Denver Moves: Broadway

Project Overview

Denver Moves: Broadway is part of the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond Program and aligns with Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s Mobility Action Plan to provide Denverites with better and safer transportation choices.

This high-comfort bikeway will provide a significant new north-south connection in Denver’s growing bike network. It will enhance access to local businesses, neighborhoods and other destinations, as well as improve safety for all travelers with upgraded pedestrian crossings, streetscaping, street trees, public art and more, including:

  • New two-way protected bikeway on Broadway will use concrete curbs and a row of parking to separate people on bikes from people in cars and will connect the Cherry Creek Trail to Center Avenue and RTD’s Broadway station.
  • Curb ramp and sidewalk reconstruction will be made at intersections and other locations along the corridor to provide additional safety and comfort for people walking along Broadway.
  • Streetscaping will be enhanced by improving the landscape areas and growing conditions for street trees.
  • Multimodal improvements will provide better access to bus stops, shorter intersection crossings and improved accessibility for walkers and wheelers alike.
  • Wayfinding signage will be provided to help guide people to multimodal connections along the corridor.
  • Public art locations have been identified for areas along the corridor to complement Broadway’s unique character.
  • Infrastructure improvements such us reconstructed traffic signals and upgraded drainage.
Image showing infrastructure improvements along Broadway including curb ramp and sidewalk reconstruction, reconstructed traffic signals and upgraded drainage.

Intersection Improvements Highlighted

Travel Impacts for the week of February 9, 2024:

  • The project team has substantially completed all roadway and bikeway construction.
  • Crews will continue to be on-site throughout the next several months to wrap up the final remaining elements of the project. There will be minimal anticipated impacts to traffic during this time with potential intermittent lane and sidewalk closures.
  • The City of Denver will be enforcing the new parking and traffic configurations along Broadway. Please continue to follow all posted signage and striping as you travel through the corridor.
  • The project team thanks you for your continued patience throughout the duration of the project!

New rainbow crosswalk on Broadway at Irvington

Crews replacing the rainbow crosswalk on Broadway at the Irvington intersection

Crews switching from old to new traffic signals

Crews switching from old to new traffic signals.

Concrete buffers on the protected bike lane

Traffic driving by concrete buffers on the protected bike lane on the northern end of the Broadway corridor.

Sidewalk concrete pour at 6th Avenue and Broadway

Orange safety cones surround newly poured concrete on sidewalk

Crews working on bus lane striping operations

Crews finish striping operations in Broadway's Bus Only lane

Crews pouring concrete at E Ellsworth and Broadway

Crews pouring new concrete at the intersection of E Ellsworth and Broadway


Project Timeline

Construction began October 7, 2022 and will last 12-18 months.

  • Phase 1: Start Fall 2022 - Spring 2023. The west side of Broadway will undergo enhancements to 16 intersections from 7th Avenue to Center Avenue.
  • Phase 2: Summer 2023 - Winter 2024. The east side of Broadway will undergo enhancements to 16 intersections from 7th Avenue to Center Avenue.
  • Phase 3: Spring 2024. Final landscaping plantings and permanent striping will take place on Broadway from 7th Avenue to Center Avenue.

For Residents

What To Expect During Construction

  • Residential street access will remain open for the duration of the project, however some driveways may be temporarily reduced to a single lane.
  • Sidewalks will be closed intermittently with detours. There will be at least 4-foot minimum access on all sidewalks.
  • Parking on Broadway will be reduced in certain areas during construction of the bike lane, so we encourage residents and visitors to park on nearby side streets.
  • We know it's tough, but expect some noise during working hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • There will be possible night work to remove and replace mast arms at intersections.
  • Residents will be given ample warning prior to this occurring.
  • Stay in touch with your neighborhood associations for upcoming project events and resources available to you throughout construction.
  • As part of the Broadway community, try to support your local businesses during construction.
  • We're all in this together!

Project Benefits

  • Providing better connections from your neighborhood to downtown Denver, entertainment districts and major transit centers and transportation corridors.
  • Bringing to life the vibrant Broadway community by investing in public art, landscaping and pedestrian safety.
  • Making it easier and safer to travel through your neighborhood and access your favorite Broadway businesses

For Businesses

What To Expect During Construction

  • Business access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
  • Sidewalks will be closed intermittently with detours. There will be at least 4-foot minimum access on sidewalks.
  • There may be water outages for short periods of time. Ample warning will be given prior to this taking place.
  • Business parking on Broadway will be reduced in certain areas during construction of the bike lane, so we encourage business owners and visitors to park on nearby side streets.
  • We know it's tough but expect some noise during working hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • We suggest making additional window signs letting people know that you're open during construction. As part of the Broadway community, try to support your fellow merchants.
  • We're all in this together!

Project Benefits

  • Enhancing accessibility to your business by increasing the ways people can reach you whether that be by walking, biking or in a wheelchair.
  • Bringing to life the vibrant Broadway community by investing in public art, landscaping and pedestrian safety.
  • Getting people in your door by connecting Broadway to downtown Denver, entertainment districts and major transit centers and transportation corridors.

For Bikers and Commuters

What To Expect During Construction

  • Bike routes will change along Broadway throughout the course of the project.
    • During Phase 1 of the project (Fall 2022-Winter 2023), bikers will be able to use the existing bike lane on the east side of the road.
    • During Phase 2 (Spring-Summer 2023), bike lanes will be moved to the through-lanes of traffic on the west side of Broadway.
    • For Phase 3 (Summer-Fall 2023), bikers will be able to utilize the new bike lane.
  • For those walking to and from work, sidewalks will be closed intermittently with detours.  There will be at least 4-foot minimum access on sidewalks at all times.
  • The bus lane on Broadway will be impacted while construction takes place on the bike lane. Bus routes may be changed by several blocks to accommodate lane and shoulder closures. RTD Denver will post updated schedules and notify of changes in stops.
  • We encourage commuters and bikers to account for some extra travel time, especially as the project starts to get familiar with route changes.

Project Benefits

  • Providing a high-comfort bikeway that connects travelers to a growing Denver bike network, as well as major transit centers and transportation corridors.
  • Enhancing the safety of travelers by creating protected bike lanes and upgraded pedestrian crossings
  • Giving greater access for multi-modal travelers to experience the vibrant local Broadway businesses and neighborhoods

Final Design and Project Updates

Final Design

Denver Moves Broadway Final Design

Please find the final design plans that were presented to the community at the February 18, 2021 workgroup meeting:

 

Project Background

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has been working to improve travel options for people who work, live, play and commute along the Broadway corridor.

As a first step toward implementing recommendations, the City installed a temporary bikeway between Bayaud Avenue and Virginia Avenue. The installation of this pilot facility enabled the operational evaluation of a bikeway and other mobility changes before making major infrastructure investments along the larger corridor.

Visit the 
Broadway Bike Study and Broadway/Lincoln Past Studies pages for more information.

Archive

Broadway/Lincoln Area Mobility Joint Projects Virtual Open House — February 2021

The South Broadway project team presented the final bikeway design, and the following teams provided updates about other projects in the area:

A meeting video can be viewed below. The presentation from the meeting is available upon request at denvermovesbroadway@denvergov.org.


Detailed Design Roll Plot — September 2019 

Roll Plot Feedback — September 2019

Design Working Group — September 2019


Loading Zone Roll Plot

Conceptual Design

Design Workgroup — March 2019

Image of transit only lanes along Broadway

Concurrent Projects

The project team has been coordinating closely with the South Central Community Transportation Network, the I-25 & Broadway Interchange Multimodal, and Lincoln Transit Improvements projects to provide additional safety features and smoother connections to the neighborhoods, local businesses, and RTD’s Broadway Station.

South Central Community Transportation Network

DOTI has also been working concurrently with neighborhoods within and surrounding the Denver Moves: Broadway project area to build safer and more efficient walking, biking and transit connections in South Central Denver to get people where they need to go.

DOTI has recently been holding virtual public meetings to understand how people in the community currently travel. Visit the website below for more information on this concurrent project, including opportunities to get involved.

Community Transportation Networks

Lincoln Transit Improvements

Following initial transit improvements along the Broadway/Lincoln corridor, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure plans to extend transit-only lane hours on South Lincoln Street. During the planning phase, the project team is seeking input from the community on the preferred alternative for Lincoln from I-25 to 7th Avenue.

Lincoln Transit Improvements

South Broadway & I-25 Improvement Projects

The City and County of Denver's is redesigning the interchange of I-25 and Broadway. The improvements aim to create a safe and efficient area for all transportation modes ΜΆ pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and automobile.

South Broadway & I-25 Multimodal Improvements