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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
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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
Page 3
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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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Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report
METHODOLOGY 3
Montview Blvd
17th Ave
DE
NV
ER
AU
RO
RA
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
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TION
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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
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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3 METHODOLOGY
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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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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
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A ST Civic
CenterPark
KALA
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W 11TH AVE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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East-West to the Station Routing
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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
travel
12rsquo
cycletrack
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10rsquo
travel
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parkway
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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
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buff e
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buff e
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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
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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
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 2 - Proposed Cycle Track
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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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
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63rsquo
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47rsquo
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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
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
5rsquo 2rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 100rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo
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ff er travel travel parkway travel travel
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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
n N
ame
Cro
ss S
tree
t
Inve
rted
U-r
ack
(tota
lun
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Loc
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(tot
al u
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Out
Bike
box
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stria
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prov
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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
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2 2
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West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2
x x
Potomac St East Bound West Bound
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
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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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T
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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
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ZSIM
ONS P
KWY
E 13TH AVE
XANA
DU 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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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
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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
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T ST
ATIO
N
DOW
NING
STA
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JOSE
PHIN
E ST
ATIO
N
STEE
LE S
TATI
ON
COLO
RADO
STA
TION
EUDO
RA S
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ON
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TION
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ACO
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ION
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EC S
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N
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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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ION
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ON
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
bikelane
11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
36rsquo
2rsquo
buffe
r
2rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo
parking
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
bike lane
7rsquo
bike lane
12rsquo
travel
12rsquo
44rsquo
3rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
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r
8rsquo
parking
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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
bikelane
11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
36rsquo
2rsquo
buffe
rtravel
7rsquo
bike lane
7rsquo
bike lane
12rsquo
travel
12rsquo
44rsquo
3rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
2rsquo
buffe
r
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
cycletrack
10rsquo
travel
11rsquo
63rsquo
travel
10rsquo
turn lane
10rsquo
travel
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
12rsquo 12
3rsquo
City Park Esplanade
City Park Esplanade
One
-Way
Pro
tect
ed B
ike
Lane
On-
stre
et p
rote
cted
bik
e la
ne
Elizabeth St
Columbine St
E Co
lfax
Ave
Colu
mbi
ne S
tree
t Con
cept
0
50
100
200
Feet
7
East-West to the Station Routing
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
parkway
12rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
24rsquo
travel
12rsquo
turn lane
11rsquo
shared-usesidewalk
12rsquo
38rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
turn lane
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
travel turn lane
76rsquo
10rsquo
shared-usesidewalk
11rsquo
travel
parking
45rsquo 45rsquo 3rsquo
cycle track
8rsquo
parking
8rsquo
travel
95rsquo
travel
95rsquo
47rsquo
11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
P
11rsquo11rsquo
travel turn lane
76rsquo
10rsquo
shared-usesidewalk
11rsquo
travel
travel
12rsquo
cycle track
12rsquo
angledparking
10rsquo
travel
13rsquo
47rsquo
parking
45rsquo 45rsquo 3rsquo
cycle track
8rsquo
parking
8rsquo
travel
95rsquo
travel
95rsquo
47rsquo
11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
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
P
12rsquo 10rsquo 13rsquo 12rsquo
cycle track travel travel angled parking
47rsquo
East 16th Avenue from Detroit Street to Colorado Boulevard
Neighborhood Bikeway
7rsquo 7rsquo
parking travel travel parking
30rsquo
8
East-West to the Station Routing 9
Cit y Par k Esplanade
Cit y Par k Esplanade Re
purp
osed
Par
king
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ed T
wo-
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Pro
tect
edBi
ke L
ane
Tact
icle
War
ning
Str
ip
Relo
cate
d Bu
s Sh
elte
r
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-Way
Pro
tect
ed B
ike
Lane
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rpos
ed L
oadi
ng Z
one
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ed T
wo-
Way
Pro
tect
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ke L
ane
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ove
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ove
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Nei
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d Bi
kew
ay
10rsquo
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17th
and
Det
roit
Conc
epts
Detroit St
E 17
th A
ve
E 16
th A
ve
0 50
10
0 20
0 Fe
et
East-West to the Station Routing
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
P
travel
12rsquo
cycle track
12rsquo
angledparking
10rsquo
travel
13rsquo
47rsquo
parking
45rsquo 45rsquo 3rsquo
cycle track
8rsquo
parking
8rsquo
travel
95rsquo
travel
95rsquo
47rsquo
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
5rsquo 2rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 100rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo
bike lane bu
ff er travel travel parkway travel travel
buff e
r bike lane
150rsquo
10
East-West to the Station Routing 11
E 17
th A
venu
e
Harr ison Street
Shar
ed-U
se S
idew
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11rsquo 11rsquo 115rsquo 10rsquo 11rsquo 13rsquo 7rsquo10rdquo
115rsquo 9rsquo 115rsquo 115rsquo15rsquo 16rsquo
E 17
th A
venu
e
E 17
th A
venu
e
Colorado Boulevard
Pave
Relo
cate
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n
Add
Plan
tings
Relo
cate
Cat
chba
sin
17th
Str
eet C
once
pt
0 50
10
0 20
0 Fe
et
East-West to the Station Routing
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
n N
ame
Cro
ss S
tree
t
Inve
rted
U-r
ack
(tota
lun
its)
Bike
Loc
kers
(tot
al u
nits
)
Bus B
ulb
Out
Bike
box
Pede
stria
n sig
nal t
imin
gim
prov
emen
ts
Shar
ed si
dew
alk
mar
king
s
Gree
n an
d cr
ossin
gpa
vem
ent m
arki
ngs
Sign
Tu
rnin
g ve
hicl
esyi
eld
to p
edes
tria
ns
Sign
2
Way
Cro
ssin
g
ofte
n pl
aced
with
a y
ield
sig
n
Sign
Cr
oss a
tcr
ossw
alks
to
enco
urag
erid
ers t
o cr
oss s
afel
y
Way
findi
ng S
igns
Med
ian
exte
nsio
n
Perp
endi
cula
r alig
nmen
tof
cro
ssw
alk
Enha
nced
cro
ssin
gtr
eatm
ents
New
cro
ssw
alk
mar
king
Pede
stria
n cu
rb
exte
nsio
n
Push
But
ton
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
uro
Peoria St ed
East Bound West Bound
2 2
x x x x
reco
mm
end
Scranton St
Not
West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2
x x
Potomac St East Bound West Bound
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
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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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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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
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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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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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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
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T
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14TH ST
CLEVELAND PL
W 12TH AVE
W 13TH AVE
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GAL
APAG
O ST
ELAT
I ST
13TH ST
E 17TH AVE
E 18TH AVE
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PENN
SYLV
ANIA
ST
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T
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DWAY
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T ST
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OKEE
ST
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E ST
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E COLFAX AVE
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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
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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
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A
17th Ave 17th Ave
Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave
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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
ATIO
N
STEE
LE S
TATI
ON
COLO
RADO
STA
TION
EUDO
RA S
TATI
ON
KRAM
ERIA
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TION
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ACO
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ION
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EC S
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ATIO
N
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MIT
E ST
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DAYT
ON S
TATI
ON
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NA S
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Col
orad
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seph
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Colo
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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
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dway
Dow
ning
Gra
nt
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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
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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
Mon
aco
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bec
Eudo
ra
Uin
ta
Kram
eria
Mon
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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
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bike lane parking travel median
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r
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parking
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
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12rsquo
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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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
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rtravel
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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
cycletrack
10rsquo
travel
11rsquo
63rsquo
travel
10rsquo
turn lane
10rsquo
travel
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
12rsquo 12
3rsquo
City Park Esplanade
City Park Esplanade
One
-Way
Pro
tect
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ike
Lane
On-
stre
et p
rote
cted
bik
e la
ne
Elizabeth St
Columbine St
E Co
lfax
Ave
Colu
mbi
ne S
tree
t Con
cept
0
50
100
200
Feet
7
East-West to the Station Routing
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
parkway
12rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
24rsquo
travel
12rsquo
turn lane
11rsquo
shared-usesidewalk
12rsquo
38rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
turn lane
12rsquo
turn lane
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
travel turn lane
76rsquo
10rsquo
shared-usesidewalk
11rsquo
travel
parking
45rsquo 45rsquo 3rsquo
cycle track
8rsquo
parking
8rsquo
travel
95rsquo
travel
95rsquo
47rsquo
11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
P
11rsquo11rsquo
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76rsquo
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10rsquo
travel
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cycle track
8rsquo
parking
8rsquo
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95rsquo
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95rsquo
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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
cycle track travel travel angled parking
47rsquo
East 16th Avenue from Detroit Street to Colorado Boulevard
Neighborhood Bikeway
7rsquo 7rsquo
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30rsquo
8
East-West to the Station Routing 9
Cit y Par k Esplanade
Cit y Par k Esplanade Re
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wo-
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tect
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ke L
ane
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ip
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d Bu
s Sh
elte
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-Way
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tect
ed B
ike
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rpos
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oadi
ng Z
one
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wo-
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tect
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ke L
ane
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ay
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and
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epts
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E 17
th A
ve
E 16
th A
ve
0 50
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0 20
0 Fe
et
East-West to the Station Routing
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
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travel
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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
5rsquo 2rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 100rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo
bike lane bu
ff er travel travel parkway travel travel
buff e
r bike lane
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10
East-West to the Station Routing 11
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th A
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se S
idew
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th A
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th A
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0 50
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et
East-West to the Station Routing
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
n N
ame
Cro
ss S
tree
t
Inve
rted
U-r
ack
(tota
lun
its)
Bike
Loc
kers
(tot
al u
nits
)
Bus B
ulb
Out
Bike
box
Pede
stria
n sig
nal t
imin
gim
prov
emen
ts
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ed si
dew
alk
mar
king
s
Gree
n an
d cr
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vem
ent m
arki
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to p
edes
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ns
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Way
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n pl
aced
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n
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o cr
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findi
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igns
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n
Push
But
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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
uro
Peoria St ed
East Bound West Bound
2 2
x x x x
reco
mm
end
Scranton St
Not
West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2
x x
Potomac St East Bound West Bound
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
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
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
NV
ER
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RO
RA
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
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TION
JOSE
PHIN
E ST
ATIO
N
STEE
LE S
TATI
ON
COLO
RADO
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TION
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TATI
ON
KRAM
ERIA
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TION
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ACO
STAT
ION
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EC S
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A ST
ATIO
N
YOSE
MIT
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ATIO
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DAYT
ON S
TATI
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NA S
TATI
ON 13th Ave
MOL
INE
STAT
ION
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TATI
ON
SCRA
NTON
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TION
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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to Y
osem
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eria
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ta
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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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nt
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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
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ay
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nt
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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
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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osem
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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
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aco
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eria
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bec
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ta
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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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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 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
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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
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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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Broadway East Bound (Lincoln) West Bound (Broadway)
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2 2
1 1
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2 2
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Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound
4 4
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Uinta 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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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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Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership
BRT
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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
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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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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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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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
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
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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
sectbrvbar225
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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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rado
to Y
osem
iteCo
lora
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Kram
eria
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
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11rsquo
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11rsquo
36rsquo
2rsquo
buffe
r
2rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo
parking
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
bike lane
7rsquo
bike lane
12rsquo
travel
12rsquo
44rsquo
3rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo
parking
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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
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11rsquo
travel
11rsquo
36rsquo
2rsquo
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rtravel
7rsquo
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7rsquo
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12rsquo
travel
12rsquo
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r
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r
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
travel
10rsquo
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10rsquo
travel
10rsquo
parkway
12rsquo
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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
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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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ike
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East-West to the Station Routing
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
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12rsquo
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12rsquo
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11rsquo
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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
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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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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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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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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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x x x x x x x x x
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4 4
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2 2
x x x x x x x
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4 4
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2 2
x x x x x
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1 1 x x x x x
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3 3
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x x x x x
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3 3
x x x x x
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3 1
x x x x x x x
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2 2
1 1
x x x x
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2 2
1 x x x x x
Monaco Pkwy East Bound West Bound
4 4
1 1
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3 3
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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
Page 3
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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
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3 METHODOLOGY
Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership
BRT
BRT
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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
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
Page 6
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METHODOLOGY 3
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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
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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Page 16 Colfax Multimodal Access - Final Study Report
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
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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
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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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
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 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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-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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-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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-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
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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
bull Jogs often on major roads signalized
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
Bike Lane and Shared Use Lane
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
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
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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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0 50
10
0 20
0 Fe
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East-West to the Station Routing
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
n N
ame
Cro
ss S
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t
Inve
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ack
(tota
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its)
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(tot
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)
Bus B
ulb
Out
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box
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stria
n sig
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imin
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Push
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ton
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
uro
Peoria St ed
East Bound West Bound
2 2
x x x x
reco
mm
end
Scranton St
Not
West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2
x x
Potomac St East Bound West Bound
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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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
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
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RA
17th Ave
Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave
MAR
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A ST
ATIO
N 13th Ave
11th Ave
13TH
STR
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ION
14TH
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ION
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ATIO
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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
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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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
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
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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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East-West to the Station Routing
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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
travel
12rsquo
cycletrack
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turn lane
10rsquo
travel
10rsquo
parkway
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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
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buff e
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buff e
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106rsquo
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12rsquo 2rsquo 12rsquo 12rsquo
turn lane turn lane turn lane
38rsquo
6
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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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
11rsquo11rsquo
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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
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 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
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P
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47rsquo
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Neighborhood Bikeway
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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
5rsquo 2rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 100rsquo 9rsquo 9rsquo 2rsquo 5rsquo
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ff er travel travel parkway travel travel
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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
n N
ame
Cro
ss S
tree
t
Inve
rted
U-r
ack
(tota
lun
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Bike
Loc
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(tot
al u
nits
)
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Out
Bike
box
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stria
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prov
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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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East Bound West Bound
2 2
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reco
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Scranton St
Not
West Bound 2 2 x x Aurora Ct East Bound West Bound 4 2
x x
Potomac St East Bound West Bound
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
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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METHODOLOGY 3
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RA
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Colfax Ave Colfax Ave 13th Ave
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ION
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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
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PENN
SYLV
ANIA
ST
W 11TH AVE
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OCK S
T
BROA
DWAY
LINCO
LN ST
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T ST
LOGA
N ST
CHER
OKEE
ST
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AWAR
E ST
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14TH ST
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W 12TH AVE
W 13TH AVE
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E COLFAX AVE
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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
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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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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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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
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
Broa
dway
Dow
ning
Gra
nt
Jose
phin
e
Colo
rado
Stee
le
Eudo
ra
Mon
aco
Kram
eria
Que
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
16th Avenue Cons bull No jogs
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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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City Park Esplanade from E 16th Ave to E 17th Ave - Proposed Protected Bike Lane
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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
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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
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APPENDIX D At the Station Table
Station Amenities MarkingSignage Improvements Crossing Improvements St
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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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Downing 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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Colorado Blvd 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
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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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Midblock or farside with lower projected ridership
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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
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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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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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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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
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
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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
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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rado
to Y
osem
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lora
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Kram
eria
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
bikelane
5rsquo
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11rsquo
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11rsquo
36rsquo
2rsquo
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r
2rsquo
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r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo
parking
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
bike lane
7rsquo
bike lane
12rsquo
travel
12rsquo
44rsquo
3rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo 12rsquo7rsquo 3rsquo
bike lane parking travel median
12rsquo
travel
46rsquo
106rsquo
buffe
r
3rsquo
buffe
r
8rsquo
parking
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
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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11rsquo
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r
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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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11rsquo
63rsquo
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10rsquo
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10rsquo
travel
10rsquo
parkway
12rsquo
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12rsquo
24rsquo
travel
12rsquo
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11rsquo
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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
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r parking travel median travel parking
buff e
r bike lane
106rsquo
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12rsquo 2rsquo 12rsquo 12rsquo
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38rsquo
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East-West to the Station Routing
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East-West to the Station Routing
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12rsquo
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11rsquo
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12rsquo
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12rsquo 2rsquo
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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
Colfax Multimodal Access (CMLAS)To And From The Station Routing
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76rsquo
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8rsquo
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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
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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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Along 16th Street East High School creates a barrier to establishing a continuous east-west connection To address this gap
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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
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East 17th Avenue identified as a proposed buffered bike lane in Denver Moves provides a connection for bicyclists from
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Bicycle Facility Section Total Facility Cost
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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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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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Downing 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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Krameria St East Bound West Bound
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Monaco Pkwy 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