North Foothills Safety For All Project

North Foothills Bikeway Project

The North Foothills Bikeway is a Boulder County initiative to build a dedicated biking and walking path along US 36 between Boulder and Lyons. The proposed bikeway will improve safety and comfort for cyclists of all ages on this busy corridor.

This road has more fatal crashes between cyclists and motorized vehicles than any other road in unincorporated Boulder County. A bikeway would greatly increase cycling safety and motor-free access to trails and connections to popular cycling routes. The bikeway will mostly be on public land next to the road.

The Feasibility Study Final Report contains conceptual bikeway location, areas of additional analysis needed, next steps, and estimated construction costs.

North Foothills Bikeway Timeline

PhaseTimelineFunding
Phase 1Conceptual DesignCompleteGrant Funded
Phase 2More Specific DesignStarts Summer 2025County Transportation Sales Tax
Phase 3Final Design-Not Yet Funded
Phase 4Construction-Not Yet Funded

A map showing the North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study various features along the route being studied for the bikeway.

Bicyclists riding on the side of the road as vehicles pass them. Green grass and hills surround them with houses in the background.

North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study location map

Motor vehicles and bicyclists on US 36 north of Boulder

Past Meetings

Past Meetings

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Public Hearing – US 36/North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study, Aug. 13, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the full North Foothills Bikeway final report at the Aug. 13 public hearing. The final report contains conceptual alignment of the bikeway, areas of additional analysis needed, next steps and estimated construction costs.

Presentation to the City of Boulder Transportation Advisory Board, June 10, 2024

Presentation to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Board of Trustees, June 12, 2024

Presentation to Boulder County Parks and Open Space Advisory Board (POSAC), April 25, 2024

Both the North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study and the US 36 Wildlife Crossings were on the agenda.

North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study Information Session, April 16, 2024

Presentation to the City of Boulder Transportation Advisory Board, Feb. 12, 2024

Written update to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Board of Trustees. Feb. 14, 2024

Project Contact

Alexandra Phillips
Bike Planner
aphillips@bouldercounty.gov
303-441-4520

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