2023 Traffic Calming Project
Project Overview
Edgewater has recently improved walkability, biking and added traffic calming to many areas around the city. To continue the vision of the 2019 Traffic Calming and Walkability Plan, the City is working to engage the community to look at opportunities to improve Harlan Street and W. 26th Avenue as they both are major routes in our City.
Harlan St. from 20th Ave to 26th Ave.
Harlan Street is a wide north-south street in Edgewater which results in higher speeds. It also is a key biking route but conditions are not comfortable for cyclists. Harlan Street has the potential to become a safe and comfortable corridor for residents to walk, bike and drive with wider sidewalks, bicycle lanes and traffic calming features.
26th Ave. from Sheridan to Pierce St.
W. 26th Ave. is shared in part with the City of Wheat Ridge, in 2022 a median was put in at Kendall St. to help slow traffic and add a safe place for pedestrians to cross. However, additional challenges remain to slow and manage traffic speeds, enhance a key west-east bike and bus route and to consider additional pedestrian crossings.
Project Overview
Edgewater has recently improved walkability, biking and added traffic calming to many areas around the city. To continue the vision of the 2019 Traffic Calming and Walkability Plan, the City is working to engage the community to look at opportunities to improve Harlan Street and W. 26th Avenue as they both are major routes in our City.
Harlan St. from 20th Ave to 26th Ave.
Harlan Street is a wide north-south street in Edgewater which results in higher speeds. It also is a key biking route but conditions are not comfortable for cyclists. Harlan Street has the potential to become a safe and comfortable corridor for residents to walk, bike and drive with wider sidewalks, bicycle lanes and traffic calming features.
26th Ave. from Sheridan to Pierce St.
W. 26th Ave. is shared in part with the City of Wheat Ridge, in 2022 a median was put in at Kendall St. to help slow traffic and add a safe place for pedestrians to cross. However, additional challenges remain to slow and manage traffic speeds, enhance a key west-east bike and bus route and to consider additional pedestrian crossings.
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Showcasing Traffic Calming and Walkability of Edgewater
Share Showcasing Traffic Calming and Walkability of Edgewater on Facebook Share Showcasing Traffic Calming and Walkability of Edgewater on Twitter Share Showcasing Traffic Calming and Walkability of Edgewater on Linkedin Email Showcasing Traffic Calming and Walkability of Edgewater linkThe City of Edgewater is excited to release a new video highlighting the significant strides taken in improving traffic calming and fostering a walkable environment. As part of the city's commitment to enhance transportation and ensure safety and accessibility for all citizens, the video serves as a visual testament to the developments made.
The video showcases a variety of updated infrastructure, including pedestrian-friendly pathways, cyclist zones, and traffic-calmed streets. Viewers can witness firsthand the city’s transformation into a haven for residents of all ages, abilities, and preferred modes of transportation.
“The goal is to provide a vivid representation of how the city is evolving, prioritizing the mobility and safety of its residents. We also want to showcase the hard work the Community Services team has dedicated to our community,” said Kalah Hardt, Communications & Events Director.
This initiative is part of the updated Edgewater Traffic Calming and Mobility Plan, aiming to recommend future improvements that further Edgewater's vision of building connected neighborhoods. The plan details can be found on EnvisionEdgewaterCO.com. Residents and other stakeholders are encouraged to watch the video to understand the transformative journey and join the city in its vision to create a more connected and inclusive community.
The video can be viewed below, or on the City of Edgewater's YouTube and Facebook page.Thank you for your contribution!
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DRAFT Traffic Calming Mobility Plan Update
Share DRAFT Traffic Calming Mobility Plan Update on Facebook Share DRAFT Traffic Calming Mobility Plan Update on Twitter Share DRAFT Traffic Calming Mobility Plan Update on Linkedin Email DRAFT Traffic Calming Mobility Plan Update linkThe draft plan has been uploaded to Envision Edgewater under the documents area, thank you to everyone who participated in the creation of it! We are asking for feedback by 10/18, you can make comments under the idea section of this site.
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Thank You!
Share Thank You! on Facebook Share Thank You! on Twitter Share Thank You! on Linkedin Email Thank You! linkThank you to everyone who came to the workshop, walked with us along Harlan St. and W. 26th Ave. and submitted comments on Envision Edgewater! You can see photos from the walking audits and feedback/maps from the workshops by scrolling down on this page to find the documents area on the right side.
The next step in this process is for our team to take the feedback from the community and our partners to work on a draft plan for review.
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Traffic Calming Charrette
Share Traffic Calming Charrette on Facebook Share Traffic Calming Charrette on Twitter Share Traffic Calming Charrette on Linkedin Email Traffic Calming Charrette linkThe City is engaging the community to identify opportunities for improving Harlan Street and W. 26th Avenue, which are both major routes. Join us for the following family-friendly events and share your ideas. View the flyer here.
Community Workshop: Monday, July 17 at 6pm
This hands-on workshop with local and national experts identifies opportunities for improving walking, cycling, transit and connectivity.
Walking Audits: Tuesday, July 18
Walk the Project Areas with the to assess existing conditions.
- 26th Ave. Walking Audit- 9:00am - 10:30am, meet at 26th Ave. and Lamar St.
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Harlan St. Walking Audit - 11:00am - 12:30pm, meet at Edgewater Civic Center
City Council Presentation: Tuesday, July 18
A presentation on Existing Conditions and emerging opportunities will be made during the City Council Workshop to provide updates on this project and gather additional input.
Open Studio: Wednesday, July 19 from 9am - 11:30am
Chat with the project team and see what has emerged from the community workshop, walking audits, and the existing conditions assessment, including preliminary design concepts.
Use the "Map it!" Tool to identify challenges for walking, cycling, and transit in Edgewater.
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Lifecycle
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Project Kickoff
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageFebruary 2023
The Bid was issued for the Engagement Consultant.
March 2023
The Project Team of Blue Zones, Civic Well and Charlier Associates, Inc. were selected.
April 2023
The project kicked off.
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Existing Conditions Assessment
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageIn May, an assessment was done to review the existing conditions of 26th Ave and of Harlan Street. The on-site assessment included walking, cycling and windshield audits and meetings with technical staff. The project team engaged with partners, including West Metro Fire Department, RTD, City of Wheat Ridge, Police and others.
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Partner Engagement
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageThe City of Edgewater will be meeting with West Metro Fire Department, RTD, City of Wheat Ridge, Police and Boards and Commissions to build relationships. Perspectives will be analyzed to ensure all partners have input heard.
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Community Visioning
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageThe City is engaging the community to identify opportunities for improving Harlan Street and W. 26th Avenue, which are both major routes. Join us for the following family-friendly events and share your ideas.
- Community Workshop: Monday, July 17 at 6pm
This hands-on workshop with local and national experts identifies opportunities for improving walking, cycling, transit and connectivity.
- Walking Audits: Tuesday, July 18
Walk the Project Areas with the to assess existing conditions.
- 26th Ave. Walking Audit - 9:00am - 10:30am, meet at 26th Ave. and Lamar St.
- Harlan St. Walking Audit - 11:00am - 12:30pm, meet at Edgewater Civic Center
- City Council Presentation: Tuesday, July 18
A presentation on Existing Conditions and emerging opportunities will be made during the City Council Workshop to provide updates on this project and gather additional input.
- Open Studio: Wednesday, July 19 from 9am - 11:30am
Chat with the project team and see what has emerged from the community workshop, walking audits, and the existing conditions assessment, including preliminary design concepts.
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Plan Development and Review
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageLate July → September 2023Input from the community and partners will be reviewed and a draft Plan will be created.
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Community Review
2023 Traffic Calming Project has finished this stageOctober 2023Please provide feedback on the draft plan. The next update to City Council will be on October 24, 2023
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2024 City Budget
2023 Traffic Calming Project is currently at this stageAs an outcome from the 2023 Traffic Calming Project Update, staff has proposed a roundabout be installed at W. 26th Ave. and Harlan St. This request for budget will go to council for adoption at the Dec. 5th meeting at 6:30 p.m. Other improvements identified in the plan will be phased in over several years.
Key Dates
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July 17 2023
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July 18 2023
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July 18 2023
Who's Listening
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Phone 720-763-3008 Email klammers@edgewaterco.com