DSP asks CDOT to prioritize safety and multimodal transportation in Year 4 of their 10-Year Plan
December 1, 2021
Executive Director Shoshana Lew
Colorado Department of Transportation
2829 W. Howard Place
Denver, CO 80204
Dear Executive Director Lew,
On behalf of the Denver Streets Partnership (DSP), we are writing in regards to the reprioritization of Year 4 of CDOT’s 10-Year Plan. DSP is a coalition of community groups advocating for people-friendly streets in Denver. The members of our coalition believe in an equitable and vibrant Denver that guarantees our public spaces are designed for people. We believe that human dignity should be the guiding principle for the design of our transportation system so that everyone can thrive and connect to what matters most.
The funding from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIB) is historic and has the potential to be transformational. However, the devil is in the details when it comes to funding allocation, which is why we are excited that you are taking this opportunity to reevaluate your 10-Year Plan, starting immediately with Year 4. As a collective, we have reviewed the programs and projects in Region 1 and are urging you to prioritize and increase investment in the following in Year 4:
- Safer Main Streets
- Regionwide Trail Grade Separations and Crossings Improvements
- Regionwide Arterial Transit Improvements
- Vision Zero Priority Improvements
These programs and projects will help meet the transportation needs of a growing state, increase access to opportunities for low income Coloradans, achieve our state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and eliminate traffic fatalities.
We’re looking forward to continuing to engage with CDOT throughout the reprioritization of the current 10-Year Plan. Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like to continue this dialogue.
Sincerely,
Jill Locantore
Executive Director
Denver Streets Partnership
Piep van Heuven
Government Relations Director
Bicycle Colorado
Peter Krahenbuhl
CEO and Executive Director
Colorado CarShare
Kate Williams
Executive Director
DRMAC
Adam Estroff
YIMBY Denver
President
Danny Katz
Executive Director, CoPIRG
Chair, Denver Streets Partnership Steering Committee
Nick LeMasters
President and CEO
Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District
Jaime Lewis
Transit Advisor
Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
Michael Ruddock
Policy Manager
Healthier Colorado
Rebecca Dubroff
Director of Government Relations
American Heart Association
Frank Locantore
Executive Director
Colfax Ave Business Improvement District
Rob Toftness
Co-Founder
Denver Bicycle Lobby
Dan Shah
Executive Director
West Colfax Business Improvement District
Cc:
Rebecca White
Aaron Willis
Paul Jesaitis
Amber Blake
Doug Rex
Ron Papsdorf