Federal Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Online Meeting

This online meeting is now closed. For more information about the Federal Pedestrian Improvements Project, visit the website here.

Thank you for joining us! This is a self-navigated online meeting for you to learn more about the Federal Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project. Let’s envision the future of our Federal Boulevard between 23rd and 27th avenues.

How to Navigate:

• Click on the Next Button at the bottom right of each page to advance to the next page
• Click on the Previous Button at the bottom left side of each page to return to the previous page

How to Participate:

• Click through all the slides to learn more about the project
• Take the surveys along the way — be sure to hit submit!
• Use the comment form to submit comments/questions on the study

If you require this input opportunity in a different format, please submit your request by calling 303-524-8340.

This vibrant neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants, bars, businesses, and other entertainment that residents and visitors love. We want to preserve this area while enhancing safety and comfort for people walking, in addition to those bicycling and driving.

The Federal Blvd Pedestrian Improvements Project will design pedestrian improvements along Federal Blvd from 23rd to 27th Avenues, as well as 25th Ave between Federal Blvd and Elliot St.

Improvements include curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signals, sidewalk expansions, green space, gathering areas, and other enhancements that prioritize a safer and more comfortable experience for you.

Our Partners

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is working closely with partners and stakeholders on this project, including:

• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
• Regional Transportation District (RTD)
• Denver Fire Department (DFD)
• Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District (BID)
• Jefferson Park United Neighbors
• Denver Streets Partnership
• Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD)
• State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

Project Funding

This project is funded from the Elevate Denver Bond Program and Safer Main Streets Grant.

In August 2021, the project team promoted a self-guided online questionnaire and held a pop-up event at the Federal Coffee Shop to share design concepts for this project. We asked for feedback on the potential public enhancements and the look-and-feel of the area. Below are the results.

89% of responders are excited about pedestrian improvements in this area.

Potential Public Enhancements:

• 81% of responders want planters and landscaping amenities
• 70% of responders want litter bins throughout the area
• 56% of responders want enhanced RTD customer waiting areas

Look-and-Feel

What design elements do you like the most for this section of Federal Blvd?

• Contemporary: 37% of responders
• Bold: 33% of responders
• Traditional: 30% of responders

Which pavement style do you prefer? (Responders selected top two choices; top three choices are highlighted)

• 67% of responders
• 38% of responders
• 31% of responders
• 30% of responders
• 24% of responders
• 7% of responders

Which community/district identifier do you prefer? (Responders selected top two choices; top three choices are highlighted)

• 53% of responders
• 38% of responders
• 29% of responders
• 27% of responders
• 27% of responders
• 13% of responders
• 13% of responders

This project team also engaged a variety of area stakeholders between April and December 2021 to help refine the project conceptual design.

Here’s what we’ve heard:

Safety

• Improve pedestrian safety and comfort
• Increase safety for vehicles on Federal Blvd

Convenience

• Minimize construction impacts to the extent practicable
• Improve the business and customer experience, including access to parking
• Create a flexible street that is excellent as a street and closed down on festival days

Sense of Space

• Create spaces where people want to be
• Maintain historic character of Highlands, but look to the future
• Public art should be included in the project and reflect the community

Coordination

• Create a unified feel along Federal and along 25th with consistent features
• Coordinate all work with Denver Fire Department, RTD, and CDOT

Our team analyzed what we heard from you, our partners, and other stakeholders to help us refine a draft design for Federal Blvd between 23rd and 27th Avenues, as well as 25th Ave between Federal Blvd and Elliot St. The designs follow various design standards and restrictions to make implementation successful in the future.

Let’s take a look at the recommended improvements and designs for this area.

Click the map to zoom in to a specific area. Download a version of this map in Spanish.

Click the map to zoom in to a specific area. Download a version of this map in Spanish.

Thank you for your participation! We want to make sure the final design considers your needs to make this area even better.