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1 C I T Y A N D C O U N T Y O F D E N V E R GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD

2 PR PROGR GRAM PU M PURPO POSE & & PH PHILOSOPH OPHY All Denver residents, regardless of how they choose to get around, deserve a safe, accessible, reliable and connected GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD transportation system that provides access to jobs and amenities.

3 WH WHY WE Y WE ARE ARE HERE ERE TODAY • Elevate Denver bond program approved b by v y voters i in n 2017 to enhance roads, sidewalks, parks, recreation centers, libraries, cultural centers, public-owned buildings, health and GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD safety facilities. • Included: $18 mi million t toward the e design a and con construction on of of 50 50 miles of of hig igh comfort b bik ikeways c cit itywid ide (neighborhood d bikeways a and protect cted d bike lanes) fr from om p pha hases 1 1 and 2 2 of of Den Denver er M Moves b bicycles pl plan

4 HOW DENVERITES FEEL ABOUT BICYCLING GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD 16% INDICATE THEY COULD RIDE A BICYCLE ON DENVER’S STREETS TODAY Source: DRCOG statistically valid survey of Metro-Denverites

5 HOW DENVERITES FEEL ABOUT BICYCLING GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD 75% INDICATE THEY WOULD RIDE A BICYCLE IF THEY HAD THE OPTION OF A NETWORK OF HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAYS Source: DRCOG statistically valid survey of Metro-Denverites

6 WHAT’S A HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAY? BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PROTECTED BIKE LANE Horizontal Buffer Vertical GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD Element High visibility markings of conflict areas Photo Source: Minneapolis Public Works

7 HCB’S FURTHER VISION ZERO GOALS CUR URRENT TR T TRENDS MOBILITY GO GOAL ALS POPULATION HCBs SUPPPORT THESE GOALS GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD 2010 2017 Increase mode shift What is Vision Zero? CRASHES To reduce all transportation related fatalities and serious injuries to ZERO RO. Decrease crashes 2011 2018

8 BENEFITS OF HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAYS Design gn Reduce/Eliminate Imp mpacts: s: dooring issues. Reduce/Eliminate SAFETY TY parking and loading conflicts. GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD COMFORT COMF Reduce conflicts/slow turning vehicles RID IDERSH SHIP Reduce stress for all road users by providing space for SHIF SH IFTED T TRIP IPS ALL. Source: Monsere et al. Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. NITCRR-583. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC), 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.15760/trec.115

9 YOUR HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAY IN CONTEXT GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD

10 GREEN VALLEY RANCH - EXISTING CONDITIONS GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD Existing Condition (At Intersection) Current is Cu issues t that m make r rid iding a alon long t the s street h hig igh-stress: ss: Speeds Traffic Volume Existing Condition (Mid-Block) Intersection Conflicts

11 GREEN VALLEY RANCH - SELECTED ALTERNATIVE GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD Ca Call ll-out how it it im improves safety: Ca Call ll-out out how ow y your d desig ign m n minim nimiz izes i impa pacts heard: • Utilizes excess roadway width to • Provides dedicated bicycle space/lane establish bike lane • Addresses bicycle/right-turn vehicle Provides dedicated bike space at conflicts • intersections • Provides connectivity to other bike • Increases visibility of bicyclists facilities and destinations

12 GREEN VALLEY RANCH - SELECTED ALTERNATIVE GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD

13 NEXT STEPS TIMELINE Spring 2 2020 020 GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD Bid for December Construction Final Design Fall 2 2020 020 Nov 1 No v 14 Plans Project Construction Public Meeting Fall Winter Spring 2020 Fall 2020 Project Design Project Construction

14 WEBSITE: denvergov.org/bikeprogram QUESTION & ANSWER GREEN VALLEY RANCH BLVD bikes@denvergov.org THAN ANK Y YOU OU FOR OR JOI OINING U G US!