The intersection of Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard, known as the Colfax Clover, was intended to provide quick access for large numbers of fast-moving vehicles. But for anyone trying to access Denver’s west side on foot, bicycle, or transit, the interchange is a...
Many bus stops in the city lack even the most basic amenities such as seating, protection from the elements, and lighting. We recommend adding these amenities as short-term improvements that would enhance safety, comfort, and convenience for riders along RTD’s second-busiest corridor. On a long-term scale, we recommend much more substantial improvements to Federal’s roadway design and streetscape.
The Via West Colfax pop-up neighborhood reimagined the Colfax-Federal cloverleaf as a people-friendly space. Aerial view of the Via West Colfax pop-up neighborhood on June 3, 2018. Image credit: West Colfax Business Improvement District This past weekend, the West...
Federal Blvd is a critical north-south link on Denver’s west side connecting people to local cultural districts and regional destinations. The corridor has the 2nd highest ridership in the RTD bus system, and 26% of Denver residents, more than 16,000 people, live in...
Federal Boulevard has: The 2nd highest bus ridership in the RTD system 26% of Denver residents in adjacent neighborhoods BUT: 45% of sidewalks have no buffer from fast-moving traffic 47% of sidewalk segments have a low-quality pedestrian rating Between 2012 &...
Incomplete streets are anti-love. Join us in telling City leaders: adopt street design standards that put people first!
In 2017, 11 people died in crashes along Federal, including 7 pedestrians. The rate of fatalities on Federal was 20 times higher than the urban rate on Colorado roadways. To expedite safety improvements, the City and County of Denver is coordinating closely with...
We invited community and city leaders to experience firsthand what conditions are like for those who travel the corridor on foot and envision what a safer street could look like.
We took Denver and Adams county leaders on a walk along Federal. The goal: for these decision-makers to experience firsthand what conditions are like for those who travel the corridor on foot.
Community organizations request funding commitment for Federal Boulevard in the 2019 City Budget
Athmar Park has many great assets but also has some challenges concerning mobility
Federal Blvd is a critical north-south link on Denver’s west side connecting people to local cultural districts and regional destinations. The corridor has the 2nd highest ridership in the RTD bus system, and 26% of Denver residents, more than 16,000 people, live in...
Cultivate Health is a partnership among Regis University, private real estate developers Urban Ventures and Perry Rose,\ the Chaffee Park neighborhood, and)several nonprofit organizations. The goal of Cultivate Health is to support the health and wellness of residents...