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North Foothills Safety For All Project

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.

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North Foothills Bikeway Timeline

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

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.

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

Motor vehicles and bicyclists on US 36 north of Boulder

Motor vehicles and bicyclists on US 36 north of Boulder

Contact the Project Manager

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

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