To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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James Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: James Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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11:00 AM *C21-02 Parker Road Multimodal, Safety, and Operational Improvements Analysis: Corridor Improvements Recommendations
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Staff is holding this informational Study Session to update the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on the above referenced project following identification of recommended projects, prioritization, and potential timeframes for improvements along the Parker Road corridor between Mississippi and Hampden Avenues. Staff would like to give the BOCC an opportunity to provide feedback prior to finalizing the project documentation in a Project Report and Implementation Plan.
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Background and Discussion: In late 2022, Arapahoe County, with the City of Aurora and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), began developing a plan to improve mobility and safety along Parker Road from Mississippi to Hampden. This effort has considered all modes of travel, with a strong emphasis on improving travel conditions and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders along and across the corridor.
The purpose of the recommended transportation improvements from this evaluation is to improve safety for all users, enhance multimodal connectivity, and improve the travel experience for people walking, bicycling, using mobility devices, and riding transit along or across Parker Road between Hampden Avenue and Mississippi Avenue. The transportation improvements will complement existing and planned community surroundings with design and operational context.
Analysis was conducted to better understand the existing and forecasted travel and land use conditions and needs in the...
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