North Foothills Bikeway Project

The proposed bikeway will improve safety and comfort for cyclists of all ages on US 36 between Boulder and Lyons.

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

The Steering Committee has reached agreement for a proposed alignment for most of the bikeway corridor.
There are only 4 small areas totaling about 2 miles that need more analysis before being able to set the alignment.

Past Meetings

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

• Meeting Packet and Video: BOCC Public Hearing, US 36/North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study (recording starts at 55:20 minutes)

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

• Meeting Materials: Presentation to the City of Boulder Transportation Advisory Board, June 10, 2024
• Video Recording: Presentation to the City of Boulder Transportation Advisory Board, June 10, 2024 (Audio Agenda 7)

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

• Agenda and Meeting Materials: Presentation to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Board of Trustees, June 12, 2024 (starts on page 27)
• Video Recording: Presentation to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Board of Trustees, June 12, 2024 (starts at approximately 1 hr 21 mins)

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.

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

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

• Video Recording: North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study Information Session, April 16, 2024

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

• Meeting Materials:Presentation to the City of Boulder Transportation Advisory Board, Feb. 12, 2024
• Audio Recording: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

• Agenda and Meeting Materials: Written update to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Board of Trustees. Feb. 14, 2024 (Starts on page 93)

Contact the Project Manager

Alexandra Phillips, Project Manager
Email: aphillips@bouldercounty.gov
Phone: 303-441-4520