NEW

PORT

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

E COLFAX AVE

JASM

INE S

T

OLIV

E ST

E 16TH AVE

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

Monaco Pkwybull Existing signed route

on Krameria St

bull Krameria St shown as a bikelaneneighborhood bikeway in Denver Moves

bull Bicycle crossing treatment needed at E 17th Ave

bull Bicycle facility implementation will take place in 20162017

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps across median of Krameria St at 17th Ave

E 18TH AVE

HOL

LY ST

LOCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

AMER

IA ST

NIA

GARA

ST

MAGN

OLIA

ST

LEYD

EN ST

JERS

EY ST

JASM

INE S

T

IVAN

HOE S

T

E 16TH AVE

IVY S

T

E BATAVIA PL

KEAR

NEY S

T

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 12TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E COLFAX AVE

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

bull Yosemite St shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

bull Existing path connects north end of Alton St with E 17th Ave

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite St between 14th and Colfax (Denver side)

bull Recommended implementation with BRT project

bull Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Uinta St between 13th Ave and 17th Ave

E 12TH AVE

WILL

OW ST

WAB

ASH

ST

VERB

ENA S

T

YOSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

CHES

TER P

L

E COLFAX AVE

XANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH AVE

DENV

ERAU

RORA

DENV

ERAU

RORA

E 17TH AVE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Yosemite St1

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Quebec St

Uinta St1 Dayton St

Krameria St1

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

A ST

ONE

ID

OLIV

E ST

C ST

PONT

IA

QUI

NCE S

T

AR ST

POPL

YOSEMITE STATION The westbound stop falls within the City and County of Denver and the eastbound stop falls within the City of Aurora The westbound stop is located at the farside of the intersection and with the proposed bus bulb out will provide an expanded space for riders to wait for the bus A number of recommendations to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians have been identified for this station including green and crossing pavement markings and enhanced crossing treatments The recommended Yosemite Street bike lane will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing off-street paths and sidewalks provide pedestrian access to the BRT station Sidewalk installation is recommended where a gap currently exists between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue on Yosemite Street (within CCD) Pedestrian and bicycle connections will be further enhanced by proposed trail connection to Montview Park with linkage into north Stapleton

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Green and crossing pavement markings Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

DAYTON STATION Aurora has identified Dayton Street as a multimodal corridor for future improvements to encourage all modes which will likely encourage more bicyclists to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Dayton Street and Emporia Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and City Park trail will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station All conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station is located at Fletcher Plaza a city park

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Existing signal at Emporia Street mid block crossing Emporia Street is a non-motorized connection through two

pedestrian plazas Utilizes paths within City Park to the north Dayton Street is a future ldquomulti-modalrdquo shared corridor Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area (and will

L OCU

ST ST

MON

ACO

PKW

Y

ONE

ID A S

T

NE W

POR T

ST

KRAM

ERIA

ST KR

A MER

IA ST

NIA

GAR A

ST

M A G

NOLIA

ST

LE YD

EN ST

MON

A C O

PK W

Y

E 12TH A VE

WILL

O W ST

W AB

ASH

ST

Y OSE

MITE

ST

BEEL

ER ST

BOST

ON ST

OLF A X A VE

X ANT

HIA S

T

XENI

A ST

XENI

A ST

E 13TH A VE

DENV

ER

A URO

R DE

NVER

A U

ROR A

E 17TH A VE

ALTO

N ST

AKRO

N ST

Proposed path connects north end of Alton Street with E

use improvements Pedestrian curb extension identified through the

Pedestrian push buttons upcoming multimodal corridorTo the Station Improvements work scheduled for

Yosemite Street shown as bikeway (for portions) in Aurora Dayton Street)bike plan and Denver Moves which would require parking removal

SYR A

CUSE

ST

QUE

BEC S

T Q

UEBE

C ST

ROSE

M AR

Y ST

ROSL

YN ST

E 12TH A VE

CHES

TER P

L

CLIN

T ON

ST

D ALL

AS ST

D A Y T

ON ST

EMPO

RIA S

T EM

PORI

A ST

ELM

IR A

ST

FL OR

ENCE

ST

E C OLF A X A

E 13TH A VE

E 17TH A VE

GALE

NA ST

DEL M AR PK WY

E 16TH A VE

A

17th Avenue Recommended

implementation following Denver Moves and Aurora Plan

Connect missing pedestrian facility gaps along Yosemite Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Street (Denver side)

Page 28

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

FLOR

ENCE

ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana Stbull No connecting

roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVEXA

NADU

ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

KENT

ON ST

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

DEL MAR PKWY

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

OSW

EGO

ST

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

HAVANA STATION Although Havana Station is projected to have about 1100 daily boardings there are limited bicycle connections to this station To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended The recommended Geneva Street and Ironton Street neighborhood bikeways will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Assumes no parking removal is possible to the north Geneva Street is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora

bike plan Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

JAMA

ICA ST

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

MOLINE STATION Pedestrian signal timing improvements to maximize the time for people to cross the intersection is recommended for this station given that this station is projected to draw a number of riders (over 2800 daily boardings) Delineation and signage for bicyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk is not recommended given that Moline Street is a bike facility The recommended Moline Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Pedestrian signal timing improvements Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Moline Street

recognized in Aurora plan as a key north-south bike route

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Page 29

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH A

E 13TH A

E 17TH A

E 16TH A

E 19TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

5 RECOMMENDATIONS

PEORIA STATION Due to the larger intersection and many turning movements enhanced crossing treatments and signs alerting drivers to expect pedestrians and bicyclists are recommended Recommended considerations for bicycles include the Oswego Street neighborhood bikeway and Peoria Street and Colfax Avenue multi-use paths to enhance access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and potential multi-use paths will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs Enhanced crossing treatments

To the Station Improvements No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper

blocksrdquo Consider potential

future sidepathmultishyuse path as shown

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

Utilizes paths within Generals Park

VE

PEOR

IA ST

PE

ORIA

ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

VE

VE

VE E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRANTON STATION This westbound stop provides direct access to the Anschutz Medical Center Very few treatments were identified for this stop since people will not have to navigate an intersection to access the BRT from the medical center To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo sign is recommended for the right out access located near the Scranton station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on the medical center campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

At the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements No crossing of E Colfax Avenue at this location Anschutz connections on internal pathways Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

GENE

VA ST

Page 30

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

SCRA

NTON

ST

E 16TH AVE

POTO

MAC S

TFIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

bull No connecting roadways to the east or west through ldquosuper blocksrdquo

bull Consider potential future sidepathmulti-use path as shown

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull No crossing of E Colfax Ave at this location

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Anschutz connections on internal pathways

bull Utilizes existing pedestrian overpass

bull Consider additional crosswalk on east leg of Aurora Ct and E Colfax Ave

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

bull Existing light rail station

bull Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu St and Wheeling St

bull Construction planned to start in late 2016 to create missing link of Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Rd

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

AURO

RA CT

E COLFAX AVE

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

QUEN

TIN ST

AURO

RA CT

SCRA

NTON

ST

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL

E 16TH AVE WHE

ELIN

G ST

bull Moline St shown in Aurora plan as bikeway

bull Consider parking removal for potential bike lane

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

KING

STON

ST

LIMA S

T

PEOR

IA ST

PEOR

IA ST

OSW

EGO

ST

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH AVE

LANS

ING

ST

MACO

N ST

KENT

ON ST

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

MOL

INE S

T M

OLIN

E ST

Moline Stbull Assumes no parking

removal is possible to the north

bull Geneva St is proposed as a bike boulevard per Aurora bike plan

bull Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area

E 12TH AVE

FLOR

ENCE

ST

HAVA

NA ST

IRON

TON

ST

IOLA

ST

IRON

TON

ST

JOILE

T ST

E COLFAX AVE

HANO

VER S

T

GENE

VA ST

GALE

NA ST

KENT

ON ST

JAMA

ICA ST

DEL MAR PKWY

E 17TH AVE

E 13TH AVE

E 16TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing This document describes existing and proposed routing to and from future Colfax BRT stations for pedestrians and bicyclists

Peoria St

Scranton St Aurora CtUrsula St Potomac St

Havana St

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

AURORA STATION Projected ridership is estimated to increase from approximately 1000 daily boardings to over 5000 daily boardings The recommended Ursula Street neighborhood bikeway will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and internal pathways on Anschutz Campus will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo Wayfinding signs

To the Station Improvements Anschutz connections

on internal pathways Utilizes existing

pedestrian overpass Pedestrians use

existing sidewalks in the area

AURO

RA CT

URSU

LA ST

XANA

DU ST

E 13TH PL

E 13TH AVE

E 17TH PL W

HEEL

ING

ST

MOL

INE S

TM

OLIN

E ST POTOMAC STATION

Bicycle lockers are only recommended at the westbound stop since the eastbound stop is the last stop in the east direction To alert drivers to additional pedestrians in the area the ldquoturning vehicles yield to peds signrdquo is recommended The recommended Xanadu Street Wheeling Street neighborhood bikeways and Toll Gate Creek Trail extension will enhance bicycle access to the BRT station Existing sidewalks and the regional trail extension will provide pedestrian access to the BRT station

To the Station Improvements Bike lockers Inverted U-racks Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to pedsrdquo Wayfinding signs

At the Station Improvements Existing light rail station Proposed bicycle improvements on Xanadu Street and

Wheeling Street Construction planned

to start in late 2016 to close the gap in the Toll Gate Creek Trail between Montview Blvd and Chambers Road

Pedestrians use existing sidewalks in the area POTO

MAC S

T FIT

ZSIM

ONS P

KWY

E 13TH AVE

XANA

DU ST

E 17TH PL

WHE

ELIN

G ST

sectbrvbar225

Page 31

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Colfax Multimodal Access - Draft Study Report Page 33

CHAPTER 6

Conclusions

The project team developed conceptual designs for three stations and developed conceptual-level costs for the improvement recommendations at each station

These conceptual designs were developed to illustrate example layouts of the BRT stations as well as to estimate general costs associated with the improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS The conceptual designs provide general guidance on placement for the identified recommendations for the Downing Station Colorado Station and Dayton Station

These three stations provide examples for the application of the study recommendations at typical corridor stations representing each of the typologies The recommendations are illustrated on the aerial graphics of the station areas originally created for the larger Colfax Corridor Connections study

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dow

ning

St

Dow

ning

St

Colfax Ave

Downing Station

As seen in Figure 3 enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian curb extensions provide improvements for pedestrians crossing this intersection to access the BRT stops The two-way protected bike lane that provides access along Downing Street from Colfax Avenue to 16th Avenue provides direct access for bicyclists who wish to bike to the Downing Station

Figure 3 Downing Station Conceptual Design

2-Way Protected Bike Lane

Dow

ning

St

Enhanced Crossing Treatments (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

BRT Bike Racks 15

Truncated Dome Strip

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave

Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Sign Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians

Curb Ramp (typ)

Bike Racks 15

Bike Locker BRT

Dow

ning

St

N Not to scale

Page 34

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Colfax Ave

Colorado Blvd

Colorado Station

Similar to the improvements highlighted at the Downing Station the Colorado Station as seen in Figure 4 includes enhanced pedestrian crossings as well as pedestrian curb extensions Perpendicular alignment of the crosswalks will also improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 4 Colorado Station Conceptual Design

Colorado Blvd

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Bike Locker

Bike Rack

BRTBRT 15Median Extension (typ)

Enhanced Crossing ShelterTreatments (typ)

Truncated Dome Strip

Concrete Bus Pad

Colfax Ave Concrete Bus Pad

Truncated Dome Strip Shelter

Bike Rack BRT BRT Curb Ramp (typ)

Possible future opportunity to improve Bike Rackspedestrian curb extensions at this

intersection and station Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

N Not to scale

Page 35

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

Dayton Station

The Dayton Station (in Figure 5) will provide improvements will provide bicycle parking at both the eastbound and westbound stops Pedestrian curb extensions and perpendicular alignment of crosswalks will improve the pedestrian environment

Figure 5 Dayton Station Conceptual Design

15

15

Shelter

BRT

BRT

Shelter

Concrete Bus Pad

Concrete Bus Pad Truncated Dome Strip

Truncated Dome Strip

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Colfax Ave

Day

ton

St

Not to scale

N

Curb Ramp (typ) Bike Lockers

Perpendicular Alignment of Crosswalks (typ)

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Median Extension (typ)

Pedestrian Curb Extension

Sign Cross at Crosswalk

Note The conceptual improvements at Dayton Station are subject to Aurorarsquos park master planning process as the station location is at Fletcher Plaza a city park

Page 36

Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 6

Montview Blvd D

EN

VE

RA

UR

OR

A

17th Ave 17th Ave

Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave

MAR

IPOS

A ST

ATIO

N 13th Ave

11th Ave

13TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

14TH

STR

EET

STAT

ION

BROA

DWAY

STA

TION

GRAN

T ST

ATIO

N

DOW

NING

STA

TION

JOSE

PHIN

E ST

ATIO

N

STEE

LE S

TATI

ON

COLO

RADO

STA

TION

EUDO

RA S

TATI

ON

KRAM

ERIA

STA

TION

MON

ACO

STAT

ION

QUEB

EC S

TATI

ON

UINT

A ST

ATIO

N

YOSE

MIT

E ST

ATIO

N

DAYT

ON S

TATI

ON

HAVA

NA S

TATI

ON 13th Ave

MOL

INE

STAT

ION

PEOR

IA S

TATI

ON

SCRA

NTON

STA

TION

AURO

RA S

TATI

ON

POTO

MAC

STA

TION

Legend

BRT StopRecommended Bike Facility

Existing Bike Facility

Colfax Street

Park

BRT Stop

STATION COSTS Conceptual-level costs were developed for the recommendations based on order of magnitude cost estimates (as seen in Table 2) The estimates generally include labor and material costs and are based on previous projects completed by CCD as well as national research from a number of sources Mobilization and construction contingencies will need to be added as these recommendations are compiled into construction packages Figure 6 shows the Colfax BRT Stations

Table 2 Station Costs

Station Total Cost Station Total Cost Less than $100k = $

Mariposa Station $$ Monaco Station $$$ $100k - $299k = $$ 13th Station 14th Station

$$ $

Quebec Station Uinta Station

$$$ $$

$300k and greater = $$$

Broadway Station $$$ Yosemite Station $$$ Grant Station $$ Dayton Station $$ Downing Station $$ Havana Station $$ Josephine Station $$$ Moline Station $$ Steele Station $$ Peoria Station $$$ Colorado Station $$$ Scranton Station $ Eudora Station $$$ Aurora Station $ Krameria Station $$ Potomac Station $$$

Figure 6 Colfax BRT Station Map

NEXT STEPS This report outlines recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and at the BRT stations to be constructed with the Colfax Corridor Connections project The recommendations focus on improvements that can be funded in the near term with the BRT project but also provide a framework to inform City and County of Denver and City of Aurora staff for future longer term studies and design that may occur as funding is available

The pedestrian and bicycle recommendations from this study address the goal of improving multimodal access to and at the BRT stations The specific treatments and applications will be examined further for each location during the future project design phase and may be implemented as funding becomes available with the BRT project or as separate improvement projects

Page 37

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6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

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APPENDIX A Public Outreach Table

RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Top Strategies Identified through Outreach

Strategies Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Green and intersection markings 30 10 5 45 18 Protected bikeways 27 7 3 37 14 Signal timing 22 2 4 28 11 Bike Parking 19 6 1 26 10 Crosswalk markings 18 3 4 25 10 Bicycle intersection markings 12 5 3 20 8 Curb improvements 15 3 1 19 7 Wayfinding 11 3 2 16 6 Other 7 4 1 12 5 Shared sidewalk markings 6 2 1 9 4 Medians 7 1 0 8 3 Bollards 6 1 1 8 3 Railings 2 0 2 4 2

Total 182 47 28 257 100

Top Concerns Identified through Outreach

Concern Public Meeting MBAC MPAC Total Responses Percentage Crossing or walking on Colfax 21 3 4 28 20 Safety and security 17 2 2 21 15 Cars not yielding 16 2 1 19 14 Lighting 11 3 3 17 12 Bike parking 8 5 1 14 10 Location of the station 11 2 1 14 10 Crossing or walking on side street 8 1 2 11 8 Room at station 5 2 3 10 7 Other 6 0 6 4

Total 103 20 17 140 100

APPENDIX B Simplified Treatment Tables

To the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Bicycle Improvements

Bike lane A travel lane designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists through use of pavement markings and signage They are typically used on streets with moderate travel speeds and volumes

Buffered bike lane

A conventional bike lane paired with a designated horizontal painted buffer space separating the bike lane from the vehicle travel lane andor parking lane This treatment may be used on streets with 3-5 travel lanes and moderate travel speeds and volumes

One-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in one direction on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes It is used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes high truck traffic areas of high parking turnover andor to mitigate intersections with high conflicts

Two-way protected bike lane

A physically separated bike lane that allows bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the street Physical separation from vehicular travel can include bollards planter strips extruded curbs or on-street parking lanes This treatment is typically used on streets with high travel speeds and volumes

Contraflow bike lane

A designated bike lane to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of vehicle traffic converting a one-way traffic street into a two-way street for bicycles This type of bike lane is typically used on streets where large numbers of bicyclists currently ride the wrong direction streets where alternate routes require excessive out of direction travel or alternate routes are unsafe for bicycling

Neighborhood bikeway (bike boulevard)

Low volume low speed streets which are modified to enhance bicycle safety and comfort using design treatments such as signage pavement markings speed andor volume reduction features and crossing improvements Neighborhood bikeways are typically used on streets with lower travel speeds and volumes streets parallel to major thoroughfares and streets that follow a desire line for bicycle travel

Pedestrian Improvement

Sidewalk installation

Necessary where gaps in the current sidewalk infrastructure exist Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of urban streets vertically separated from moving traffic and ideally have a horizontal buffer from moving traffic Sidewalk installation is recommended in areas where there are gaps in sidewalk connectivity

Sidewalk widening

Should expand sidewalks to be a minimum of 5 feet wide In areas with high pedestrian volumes sidewalks should be widened where possible to allow pedestrian through circulation space This treatment is typically used at intersections midblock crossings and transit stops areas of high pedestrian demand and areas where bicyclists are expected to share the sidewalk with pedestrians For sidewalk widening applications in urora the Cityrsquos Urban Street Standards should be utilized

Shared-use Improvement

Shared-use sidewalk

Can provide great access on streets with high volume high speed vehicle traffic and limited space for a conventional or protected bike lane In such circumstances bicycles may need to use the sidewalk with pedestrians In these areas the sidewalk should be widened if possible Shared-used sidewalks are typically used in areas where bicyclists only need to share the sidewalk for a short distance to reach a destination or connect to another facility

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

At the Station

Strategy Treatment Description

Station Inverted U-rack Provide a structure for parking and securing a bike within the station area These types of racks were considered in locations with limited space within the planned station area and an anticipated need for bike parking

Bike lockers Provide locations for secure long-term bike parking with restricted access and protection from the elements and theft The recommendations for lockers consider the available space within the planned station area the anticipated bicyclist volume and need for long-term bike parking

Marking Signage

Flashing yellow arrow

A vehicular signal to communicate to drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles during the crossing phase Stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections would typically have this recommendation

Protected-only right turn (Red

arrow)

A protected-only vehicular right-turn signal phase and phase for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross without vehicular conflict This treatment is considered for recommendation at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with exclusive right turn lanes

Bike box A pavement marking to indicate location for bicyclists to wait at an intersection in front of vehicles This treatment is used at stations with a relatively high number of anticipated bicyclists to facilitate direct bicycle access to the station while reducing conflict with vehicles at a signal

Pedestrian signal timing

improvements

Provide better pedestrian crossings and can include leading pedestrian interval and exclusive crossings Signal timing improvements would typically be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership but not necessarily with exclusive right turn lanes

Shared sidewalk markings

Pavement markings on the sidewalk that complement appropriate signage to communicate where bicyclists and pedestrians should use the sidewalk (includes the separation as well as mixing) This is typically recommended at stations that require more than a block to access the station

Green and crossing

pavement markings

To improve access through intersections these pavement markings communicate where bicyclists should use the roadway at approaches and through intersections Green and crossing pavement markings are usually recommended at stations with adjacent existing or planned bicycle facilities as well as stations that have a high percentage of nearby bicycle crashes

Sign ldquoTurning vehicles yield to

pedsrdquo

Signage to communicate to increase driversrsquo awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk This sign is recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and dedicated turn lanes

Sign ldquo2 way crossingrdquo

Signage to alert drivers of pedestrians and bicyclists from either side of crosswalk This sign is recommended at station area intersections with free right turn lanes

Sign ldquoCross at crosswalkrdquo

Signage that directs pedestrians to cross street at crosswalk This sign is recommended at midblock stations

Station wayfinding signs

Intersection signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to stations and bike parking These signs are recommended at every station

Crossing Improvements

Concrete median A raised median area in the center of roadway to act as a pedestrianbicyclist refuge This is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space and anticipated need due to intersection operations

Median extension

Extension of an existing raised median past crosswalk area This treatment is recommended at stations with relatively high projected ridership and intersections with available space

Perpendicular alignment of

crosswalk

Realigns existing crosswalks to be perpendicular to the intersection approach This is recommended at the station area intersections with geometry that allows perpendicular crosswalks and where other geometric changes to the intersection require the realignment

Enhanced crossing

treatments

Provide colored or textured crosswalk pavement markings for increased driver awareness of pedestriansbicyclists This treatment may be used at stations with relatively high projected ridership

Standard crosswalks

Also known as either transverse or continental are painted across a roadway to designate a pedestrian crossing These crosswalks are typically used at signalized intersection on every leg of the intersection unless pedestrians are prohibited from a section of the roadway and at midblock crossings with high pedestrian or bicycle volumes

Pedestrian curb extension

An expanded area at intersection corners to provide a larger pedestrian area and shorter crossing distance This treatment would be recommended at stations with higher projected ridership and intersections with available space

Countdown pedestrian

signals

Pedestrian signals that show time left for pedestrian crossing This treatment would be used at all stations if not already present

For more detail on bicycle specific facility applications see Denver Bikeway Design Guidelines

APPENDIX C East-West Bike Access

East-West to the Station Routing

MEMORANDUM1836 Blake Street Suite 100

Denver CO 80202

(750) 524-7831

wwwaltaplanningcom

To Rachael Bronson City and County of Denver

CC Ryan Billings Bart Przybyl Stacy Tschour Hannah Polow

From Kelly Ream

Date 7816

Re East-West to the Station Routing

East-West to the Station Routing

To the station routing for this CMLAS project was developed based largely on Denver Moves Enhanced Bikeways (2016)

and the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2012) recommendations The identified routing assumes that bicyclists

will typically access Colfax BRT stations via short north-south connections from crosstown (east-west) bicycle routes

Identified east-west bicycle routes running parallel to the Colfax include

bull 15th Street (Glenarm Place to Broadway)

bull E 16th Avenue (Broadway to City Park Esplanade and Detroit St to Harrison Street)

bull E 17th Avenue (City Park Esplande to Detroit Street and Colorado Blvd to Wheeling Street)

bull W 11th Avenue (Osage Street to Humboldt Street)

bull E 12th Avenue (Humboldt Street to Yosemite Street)

bull E 13th Avenue (Yosemite Street to Xanadu Street)

East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue and 17th Avenue were largely identified as the closest potential east-west bicycle corridors To identify preferred

east-west routes for BRT access the project team divided the corridor into three segments and based on existing

conditions and recommended bicycle facility improvements assessed the potential user experience challenges and

impacts to the built environment The following diagrams illustrate the pros and cons associated with each segment

1

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

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BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Broadway to Josephine East-West Route Identification Br

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16th Avenue East- and west-bound buffered bike lanes from Broadway to East High School

Pros

bull Existing bike lanes 17th Ave

bull Low speed low volume street 16th Ave Colfax

Cons

bull Additional wayfinding

recommended to connect

bicyclists to retail destinations

bull Discontinuous at East High

School

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17th Avenue Two-way protected bike lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Pros

bull High density of retail

destinations

bull No jogscontinuous route

Cons

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Changes to 2-way vehicular

travel at City Park Esplanade

creating complex intersection

bull One-way vehicular travel

requires contra-flow bicycle

facility

bull Would require removal of

parking andor travel lane

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

2

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th Br

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Josephine to Colorado East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue

Raised two-way cycle track around East High School and neighborhood bikeway on 16th

Pros

bull 17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

Cons

Less intensive infrastructure

needs

bull Lower speed lower volume

bull Close proximity to Colfax

bull Discontinuous at East High

School (indirect route)

bull Challenging intersections at 16th

and Colorado

17th Avenue

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on

17th Avenue

Pros

Cons

bull Bicyclists connect directly from

City Park Esplanade bike lanes

in east-bound direction

bull Bicyclists use existing signal to

cross Colorado

bull No out-of-path travel

bull Higher speed higher volume

bull Further from Colfax BRT than

16th

bull Removal of parkingtravel lane

Jose

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City Park Existing Roadways and Paths Primarily shared lane markings

Pros

bull Lanes and paths already exist

bull Low speed low volume

Cons

bull Indirect route bicyclists may

take alternate paths

bull Wayfinding recommended

bull Potential conflicts with people

running and walking

Recommended primary east-west connection 16th Avenue

3

East-West to the Station Routing

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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17th16th

-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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City ParkKey

Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

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-Slightly Lower Volume than 17th -Closer to Colfax BRT

-Multiple Jogs-Jogs Often on MajorRoads Without Signals

-Further than 16th from Colfax BRT

-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Connects to Aurararsquos PlannedBike Facility on 17th-No Jogs-Major Roadway CrossingsSignalized

Colfax

17th 16th Use Existing Street as Low-Volume Neighborhood Bikeway

East- and West-Bound Bike Lanes (Potentially Buffered) from Colorado to Yosemite

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-Lanes and Paths Already Exist-Low Speed Low Volume

-Indirect Route Bicyclists May Take Alternate Paths-Need Substantial Wayfinding-Potential Conflicts with People Running and Walking

-Bicyclists Connect Directly from City Park Esplanade Bike Lanes in East-Bound Direction-Bicyclists Use Existing Signal to Cross Colorado-No Out-of-Path Travel

-Higher Speed Higher Volume -Further from Colfax BRT than 16th

-Lower Infrastructure Needs-Lower Speed Lower Volume-Close to Colfax

-Discontinuous at East High School (Indirect Route)-Challenging Intersections at 16th and Colorado or Must Shift to 17th on Sidepath

-In Line with 17th to the East and City ParkEsplanade Connection to the West-Fewer Conflicts with People Running and Walking with Separate Bicycle Facility-Existing Sidewalk Has Few Obstructions to Widening-Off Street Facility is Low Stress

-Would Require Reconstruction-Substantial Wayfinding Required-Difficult Transitions at City Park Esplanade and Colorado

Primarily Shared Lane Markings Widen Existing Sidewalk to Accommodate a Multi-Use Path or Protected Bike Lane and Sidewalk

Two One-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17thWiden Existing Sidewalk to Multi-Use Path for One Block of 17th Neighborhood Bikeway on 16th

City Park SidewalkMulti-Use PathProtected Bike Lane

City Park Existing Roadways and Paths

16th 17th

17th Ave

16th Ave

Colfax

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-Existing Bike Lanes-Low Speed Low Volume Street

-Extra Wayfinding Needed to ConnectBicyclists to Retail Destinations -Discontinuous at East High School-Challenging Intersection at BroadwayConnection to DowntownWould Require Parking Removal in SomeLocations

-Lots of Retail Destinations Including Shopson 17th -No Jogs

-Higher Speed Higher Volume-Changes to 2-Way Vehicular Travel at City Park Esplanade Creating Complex Intersection-One-Way Vehicular Travel Requires Contra-Flow Bicycle Facility-Would Require Removal of Parking andorTravel Lane

17th Avenue

16th Avenue

17th Ave16th AveColfax

East- and West-Bound Buffered Bike Lanes from Broadway to East High School

Two-Way Protected Bike Lanes on 17th from Broadway to Colorado

Broadway to Josephine Josephine to Colorado Colorado to Yosemite

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Existing Bike Facility

Segment Boundary

Denver MovesProposed Bike Facility

BRT Line

BRT Station

Colfax BRT EastWest Bike Connection Options - Segments

Colorado to Yosemite East-West Route Identification

16th Avenue 17th Avenue Use existing street as low-volume East- and west-bound bike lanes neighborhood bikeway (potentially buffered) from Colorado to

Yosemite Pros

bull Slightly lower volume than 17th Pros

bull Connects to Aurorarsquos planned bull Closer to Colfax BRT 17th Avenue bike facility on 17th

16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs

Colfax bull Multiple jogs bull Major roadway crossings

bull Jogs often on major roads signalized

without signals Cons

bull Further than 16th from Colfax

BRT

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Recommended primary east-west connection 17th Avenue

4

East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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E 16th Ave from Broadway St to N Lincoln St - Buffered Bike Lane

Note Proposal shown displays recommendation from Denver Moves Civic Center Master Plan recommends a 2-way protected bike lane on 16th Ave

City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

East-West Route Recommendations

With the exception of concepts developed for East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard the proposed

east-west bicycle facilities are based on Denver Moves recommendations The following sections illustrate bicycle facility

recommendations for each of the identified east-west connections

Additional design concepts have been developed to address challenges to establishing continuous east-west bicycle

routing These areas include East High School Columbine Street and Colorado Boulevard All recommendations are

conceptual and require further review and refinement

East 16th Avenue from Broadway Street to North Lincoln Street

Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane

NOTE Section illustrates recently installed improvements

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Buffered Bike Lane

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East-West to the Station Routing

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane

Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing

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To route bicyclists from E 16th Avenue across Colorado Boulevard to E 17th Avenue Parkway the project team identified

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City Park Esplanade from E 16th to E 17th Ave - Protected Bike Lane $69610

Columbine Street On-street Protected Bike Lane $64900

East 17th Avenue Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $96500

Detroit Street Raised Two-Way Cycle Track $115800

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East 17th Ave from Harrison St to Colorado Blvd Proposed Shared Used Sidewalk $103400

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APPENDIX E Safety Information

IDENTIFIED TREATMENTS WITH SAFETY INFORMATION

13th Street Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting

at the 13thColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

14th Street Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the 14thColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Broadway Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 3 percent of all crashes (the highest out of all Denver stations) involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the BroadwayColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Downing Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the DowningColfax station area a total of approximately 8 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Josephine Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the JosephineColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Colorado Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the ColoradoColfax station area a total of approximately 4 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Eudora Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the EudoraColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Krameria Station Pedestrian signal timing improvements ndash To improve

pedestrian safety Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the KrameriaColfax station area a total of approximately 6 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

Uinta Station Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at

the UintaColfax station area a total of approximately 12 percent of all crashes (the highest out of any station) involve pedestrians

Pedestrian curb extension ndash To improve pedestrian safety

Yosemite Station Green and crossing pavement markings ndash For all crashes

resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 2 percent of all crashes involve bicyclists

Enhanced crossing treatments ndash For all crashes resulting at the YosemiteColfax station area a total of approximately 5 percent of all crashes involve pedestrians

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