CDOT Statewide Active Transportation Plan
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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