Get Involved: Street safety improvements are planned for W 17th Ave, between N Sheridan Blvd and N Federal Blvd.
DOTI held three public events for this project.
Virtual Public Meeting #1 - March 3, 2022
At this meeting, the project team discussed the upcoming transportation safety project on W 17th Ave (between N Sheridan Blvd and N Federal Blvd). Existing conditions along the corridor were presented. The project team introduced some potential changes to the corridor, as proposed in the Denver Moves: Bicycles Program and other plans. Feedback was welcomed from community members, and participant questions were answered. The project schedule, next steps, and ways for community members to stay involved were discussed.
In-Person Open House #1 - March 16, 2022
At this event, the project team hosted an open house at Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria to inform the public of the upcoming transportation safety project on W 17th Ave (between N Sheridan Blvd and N Federal Blvd).
Materials depicting existing conditions, including data on average daily vehicle traffic and speed were displayed. Additional materials displayed the planned mobility improvements, including Protected Bike Lanes (bike lanes that are separated from vehicle travel lanes with a vertical buffer) in some locations along the corridor, and Bike Lanes (bike lanes that are separated from vehicle travel lanes with painted striping) in other locations along the corridor.
Conversations with the public included a variety of topics, including:
- Denver's city-wide Mobility Action Plan background, safety improvements, and additional project benefits. Methods of determining bike lane facility type.
- Benefits of increased safety and mobility through the addition of bikeways. Overall project timeline.
- Feedback was welcomed from community members, and participant questions were answered.
- Invitations to sign up for Office Hours.
- All were encouraged to share the information with their community.
In-Person Open House #2 - June 22, 2022
At this event, the project team set up an information booth along the Sloan’s Lake Loop pathway, to inform the public of the proposed bikeway and safety improvements project on W 17th Ave (between N Sheridan Blvd and N Federal Blvd).
The project team shared proposed designs, including their impact on safety, mobility, and parking, and how these plans incorporate public feedback.
Proposed improvements will reduce conflicts between people walking, bicycling, and driving, and will help reduce vehicle speed by visually narrowing the roadway.
Proposed improvements include:
- A continuous dedicated bikeway throughout the corridor.
- Protected Bike Lanes (bike lanes that are separated from vehicle travel lanes with a vertical buffer) in some locations along the corridor, and Bike Lanes (bike lanes that are separated from vehicle travel lanes with painted striping) in other locations along the corridor.
- Parking removal in many segments of the corridor.
- Safety improvements at intersections.
- Additional crosswalks and 4-way stops.
Want to share your questions or input with a DOTI Project Manager? Sign up using the link below to arrange a meeting with the DOTI Project Manager, ask questions, and provide feedback on the proposed designs. These will be small, virtual meetings with local planners. You will be able to join either online or by calling in on the phone.
Additional Project Information:
Construction Planned: 2022
Questions? Email bikes@denvergov.org or call the hotline at (303) 223-6575.