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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.

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Community Feedback

Community feedback is requested through an in-person open house on May 19 and an online survey. Feedback from the community will help ensure the bikeway is accessible, functional, and usable for cyclists and pedestrians of all experience levels.

Take the Online Community Feedback Survey

Please fill out the community feedback survey on the design options:

The survey closes on May 31st at midnight. La encuesta finaliza el 31 de Mayo a medianoche.

Public Open House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4-6:45 p.m.

Join us for a free public open house on the design of the North Foothills Bikeway on Tuesday, May 19. Attendees can stop by anytime between 4-6:45 p.m.

Click the image to go to the North Foothills Bikeway design options meeting board
Click the image to go to the Spanish version of North Foothills Bikeway design options meeting board

Background

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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Location

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