NEWS
Car Crashes into 36 Bikeway, Again
I'm currently at the scene of a car crash that occurred over the 36 bikeway between Davidson Mesa and Cherryvale. Officers reported that witnesses said the driver fell asleep at the wheel. While that might not seem directly relevant, I've seen about two dozen similar incidents over the past five years. The officer I spoke with mentioned that the number of crashes has been increasing.
I believe it's time for Boulder County and CDOT to install a K-rail barrier between the trail and the road. During this incident, two cyclists were in close proximity to the crash but fortunately did not get hit. The cyclist in the back managed to skid to a stop and expressed concern about having to perform first aid on her partner.
Boulder County and CDOT, I hope you’re listening. Please consider putting up a K-rail for safety. Thank you.
New Wayfinding Signs Installed on Lake Link Trail and More to Come!
Broomfield's Lake Link Trail has received exciting updates with the installation of new wayfinding signs and pavement markers. This improvement aims to enhance navigation for those who ride, walk, or roll through the city, making it easier to discover routes and reach destinations. The consistent design and clear visual cues reduce confusion and encourage exploration, benefiting both residents and visitors. As part of a broader Wayfinding Plan, more signs will be added to other key corridors, further improving accessibility and connectivity throughout Broomfield.
If you ride, walk, or roll through Broomfield's trail system, you've probably noticed some exciting updates: the Lake Link Trail is now fully equipped with Broomfield's brand-new wayfinding signage! This is the first trail in the city to receive updated signs and pavement markers, with more improvements on the way as part of the larger Broomfield Wayfinding Plan.
This marks a big win for people who Ride Broomfield, making it easier than ever to navigate the city's trails, discover new routes, and arrive at your destination with confidence.
What's New on the Lake Link Trail?
New Vertical Signs: These eye-catching trail signs help you identify your location along the Lake Link Trail and point you toward destinations like nearby parks, neighborhoods, and civic buildings.
Pavement Markers: Reinforcing the signage are new on-the-ground markers that add clear visual cues under your wheels or feet, making route-finding intuitive as you move.
Consistent Design: The signs use a clean, easy-to-read design tailored to meet the city's updated standards, ensuring clarity whether you're traveling by bike, on foot, or another mode.
Why Wayfinding Matters in Broomfield
This new signage is part of a larger vision: making active transportation not only easier but also more enjoyable and accessible. The program was developed in response to community feedback through the Open Space, Parks, Recreation, and Trails (OSPRT) Master Plan and the Broomfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Assessment.
Residents shared clear requests:
"Help me understand where I'm going."
"Show connecting routes with confidence."
"Make our trail and bike networks easier to navigate for everyone."
Broomfield's Wayfinding Plan directly addresses these needs, providing riders and walkers with an easy-to-follow visual system to connect more freely across the city, without relying on their phones or guessing their route.
What Areas Will Be Signed Next?
Lake Link Trail is just the beginning. Wayfinding plans are already in motion for several other high-use corridors, including:
From Broomfield Civic Center to County Commons
From Shep's Crossing to Northmoor Park
Future updates across trails and bikeways that link into regional destinations and local hubs
As signs are installed on more priority routes, you'll be able to seamlessly connect from trail to trail, neighborhood to park, or bus stop to business—all without missing a turn.
How Will This Improve Trail Accessibility?
The new signage improves access in several key ways:
Reduces confusion: With consistent markers and direction signs, people won't get turned around or miss key connections—beneficial for new riders and visitors.
Boosts confidence: Whether commuting by bike, jogging, or using a mobility device, the signs let you know you're on the right track, encouraging more people to choose car-free travel.
Encourages exploration: It invites you to try new trails or routes, now that wayfinding makes navigation easier and more visible.
Overall, this improved wayfinding system enhances the safety, comfort, and accessibility of Broomfield's entire trail network.
When Will More Signs Be Installed?
Good news—more signs are coming soon! The Broomfield Wayfinding Plan includes a multi-phase rollout, with additional routes prioritized based on usage, connectivity, and community input. There is dedicated funding to expand signage over the next several years, so expect to see more updates in parks, along trails, and at critical intersections across Broomfield.
What Can People Who Ride Broomfield Expect Going Forward?
People who Ride Broomfield can look forward to:
Easier, more intuitive navigation across popular trail routes
A growing map of signed and accessible destinations
Clearer connections between neighborhoods, parks, and civic centers
Fewer barriers to getting out and riding—whether for errands, recreation, or daily commutes
The Lake Link upgrades are just the starting point of a larger vision for a connected, user-friendly trail and bikeway system throughout Broomfield.
Stay tuned for updates and keep an eye out for new signs popping up along your favorite routes. The way forward is getting clearer every day for everyone who rides, rolls, or walks in Broomfield.
Broomfield Wayfinding project page: https://www.broomfieldvoice.com/wayfinding
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Airport Creek Trail Underpass Connects Neighborhoods
The Airport Creek Trail Underpass in Broomfield will enhance trail accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians by providing a safe, 12-foot-wide path beneath the BNSF railroad tracks. This project links Wadsworth Station to Broomfield Industrial Park, improving connectivity between residential areas and recreational spaces. By eliminating a major barrier, it promotes active transportation year-round, making biking and walking safer and more convenient. Construction is expected to begin soon, marking a significant step for Broomfield's trail system.
A Critical Path Connection Improving Trail Accessibility in Broomfield
Exciting news for people who Ride Broomfield: the upcoming Airport Creek Trail Underpass will dramatically improve how cyclists, pedestrians, and other trail users move across the city. This new project isn't just another trail—it will be a critical path connection, overcoming one of Broomfield's most significant barriers to east-west travel: the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks.
By creating a safe, grade-separated crossing, the underpass enhances both accessibility and connectivity across neighborhoods, trails, and key destinations, making Broomfield more bike-friendly than ever.
What's Coming?
A New 12-Foot-Wide Trail: The paved, multi-use trail will stretch approximately 850 feet along Airport Creek, providing ample space for people biking, walking, and rolling.
Grade-Separated Safety: The underpass runs beneath the BNSF railroad tracks, allowing for uninterrupted east-west movement without crossing at street level or waiting for passing trains.
Sustainable Design: The trail will be constructed alongside Airport Creek, with careful consideration given to floodplain dynamics and environmental impacts.
A Vital Link Between Neighborhoods
This new trail connection will directly link:
Wadsworth Station (west of the tracks) is a growing residential neighborhood.
Broomfield Industrial Park (east of the tracks), home to workplaces, the Sports Complex, and nearby trails
In doing so, it fills a significant gap in Broomfield's trail system, creating direct access between residential areas, recreation facilities, and regional trail corridors. It will also make it easier to connect with other parts of the community, such as Original Broomfield, the US 36 pedestrian and bike bridge, and Arista's transit-oriented development.
How It Improves Trail Accessibility in Broomfield
The Airport Creek Trail Underpass will significantly boost overall trail accessibility by eliminating a central barrier in Broomfield's east-west active transportation network. Here's how:
Reliable, Year-Round Access: Riders and walkers get a protected, all-season path that doesn't require detours or careful timing to avoid trains.
Greater Connectivity: The underpass creates a vital link that ties together major parts of the city, enabling smoother, shorter, and safer travel for people of all ages and abilities.
Expanded Opportunities for Active Travel: With better infrastructure in place, more people can comfortably integrate biking and walking into their daily routines—whether for commuting, errands, or recreation.
Stronger Network Integration: The project helps complete a continuous trail system across Broomfield, linking into broader regional paths and supporting multimodal transportation goals.
What's Next?
Design work is underway, and construction is expected to begin soon. Once complete, the Airport Creek Trail Underpass will be a key step forward in Broomfield's vision for a well-connected, multimodal city.
This project aligns with our city's commitment to sustainable and active transportation, making biking and walking more viable, convenient, and safe for everyone.
For people who Ride Broomfield, this isn't just a new trail; it's a transformative link that helps build the active, connected community we're all moving toward, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
Follow the project here: https://broomfield.org/4259/Airport-Creek-Trail-Underpass
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Bike Improvements Coming to the Nickel Street and Industrial Lane Intersection
Broomfield will enhance the Nickel Street and Industrial Lane intersection starting Spring 2025 to improve biking safety and convenience. Key features include synchronized traffic signals, a redesigned intersection, upgraded bike facilities with ADA-compliant ramps, and direct paths linking to US 287 and US 36/Broomfield stations. A full intersection closure is planned from August to September 2025, with pedestrian access maintained and detours in place. This project supports Broomfield's broader goal of improving cycling infrastructure for all.
People who Ride Broomfield will soon see big benefits at the Nickel Street and Industrial Lane intersection. This project, launching in Spring 2025 and wrapping up by Fall, is designed to make biking safer and more convenient at one of Broomfield's busiest crossroads.
Key Bike Features and Upgrades
Safer Crossings: The project introduces synchronized traffic signals and a redesigned intersection, giving cyclists predictability and safer opportunities to cross.
Upgraded Bike Facilities: Substandard and outdated bicycle facilities are being improved, with new bike-friendly designs and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps for seamless, accessible connections.
Continuity and Network Expansion: The new intersection is designed to complement the Industrial Lane Bikeway project. Cyclists will have direct, improved routes linking US 287 at Nickel Street with the US 36 / Broomfield and Flatiron Stations, making it easier to connect across Broomfield's growing active transportation network.
Better Connectivity: This intersection is being rebuilt with a focus on people who bike, walk, and roll, supporting Broomfield's vision for safe, accessible, and connected streets for all.
Construction Impacts and Detours
A full intersection closure is planned from early August to late September 2025, with posted detours using W. 120th Ave., Highway 128, and US 36.
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the construction period, allowing people biking or walking to continue traveling safely, even during roadway work.
Construction is scheduled to take place from April through September, so expect changes and use alternate routes as needed.
Why This Matters for People Who Ride Broomfield
This intersection is a vital link between neighborhoods, businesses, and transit, and improving bike infrastructure here removes a key barrier for local riders.
The upgrades are part of a broader investment in Broomfield's bike network, which ties into bikeways and regional transit, making it easier, safer, and more attractive to choose two wheels for everyday trips.
When finished, the upgraded intersection will offer safer, more direct travel options for people of all ages and abilities who ride Broomfield.
For the latest construction updates and information, follow official project page.
This intersection project is another vital step as Broomfield makes biking safer, more convenient, and a key part of daily life.
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Significant Improvements Coming to 112th and Uptown
The 112th Avenue and Uptown Avenue Complete Streets Project will widen the corridor from two to four lanes to better manage traffic and include improvements such as dedicated bike lanes, sidewalks, safer intersections, and a new trail connection to the US 36 Bikeway. Construction starts on July 27, 2025, and is expected to finish by Fall 2026, with an early closure of W. 112th Ave. near the BNSF Railroad from August 4 for about two weeks, requiring detours to alternative routes. This project enhances safety and accessibility for all users and aligns with Broomfield's multimodal transportation goals.
What People Who Ride Broomfield Need to Know
Exciting changes are coming to a key Broomfield corridor! The 112th Avenue and Uptown Avenue Complete Streets Project is set to bring significant improvements for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users alike. Here's everything people who Ride Broomfield need to know about this transformative project.
About the 112th and Uptown Complete Streets Project
The 112th/Uptown corridor will be widened from two to four lanes to better handle current and future traffic demands.
The project includes the addition of dedicated bike lanes, sidewalks, safer intersections, and a new trail connection to the US 36 Bikeway — upgrades that will significantly improve safety and accessibility for all users.
This stretch of road serves as a critical connection point between residential areas, employment centers, and regional transit routes, including US 36 & Broomfield Station Park-n-Ride.
Currently, the corridor is over capacity and lacks consistent infrastructure for people walking, biking, and rolling. It's also part of the DRCOG High Injury Network, highlighting the need for safety-focused improvements.
What to Expect During Construction
Construction is scheduled to begin on July 27, 2025, and is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2026.
A significant early milestone will be the closure of W. 112th Ave. near the BNSF Railroad crossing, starting August 4 for approximately two weeks. This closure is necessary for critical railway improvements.
A detour route will direct drivers to Wadsworth Boulevard, SH 128, US 287 (120th Avenue), West 120th Avenue, and Main Street during that period.
Construction phases will include grading, paving, drainage improvements, building multi-use trails and sidewalks, and installing new traffic signals and lighting.
Why It Matters to People Who Ride Broomfield
The addition of bike lanes and wider sidewalks will make walking, biking, and rolling along the corridor significantly safer and more enjoyable.
Improved connections to the US 36 Bikeway open up even more options for commuting or recreational riding without the need for a car.
The project aligns with Broomfield's goals for a multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users, including those who choose active transportation and transit.
Stay Informed
To follow the project, view construction maps, and get real-time updates, visit the official 112th and Uptown Complete Streets – Widening Project page on the City and County of Broomfield website. You can also sign up for notifications or contact the project team with questions.
This is a significant step forward in creating safer, more connected, and accessible streets throughout Broomfield. Whether you bike, walk, roll, or ride the bus, this project is designed with you in mind. Stay tuned for updates as we work together toward a better way to navigate our city.
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CDOT Statewide Active Transportation Plan
Broomfield residents have a valuable opportunity to contribute to the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) updated Statewide Active Transportation Plan, which aims to enhance safety, equity, and connectivity for walking, biking, and rolling across the state. This initiative seeks to create a comprehensive network of facilities that link neighborhoods, parks, and transit options, benefiting the local community by addressing safety risks, improving connectivity to regional corridors, and ensuring that local tax contributions are reinvested in Broomfield. Public input is crucial and can be submitted through July 18, 2025, enabling residents to voice their priorities for safer routes, accessibility for underserved neighborhoods, and the integration of new mobility options.
Join in on Shaping Colorado's Future Active Transportation Network!
Broomfield residents who bike, walk, roll, or dream of safer, more connected active transportation options have an exciting opportunity right now: the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is updating its Statewide Active Transportation Plan (ATP), and your input matters.
What Is the Statewide Active Transportation Plan?
The ATP is a visionary blueprint designed to make walking, biking, scooting, and rolling easier, safer, and more accessible across Colorado. Building on progress since 2012, this updated plan aims to:
Enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all active transportation users
Promote equity, ensuring all communities have access to safe facilities
Expand mobility choices to reduce car dependence and traffic congestion
Create connected communities, linking trails, sidewalks, transit, and neighborhoods with state highways
The ultimate goal? A well-connected, comprehensive network of bikeways, sidewalks, and trails that gets you where you want to go — whether commuting, running errands, or enjoying the outdoors.
Why Does This Matter to Broomfield?
Broomfield is already a leader in active transportation, boasting over 300 miles of trails, bike lanes, and sidepaths that weave through neighborhoods and parks. But key state highways in and around Broomfield are under CDOT control, including:
US 36: Major corridor connecting Denver and Boulder, passing through Broomfield
US 287: North-south commuter route (Wadsworth Boulevard)
SH 128: East-west corridor intersecting several key routes
SH 121: Wadsworth Parkway, vital arterial connection
SH 7: Baseline Road, an important east-west route
SH 93: Connecting nearby Golden and Boulder, intersecting state routes
I-25: Main interstate highway corridor serving Broomfield
By participating, you're helping ensure Broomfield's active transportation investments don't just stay local — they become part of a regional system connecting to neighboring cities and counties, enhancing mobility options for all.
How Will This Plan Benefit Broomfield Residents?
Safer Routes: Active transportation users currently face a disproportionate risk, with pedestrian deaths up 161% and bicyclist fatalities up 67% statewide over the past decade. This plan addresses these dangers through thoughtful design strategies and infrastructure upgrades on state highways serving the Broomfield area.
Better Connectivity: The ATP will link Broomfield's impressive local trail network to regional corridors, making long-distance active travel more feasible and enjoyable.
Economic and Environmental Gains: Building better biking and walking infrastructure not only promotes healthier lifestyles but also drives local economic activity, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and eases traffic congestion, painting a promising picture of the future.
Getting Your Taxes Back: Broomfield residents contribute millions that fund CDOT. This plan helps ensure those tax dollars are reinvested locally, improving roads and active transportation facilities right here at home rather than primarily supporting distant projects.
Supporting Local Growth: As Broomfield grows, this plan complements city-led projects, strengthening a seamless, multi-modal transportation system.
Your input Shapes the Future: This plan is not just a document, it's a reflection of our collective vision for a safer, healthier, and more connected Broomfield. Your input is crucial in shaping this future, so don't miss this opportunity to make a difference.CDOT's draft Statewide Active Transportation Plan is open for public comment through July 18, 2025. This is your chance to influence:
Which corridors and intersections need urgent safety upgrades
Preferred types of bike lanes, paths, and pedestrian facilities
Priorities for underserved neighborhoods and equitable access
Integration of new mobility options like e-bikes and scooters
How to Participate
Review the draft plan: Visit CDOT's website to download and explore the draft plan and interactive maps
Take the survey and submit comments before July 18, 2025
Stay informed and engaged by following local transportation updates from Ride Broomfield and the City and County of Broomfield
Together, Let's Build a Safer, Healthier, and More Connected Broomfield
Cycling and walking aren't just fun ways to get around — they're vital parts of a sustainable transportation future. With your voice, Broomfield can help CDOT make informed, community-centered decisions that enhance active transportation on the state highways that weave through our city.
Don't miss the chance to have your say because a better-connected Broomfield depends on you!
For questions or more information, contact:
Annelies van Vonno
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator
Colorado Department of Transportation
annelies.vanvonno@state.co.us
303-757-9700
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Bike lanes will be added on 6th Street between Kohl and Daphne to reduce speeding.
Affluent neighborhoods often feature safer, more tranquil streets, while poorer areas frequently have more aggressive road designs. Changing perspectives in these situations is challenging; it requires transforming the public perception of value. Together, we can foster a dialogue that leads to a more equitable and thoughtful approach to suburban design.
6th Street is an excellent alternative to the busier Midway Blvd. for people on bikes. Speeding has been a concern in the neighborhood for a while, so the city plans to narrow the vehicle lanes, take the little bit of on-street parking that exists, and put it all on one side to make room for bike lanes in both directions, which is fantastic. This proposed project is a good incremental improvement considering the constraints and limitations.
Questions you might have:
Why not remove parking on both sides and physically protect the bike lane? Until the City of Broomfield has the ability to (equipment purchase and staff) clean and plow narrower separated facilities, it is impracticable to maintain physically protected bike lanes.
Why not create a separate bike lane with a parking-protected bike lane? In addition to the answer to the above question, there is not enough road width to provide a buffer zone between the cars and the bike lane. 8-11' is the ideal width for a parking-protected bike lane. 5' is available, but that would make the bike lane incredibly narrow, and there is a real danger of someone opening their door and a cyclist getting hurt and a lack of maneuvering room to avoid obstacles and debris in the bike lane.
Will this project actually slow traffic down? It will likely slow down passive speeding drivers the most, but it should also affect aggressively speeding drivers by increasing their perception of risk by optically narrowing the road.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/narrower-city-streets-could-actually-be-safer-study
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/9/15/how-to-use-optical-narrowing-to-make-a-street-safer
Will this project affect my home values? It will likely raise them, as bike and walkability are desirable neighborhood features.
https://www.planetizen.com/node/93761/study-bike-lanes-raise-property-values-brooklyn
https://streets.mn/2013/06/10/do-bike-lanes-impact-housing-values/
Personally, I have observed a powerful truth: Affluent neighborhoods often feature safer, more tranquil streets, while poorer areas frequently have more aggressive road designs. Changing perspectives in these situations is challenging; it requires transforming the public perception of value. Together, we can foster a dialogue that leads to a more equitable and thoughtful approach to suburban design.
Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan Study Session Tonight
The Safety Action Plan Update below outlines initial safety goals and measures of effectiveness for the Broomfield Safe Streets Initiative. The primary objectives are crash reduction, increased community awareness, and enhanced communication strategies. Key strategies to achieve these goals include integrating technology and data analysis, ensuring project and program prioritization, fostering collaboration and partnerships, and improving public engagement through various means such as newsletters and public meetings.
The Safety Action Plan Update below outlines initial safety goals and measures of effectiveness for the Broomfield Safe Streets Initiative. The primary objectives are crash reduction, increased community awareness, and enhanced communication strategies. Key strategies to achieve these goals include integrating technology and data analysis, ensuring project and program prioritization, fostering collaboration and partnerships, and improving public engagement.
Hopefully, City Council will discuss adopting Vision Zero Tonight.
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.
Illuminando La Noche/Light up the Night Bicycle Safety Light Giveaway November 4th-8th
Ride Broomfield is rallying our community for our 1st annual Light up the Night bicycle light giveaway, a collective effort to brighten bicyclists' commutes. As the clocks' fall' back, marking the end of daylight saving time and ushering in earlier darkness, our community will be there, with Illuminando La Noche/Light up the Night volunteers welcoming bicycle commuters at community parks and partner organizations.
2013 Santa Barbara Illuminando La Noche
Ride Broomfield is rallying our community for our 1st annual Light up the Night bicycle light giveaway, a collective effort to brighten bicyclists' commutes. As the clocks' fall' back, marking the end of daylight saving time and ushering in earlier darkness, our community will be there, with Illuminando La Noche/Light up the Night volunteers welcoming bicycle commuters at community parks and partner organizations.
Ride Broomfield decided the week of Daylight Savings Time would be the perfect time to begin the outreach. As daylight saving time sets in, residents who commute to work or school will find themselves in darkness on their way home.
'Light up the Night' is our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of our community members who use bicycles. These lights are not just for visibility; they are a safety beacon. We aim to provide a better sense of security and peace of mind as they ride, knowing they are well-equipped with the necessary lights to make them more visible to other road users.
Quality rechargeable, free bicycle lights will be shared with riders in NEED who come to designated giveaway spots. To receive your free lights, show up at the specified locations and times.
This light giveaway is an honor-based needs system, which means we trust that those who genuinely need the lights will come forward. If you can afford to purchase lights, head over to TREK Broomfield. This year, we will have approximately 50 front/rear light sets and 15 wheel lights to give away daily.
When driving in the evening hours, be alert for pedestrians at intersections and attentive to bicyclists in the roadway. Do not use the cell phone for texting or phone calls, and eliminate other distractions to be focused on the road. Using a cell phone while driving, whether it's handheld or hands-free, delays a driver's reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent (Source: NHTSA). Using your phones while driving will also be illegal on January 1st, so get used to it now. Keeping windshields and mirrors clean increases your ability to see traffic and more vulnerable road users, such as people walking and bicycling at sunset and evening hours. Always yield to bicyclists at crosswalks, and give enough space when passing them.
Monday, 5-7 pm: Bronco Park, 3100 Westlake Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Tuesday, 9 am - 2 pm: A Precious Child, 7051 W 118th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020
Wednesday, 2-4 pm: Broomfield FISH, 6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
Thursday, 5-7 pm: Arista Pl, Broomfield, CO, United States (TENETIVE, check back to confirm this date and location are confirmed)
Friday, 5-7 pm: iPIE, 45 Nickel St, Broomfield, CO 80020
*The City and County of Broomfield traffic engineer will attend the first hour on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to take any input and answer questions.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Hosts!
RTD Bike-n-Ride Shelter Grand Opening and Demo
The need for more convenient and secure bicycle parking is a common reason people avoid riding their bikes. The new Bike-n-Ride shelters at RTD stations in Broomfield provide a more secure and protected bicycle environment, offering peace of mind during commutes. It's important to remember that while using a Bike-n-Ride shelter is safer, it's not a guarantee of safety. Always lock your bike using high-quality locks, consider using a less expensive bicycle for daily commuting, and get theft insurance for your bicycle as you would your car. You can apply online to receive a card for access to the bike shelters, and applicants will receive their access cards within two weeks of applying.
One of the most common reasons that people cite for not riding their bike somewhere is the lack of convenient and secure bicycle parking. When you have already taken the additional time and effort to pedal to your destination, the last thing you want to have is to walk further than you would have if you had driven and parked or to have to park your bike somewhere out of the way where it is more likely to get stolen.
The Regional Transportation District (RTD), City and County of Broomfield, and Commuting Solutions celebrated the grand opening of three new Bike-n-Ride shelters at RTD stations in Broomfield yesterday. These Bike-n-Ride shelters, strategically located and designed to protect your bike from the elements and theft, provide a secure and protected environment for your bicycle, giving you peace of mind during your commute.
Remember, safer, not safe.
Just as parking a car in a garage is safer than leaving it outside, using a Bike-n-Ride shelter for your bike is a step towards safety, not a guarantee. Always remember, it's safer, not safe. So, lock your bike as demonstrated in the video and use a high-quality lock or two, just as you would if your bike was parked outside for an extended period. You can even use the second lock to lock your bike to a different part of the rack.
Here's a valuable way to think about a lock-it's like a timer. The better and more expensive the lock or locks, the longer you have before a potential thief can break it. A Bike-n-Ride Shelter gives you more time. Also, remember that the more valuable your bike is, the more likely it is to be targeted by a thief. That's why I didn't bring my expensive bike to demonstrate how to lock it up in a Bike-n-Ride Shelter, because I wouldn't use that bike in such a situation. If you often leave your bike for an entire work day, I recommend getting a less expensive commute bike and ensuring your bicycle is insured against theft; also, consider a GPS tracker for your bike.
You can apply online to receive a card to access the bike shelters. Applicants will receive their access cards within two weeks of applying.
Colorado E-Bike Rebate Program
Don't miss out on Colorado's new e-bike rebate program, designed to make electric bicycles more accessible to low- and moderate-income residents. If you earn 100% of the area median income (AMI) or below, you may be eligible for a rebate to offset the cost of purchasing an e-bike and cycling equipment, such as a helmet and lock. The rebates range from $500 to $1500. The final round of applications is currently open and will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. Apply now to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Don't miss out on Colorado's new e-bike rebate program, designed to make electric bicycles more accessible to low- and moderate-income residents. If you earn 100% of the area median income (AMI) or below, you may be eligible for a rebate to offset the cost of purchasing an e-bike and cycling equipment, such as a helmet and lock. The rebates range from $500 to $1500. The final round of applications is currently open and will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. Apply now to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Our first bike giveaway was a huge success!
Last week, Ride Broomfield, hosted by Broomfield FISH, matched 20 people who needed bicycles with bikes collected and donated from the community. The restoration process took a bit of time, but it's a testament to our community's spirit that we managed to match the riders with their new bikes in just two days.
Last week, Ride Broomfield, hosted by Broomfield FISH, matched 20 people who needed bicycles with bikes collected and donated from the community. The restoration process took a bit of time, but it's a testament to our community's spirit that we managed to match the riders with their new bikes in just two days.
The bike giveaway program is a long-term free-lease program designed to provide sustainable transportation and recreation to those in need. If the recipients of the bikes are not using them, outgrow them, or don’t want them anymore, they are asked to return them to the program so the bike can be given to someone else who needs them.
The bikes are also registered in our database and then with https://bikeindex.org to ensure their safety. In the unfortunate event of theft, the Broomfield Police Department can swiftly return them if located, providing an added layer of security for our recipients.
The owners of Main Street Pedicabs also came out to check out Fish and the bike giveaway.
Consider donating below so we can continue to get bikes to people who need them. We have many more bikes to repair and more coming in every week, but we need parts, rubber, and tools. We are also looking for a space to store and work on bikes before winter hits; if you have some space or know someone who does, please get in touch.
Let's rally together to help Broomfield bring our tax dollars back to our community to help improve transportation safety in Broomfield.
The Safety Action Plan, with your engagement, will make our community a safer place to live, recreate, and commute. The Safety Action Plan is also required for Broomfield to apply for Safer Streets and Roads for All grants to improve our community's transportation safety.
The City and County of Broomfield is developing the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan to identify strategic safety improvements in Broomfield's transportation network. This plan, which will adhere to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe System approach and its six guiding principles, is a crucial step towards significantly reducing crashes and severe injuries in our community. The Safety Action Plan, with your engagement, will make our community a safer place to live, recreate, and commute. The Safety Action Plan is also required for Broomfield to apply for Safer Streets and Roads for All grants to improve our community's transportation safety. Your participation is vital in this urgent mission to enhance our safety.
What can you do to help Broomfield get our tax dollars back?
Broomfield is seeking input from the community through a survey, map, and various engagement opportunities. Your insights are crucial in shaping the Safety Action Plan and improving safety for all users. Please provide your feedback before the deadline on Oct. 1, 2024. Your timely response is crucial to the success of the Safety Action Plan.
The MHP Community Challenge
The MHP Community Challenge 2023 aims to raise $60,000 for suicide education and opioid overdose prevention in Boulder and Broomfield counties. The event includes a Bike Challenge (which Ride Broomfield will be doing), a Couch Challenge, and a grueling 19+ mile Boulder Skyline Traverse (which Carson will be doing). The funds raised will support harm reduction efforts and provide the community with suicide and overdose prevention resources. The event is sponsored by local businesses and organizations and supported by volunteers. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event website.
Bicycling in Broomfield Open House, Followup, and, The Why?
A sincere thank you to the City & County of Broomfield for considering Ride Broomfield’s request and hosting this first-ever event for bicyclists! Ride Broomfield appreciates our new partnership. Many thanks to the many staff members who were in attendance to answer questions, including Open Space & Trails, Parks, Traffic & Transportation, and Capital Projects!
Thanks to all the attendees for your active participation, last week’s event was a resounding success and overwhelmingly positive. With over 100 of you joining us, your presence created a vibrant atmosphere for dialogue and feedback. Your input and enthusiasm for bicycling were not just noticed but were absolutely crucial to the success of the event.
by: Carson Blume
Ride Broomfield, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit community partner with the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB), proposed the idea of an enlightening open house on Bicycling in Broomfield for a simple reason. When listening to the community in person and watching social media posts about bicycle-related issues from individuals and organized groups, I observed a growing need for a better understanding of CCOB's efforts; this is entirely understandable for the average resident busy with daily life and getting informed on everything CCOB is doing to improve to your bicycling riding experience might be daunting, but this is where advocacy is supposed to come in but has failed to do so until now. Unfortunately, this lack of effective advocacy and spreading of uninformed information has led to misplaced frustration towards CCOB by some, and, as a by-product, those residents may begin to feel disenfranchised. I proposed this idea to offer the opportunity for these frustrated residents to get informed and ask their questions directly to the CCOB staff present on the specific concerns I have heard from them.
A sincere thank you to the City & County of Broomfield for considering Ride Broomfield’s request and hosting this first-ever event for bicyclists! Ride Broomfield appreciates our new partnership. Many thanks to the many staff members who were in attendance to answer questions, including Open Space & Trails, Parks, Traffic & Transportation, and Capital Projects!
Thanks to all the attendees for your active participation, last week’s event was a resounding success and overwhelmingly positive. With over 100 of you joining us, your presence created a vibrant atmosphere for dialogue and feedback. Your input and enthusiasm for bicycling were not just noticed but were absolutely crucial to the success of the event.
Image courtesy of Broomfield Lifestyle Magazine
At the Ride Broomfield table, many of you thanked us for convincing CCOB to put this event on, said that you learned a lot, and were impressed with the City & County’s projects and progress to improve and expand on bicycling in Broomfield. The completion of so many projects that were important to the community since the completion of the Broomfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment, with more currently underway. Some of you had great ideas for future improvements, as well as, questions, comments, and some concerns. For instance, some of you were interested in more bike lanes, others were concerned about bike safety, and a few had questions about the maintenance of existing bike paths and how to get from point A to B safely and had connectivity concerns. These are all valid and important points, and Ride Broomfield is committed to addressing them with the City and County of Broomfield and the public. We are glad that so many attendees were able to connect directly with staff.
We have a long way to go, but we are committed to doing the work with you. Let's get informed, discuss the information, discover the root reasons why progress isn't faster, and develop ways to propel cycling culture in Broomfield forward. Your active participation and feedback are not just crucial; they are the driving force behind the future of bicycling in our community. Ride Broomfield sincerely appreciates the community showing up and your valuable contributions and want to assure you that Ride Broomfield is dedicated to addressing your concerns and improving the bicycling experience in Broomfield.
Unveiled at the Open House was the bikes@broomfield.org email that Ride Broomfield convinced CCOB to create. This email is designed to simplify contacting Broomfield about bike-related issues, making it easier for you to voice your concerns and suggestions. It's a direct line to CCOB, ensuring your feedback is heard and any immediate issues or concerns you have.
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A very special thanks to TREK Broomfield for providing the Bike Valet Parking!
bikes@broomfield.org - A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem
Ride Broomfield tackled a complex problem with a simple fix: convincing the City and County of Broomfield to create a new email address, bikes@broomfield.org, for Broomfield residents to share their biking-related questions and concerns. This single point of contact streamlines communication with various city departments, making it easier for residents to connect and stay informed.
Ride Broomfield endeavored to solve a complex problem with a simple solution. The issue involved determining which department to contact and whom to email when Broomfield residents wished to share their questions, comments, and concerns about biking in the area. Through our conversations with the community, it became clear that for the average resident, the first step to engaging with the City and County of Broomfield could be daunting. Residents often didn't follow through, and understandably so; with busy lives, figuring this out could be a significant time drain.
Ride Broomfield is thrilled to announce the launch of a new City and County of Broomfield email address, bikes@broomfield.org. This address is designed to streamline your bike-related inquiries to the city, making your communication process more efficient. You no longer need to email multiple departments individually. It's your starting point for all bike-related matters, offering a centralized point of contact for Parks, Open Space and Trails, Public Works, Planning, Transportation, and more. We want you to feel informed and connected.
There will be Bicycle Valet Parking at the Bicycling in Broomfield Open House.
Thanks to the City of Broomfield and TREK Broomfield, there will be a Bike Valet at the Bicycling in Broomfield Open House, so if you ride your bike, there will be a safe place to park it!
Give your input on the Statewide Active Transportation Plan
CDOT is updating its Statewide Active Transportation Plan to enhance biking and walking throughout Colorado. The public can get involved, and CDOT is conducting a survey to gather input for the plan.
CDOT is currently updating its Statewide Active Transportation Plan to significantly enhance biking and walking throughout Colorado.
The corridors this survey will have influence over in Broomfield include:
Highway 36
120th Ave/CO-128/C0-287
Highway 287
Wadsworth Parkway/CO-121
E Baseline Rd/CO-7
I-25
This plan aims to bolster safety, equity, mobility, connectivity, and sustainability across the transportation system. The concept of active transportation encompasses all human-powered modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, and using scooters or wheelchairs. Since 2012, CDOT has achieved substantial progress in advancing active transportation goals and supporting local investment in related projects. Investing in active transportation can play a pivotal role in reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions, driving economic activity, and addressing health and safety inequities. CDOT is actively seeking public input through an initial survey to ensure that the updated Active Transportation Plan aligns with the priorities of the communities it serves.
Broomfield Transit Study
The City and County of Broomfield is conducting a transit study to improve transit access for residents, commuters, and visitors of all ages, abilities, and incomes. The study seeks to identify ways to enhance transit options and is seeking input through methods such as a transit survey, summer event engagements, a virtual open house, and focus groups. The goal is to shape recommendations for more convenient and available transit options that meet the community's needs, especially in suburban areas like Broomfield, where bikes and public transportation complement each other as an efficient way to travel without needing a car.
Especially in suburban communities like Broomfield, Bikes and public transportation complement each other perfectly, providing an efficient way to travel to and from transit without needing a car.
Join the City and County of Broomfield in their efforts to improve transit for all! The transit study aims to identify ways to enhance transit access for residents, commuters, and visitors of all ages, abilities, and incomes. Your input will help shape recommendations for more convenient and available transit options. Engage in the project's phases, including various methods such as a transit survey, summer event engagements, a virtual open house, and focus groups. Your feedback will shape the plan, ensuring the community's needs are met.
Bike and Roll to School Day is May 8th! Please be sure to register.
Bike and Roll to School Day, scheduled for May 8th, 2024, is now open. You can register your events for the day, regardless of whether they will occur on that day. These events can inspire lasting change by addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active.
Registration for the 13th annual National Bike and Roll to School Day, scheduled for May 8th, 2024, is now open. You can register your events for the day, regardless of whether they will occur on that day. These events can inspire lasting change by addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active. So, please register your events and support kids and their safe routes to school on walkbiketoschool.org
Want to start a bike bus for your school? Read the article below.
Reject long school drop-off lines; embrace the Ride Broomfield Bike Bus!
If you would like us to help form bike buses for your school, please contact us or join our Slack Team.
About Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a program administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation that aims to make walking and biking to school safer for children. By administering this program, Colorado is helping to build healthier and more active communities. SRTS programs provide opportunities for kids to get outside and exercise while also reducing congestion and pollution around schools. With the help of community partnerships, SRTS programs can create safer environments for everyone. By emphasizing safety and using resources to build programs, we can make walking and biking to school accessible for all children, including those with disabilities. Together, we can build a future where more kids are active, healthy, and happy.
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