Denver's Sidewalk Program
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Initiated and approved by voters, Denver’s Sidewalk Program is working to construct a safer, more accessible, and more equitable pedestrian network. With a dedicated funding source, Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) has a new approach to building, widening, and repairing more than 3,400 miles of city sidewalks to improve mobility, strengthen connections, and promote health and quality of life for everyone.
Building a Better Sidewalk Network
Sidewalks are one of Denver’s most essential public assets, supporting everyday movement and connecting people to the places that matter most. A complete and well-maintained sidewalk is fundamental to creating an equitable, safe, and vibrant city.
Today, Denver’s sidewalk network includes about 3,140 miles of existing sidewalks, 34% of which need widening, with an additional 318 miles missing. More than 40 percent of Denver’s sidewalk network needs completion, widening, or repair. We're fixing that.
A New Approach to Sidewalks
Denver’s Sidewalk Program represents a fundamental shift in how Denver builds and maintains sidewalks. Historically, sidewalks were the sole responsibility of adjacent property owners. Now sidewalks will be managed by the City like streets are with citywide funding to build, widen, and repair sidewalks. This new approach goes beyond fixing individual sidewalk defects and aims to deliver a connected system that improves mobility, safety, accessibility, and quality of life.
To guide long-term construction and maintenance, DOTI is developing the city’s first-ever Sidewalk Implementation Plan (SIP) that will guide the Program’s work repairing sidewalks, widening sidewalks that are too narrow, and building new sidewalks where they're missing.
For more information, visit the Sidewalk Implementation Plan webpage.
Dedicated Funding
Prior to voters creating the Sidewalk Enterprise Fund in 2022, the costs of sidewalk construction and repair came at the sole expense of adjacent property owners. Through the collection of sidewalk fees citywide, the Sidewalk Enterprise Fund enables a safer pedestrian network that is more accessible, reliable, and equitable.
For more information about the service charge and billing, please visit the Service Charges & Billing webpage.
To report sidewalk conditions that require repair or sprinkler damage from recent concrete repair work, please submit a report to Denver’s Online Service Hub:
Report an Issue
Sidewalk Repair
Please note that reports are reviewed and considered through Denver’s sidewalk repair planning and prioritization process. As part of the review process, DOTI evaluates reported conditions and considers factors such as:
- Elevation differences between adjoining sidewalk sections
- Gaps or separations between sidewalk panels
- Surface deterioration such as crumbling (raveling) or breakage
Submission of a report does not guarantee that repairs will occur at that location.
For more information, visit the Construction Updates & Current Activities webpage.
Sprinkler Damage
If you notice any damage to your irrigation system from recent concrete repair work in your neighborhood, report it through the Online Services Hub at denvergov.org/report.
In the “What can we help you with?” section, select “Damage Caused by Concrete Repair,” and describe the issue in as much detail as possible. Include information about what was damaged and the location of the affected sprinkler system. Our team will follow up and make repairs if needed.
If you have a question about Denver’s Sidewalk Program, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.