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Home My WebLink About8-28-23 - Special Study Session PacketSPECIAL STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO August 28, 2023 6:30 pm This meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting, and in person, at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Municipal Building, immediately following the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. City Council members and City staff members will be physically present at the Municipal building for this meeting. The public may participate in these ways: 1. Attend the meeting in person at City Hall. Use the appropriate roster to sign up to speak upon arrival. 2. Provide comment in advance at www.wheatridgespeaks.org (comment by noon on August 28, 2023) 3. Virtually attend and participate in the meeting through a device or phone: • Click here to join and provide public comment • Or call +1-669-900-6833 with Access Code: 830 9665 2038 Passcode: 853628 4. View the meeting live or later at www.wheatridgespeaks.org, Channel 8, or YouTube Live at https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/view Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Contact the Public Information Officer at 303-235-2877 or wrpio@ci.wheatridge.co.us with as much notice as possible if you are interested in participating in a meeting and need inclusion assistance. Public Comment on Agenda Items 1. 38th West Street Improvements Update 2. Staff Report(s) 3. Elected Officials’ Report(s) Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager Lauren Mikulak, Director of Community Development FROM: Ashley Holland, Neighborhood Engagement Specialist Mark Westberg, Project Supervisor DATE: August 18, 2023 (for August 28th special study session) SUBJECT: 38th West Street Improvements Update (Kipling Street to Youngfield Street) _____________________________________________________________________________ ISSUE: “Re-examine and Advance Sidewalks on 38th Avenue” was identified as one of Council’s priorities in the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan. This priority has been divided into two separate geographic areas: 1) 38th West (Kipling Street to Youngfield Street); and 2) 38th East (Wadsworth Boulevard to Harlan Street). The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with an update on the study for 38th West that is currently underway which is focused on adding adequate bicycle and pedestrian (bike/ped) improvements and improving stormwater drainage while still accommodating the vehicular traffic. This memo summarizes the public outreach that has been completed in association with Public Meeting #1 and the work that is being done in response to that outreach. Also included are next steps outlining what is being done to prepare for Public Meeting #2. PRIOR ACTION: On December 6, 2021, staff met with Council to discuss moving this priority project forward. Consensus was received from Council to prepare a scope of work to hire a consultant to conduct a planning effort to identify what the public desires are for 38th West, what the public needs are for 38th West, and using that information, develop a recommended alternative to modernize 38th West into a complete street that serves all users, including people driving, biking, walking, and rolling. On June 6, 2022, the scope of work for the 38th West Study was discussed with Council at study session. Consensus was received to proceed with selecting and hiring a consultant to conduct a planning effort to combine public input with technical analysis to develop a recommended alternative. On March 13, 2023, Council approved a budget resolution and awarded a contract to Ayres Associates, Inc, for $615,210 to perform a master planning study for 38th Avenue from Kipling Street to Youngfield Street. 2 BACKGROUND: The project segment (“38th West”) is 1.75 miles in length and is designated as a minor arterial. Sidewalks on 38th West have been added or improved along the corridor at a few scattered locations through private development projects and through a few small, City funded project. Past Study Efforts In 2017, Localworks obtained an "Active Living Neighborhood Grant," from Kaiser Permanente with support from the City. The purpose of that effort was to increase active transportation, transit, and accessible routes along 38th West. Starting in 2017 and continuing through early 2018, a coalition of residents, businesses, schools, organizations, and city officials worked together to: 1. Gather community input through outreach, including forums, events, walking and biking/rolling audits, data collection, and asset mapping to inform an Active Transportation Assessment. 2. Plan a demonstration project to address key stakeholder concerns and host a community event to solicit input from the community on Active Living Plan recommendations. 3. Develop an Active Living Plan identifying priority short- and long-term improvements in the project area to increase active transportation, transit, and wheelchair accessibility. From this planning effort, speed zones and rapid flashing beacons were installed at key pedestrian crossings to improve pedestrian safety. The selected locations were determined and guided by the feedback solicited from the stakeholders and the community at large. Existing Conditions Even with these improvements, the current facilities along most of the street are still inadequate from a biking, walking, and rolling standpoint. The existing multimodal facilities are inconsistent throughout the corridor with non-vehicular users being forced to use the shoulders to ride, walk, and roll. Improved facilities would provide better and safer multimodal connections from the nearby residential subdivisions to destinations, such as Prospect Valley Elementary and Everitt Middle Schools north and south of the corridor, and the Applewood and Kipling Ridge shopping centers at either end of the corridor. In addition, the middle 70% of 38th West does not have adequate drainage facilities to handle even minor storm events. The existing roadside ditches do not have adequate capacity which often results in water ponding on the side of the road and flooding the shoulders, further degrading the use of that area to bike, walk, and roll. In addition, the best location for any future sidewalks will likely be in place of any roadside ditches, so a storm sewer system will be required to convey the runoff that is currently in those ditches. Current Planning Study Due to the widely varying conditions along 38th West, a planning study is being done as the first step to gauge public sentiment and create conceptual designs. As discussed during the previous study sessions, the goal of this study is to identify what the public wants and needs on 38th West, both now and in the future. 3 The Ayres team is doing the analysis and preparing the study. Engineering staff is managing the overall project, and the City’s Neighborhood Engagement Specialist is guiding the public engagement efforts. Updates on each project component follow: Traffic Analysis The initial effort has included a traffic analysis of both the current and future conditions. The analysis has evaluated the safety and capacity of the street to convey both current and future traffic. Traffic information has been incorporated into the analysis from several recent projects: the Clear Creek Crossing development with relocated hospital, nearby commercial developments including Chick-fil-A, and the Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan. Based on the early traffic analysis that has been completed, two travel lanes for most of the corridor (one in each direction) is more than adequate for both current and future traffic volumes. However, the additional travel and turn lanes that are present at Youngfield and Kipling Streets will still be necessary due to the increase in both through traffic and turning traffic at those major intersections. Drainage Analysis The initial effort also includes preparing a drainage outfall system plan (OSP). The OSP will identify the required storm sewer improvements that will be needed with the potential elimination of any roadside ditches due to the construction of sidewalks. The OSP will be developed to Mile High Flood District (MHFD) standards and reviewed by them to utilize their expertise in storm sewer design and enable potential funding from them for the construction of the storm sewer facilities. The analysis of the existing drainage conditions has been completed which forms the basis for the future storm sewer design. Public Outreach Public engagement has been an important focus of the project, building on feedback from the Let’s Talk engagement blitzes in the project area. The first round of public engagement focused on 38th West was held in June 2023. An open house meeting was held on June 6, 2023 with over 60 residents in attendance. Between June 5 and June 16, 2023, an online option for engagement was available on the What’s Up Wheat Ridge website with 640 visitors and 75 responses received via the online survey. There was also an online map option where over 60 comments were added to the map. The public was very engaged during the open house meeting with many residents talking with multiple City and consultant staff about the project at the different information stations. In general, most participants voiced support for the potential project, though some of the residents who live along 38th Avenue were concerned about the potential impacts to their properties. The full report detailing the first round of public engagement is included as Attachment 1. The first eight pages provide a summary of the results of the engagement. Appendix A, the next eight pages, shows the details of the open house meeting. Appendix B, the remaining 41 pages, shows the details of the online engagement. In addition to the public outreach, a Stakeholder Walk was held on June 1, 2023. City and consultant staff spent two hours walking the corridor starting in the Sprouts parking lot at the east end of the corridor near Kipling Street and continuing to the Hobby Lobby parking lot at the 4 west end of the corridor near Youngfield Street. The agency stakeholders included representatives from the Regional Transportation District, Jefferson County Libraries, West Metro Fire District, Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team, and Localworks. City of Wheat Ridge stakeholders included staff from Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, Police, Administrative Services, and Community Development. Jefferson County School District representatives were unable to attend the walk but provided comments beforehand which were shared during the walk and included in the stakeholder summary. Stops were made at Moore Street, Loise Turner Park, Simms Court, and Kullerstrand Elementary School so that participants could share their observations. Observations often included comments about the existing pedestrian experience and infrastructure or lack thereof, travel lanes, transit stops, vehicle speeds and enforcement of speed limits, and the overall character of the corridor. Details of the comments, including pictures, are included as Attachment 2. Alternatives Analysis Based on the early results of the traffic analysis and input received during the stakeholder walk and the first round of public outreach, the Ayres team identified eight possible conceptual designs for improvements to 38th Avenue. Meetings with City staff eliminated four of the options as not being practical or not adequately addressing the needs identified by the public during the first round of outreach. The Ayres team then prepared typical cross-sections for several locations in the corridor for each of the remaining options. Meetings with City staff eliminated an additional option as not being practical from a maintenance perspective. The Ayres team is currently refining the three remaining cross-sections; these will be the focus of the second round of public engagement which is scheduled for October 2023. An evaluation matrix is also being prepared that ranks the ability of each the alternatives to meet the wants and needs of the public, potential impacts of the alternatives on the corridor, and cost. Right-of-Way Analysis The width of the right-of-way (ROW) along the corridor is generally around 60 feet but is a little narrower in some locations and substantially wider in others. The cross-sections that are currently being evaluated fit within the existing ROW for most of the corridor. However, acquisition may be necessary in some areas with narrower ROW depending on the final selected cross-section(s). Some property owners may also feel like their property is being impacted by the project because some of the existing ROW is not currently being used for the street and feels like yard space. Additional outreach will be conducted later in the process for any property that may be impacted by ROW acquisition. NEXT STEPS: Traffic Analysis Next steps include the incorporation of future projected growth in traffic based on regional modeling and the analysis of other intersections within the corridor to confirm whether or not turn lanes are warranted. The closure of Kullerstrand Elementary School and the anticipated traffic patterns based on the students’ relocation to Prospect Valley Elementary School will also be examined. 5 Drainage Analysis The analysis of the future drainage conditions and the preparation of the OSP will be done after an alternative has been selected. The OSP will then be sent to MHFD for review and acceptance. Public Outreach Block by block meetings will be held in early October with the property owners and tenants along 38th Avenue to discuss the potential changes and impacts to their properties from the three alternatives. The second round of public engagement will be held in October 2023. An open house meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 11, 2023. Between October 9 and October 20, 2023, online engagement will be available on the What’s Up Wheat Ridge website. The goal of the second round of public engagement will be to have the public comment on and select a preferred alternative. Although a single preferred alternative will be used to prepare the 30% conceptual plans, due to the varying nature of the traffic needs, available ROW, and other design constraints, the elements of the alternative may vary along the corridor. Preferred Alternative The results of the updated traffic and drainage analyses will help to refine the preferred alternative from the second round of public engagement. A presentation to Council of the preferred alternative based on the results of the second round of public engagement will be made towards the end of 2023. This refined alternative will be used to prepare the 30% conceptual design plans, which will include potential construction phasing. The 30% conceptual design plans will then be used to determine ROW impacts and prepare the conceptual cost estimates. An analysis of the impact on the existing utilities is also being done throughout the study that will be included in the preparation of the 30% conceptual plans and cost estimates. All the information will be shared during the last round of public engagement in the spring of 2024. The final study, with the results of the third and final round of public engagement will be presented to Council by the summer of 2024. FISCAL IMPACT; Funding is not currently budgeted for future phases of this project; however, the implementation of this project is included in the 2023 ballot question which seeks to extend the 0.5 cent sales tax. Conceptual cost estimates included in the presentation to Council on July 17, 2023 were $2.4 million for design and $24 million for construction. The 30% conceptual design plans will be used to prepare conceptual cost estimates to refine the above estimates if the sales tax extension is approved at the November 7, 2023 election. REQUESTED ACTION: The purpose of the August 28 study session is simply to provide an update; no specific consensus or direction is requested. ATTACHMENTS: 1. First Round of Public Engagement Report 2. Stakeholder Walk Report Public Engagement #1 Summary June 7, 2023 Over 60 community members participated in the 38th Avenue West End Improvements project open house held on June 7 and 75 more responded to an online survey regarding issues and opportunities along the 1.8-mile corridor. Most agree that the corridor works well for cars but not for people who walk, run, push strollers, use a wheelchair, bike, scoot, blade, and use transit. The summary graphics starting on page 3 present combined data from in-person and online engagement. In-Person Open House On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the City of Wheat Ridge hosted an open house for the public. There were 15 information boards that illustrated existing conditions, potential design solutions, and offered opportunities for feedback. Existing conditions included current multimodal infrastructure, traffic volumes, and crashes. Potential design elements focused on features that could be incorporated into the new corridor design, such as bike lanes, sidewalks with buffers, and lighting. The public was invited to share their feedback and thoughts on two interactive boards with specific questions and on a map of the whole corridor on which they were invited to write any comments. Eight project staff were available to answer questions about the project or the boards and to discuss concerns or solutions. A copy of the in-person content is attached in Appendix A: In-Person Open House Content and Results. Online Activities Online activities were open for participation from June 5 to June 16 on the City’s What’s Up Wheat Ridge (WUWR) web site at https://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th. Online activities provided an opportunity for those community members who were unable to attend the in-person open house to review the same information and provide feedback. A short survey was taken by 75 community members and over 60 comments were left on the online map. Information boards from the in-person open house were available for review on WUWR during the online activities. A copy of the online content is attached in Appendix B: Online Content and Results. INPERSON + ONLINE COMMENT SUMMARY 1 1 1 7 3 2 3 137 4 8 5 9 107 25 15 Remove Signals Roundabouts Side Streets Connecting to 38th Ave General Safety Utility Relocation Property Owners Losing Land Add Signals Widen and Extend Sidewalks Turn Lane Timing/Expansion Add Walking Paths Bus Accommodations Add Crosswalks Drainage Flow of TrafﬁcAdd Art/Amenities Pedestrian Safety Bike Safety Remove Signal Roundabout Access road Property Owners losing land Utility Relocation Add Signal 121 Comments Analyzed BACKGROUND INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE #1 Improving 38th Avenue between Youngﬁeld Street and Kipling Street is a priority highlighted by residents through recent City engagement efforts including Let’s Talk Applewood and Let’s Talk Paramount Park. This project seeks to identify, understand, and reﬂect the community’s needs and desires for the corridor, including impacts to trafﬁc operations and safety, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, access to schools and businesses, parking, and streetscape design. Community feedback and technical analysis will result in a corridor design that improves safety for all users on this stretch of 38th Avenue. June 7, 2023 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wheat Ridge Recreation Center + online activities available at whatsupwheatridge.com/38th Existing Conditions Exhibit Boards13 3 Interactive Public Feedback Stations 60+Local Residents in Attendance 640+What’s Up Wheat Ridge Visitors 75 Online Survey Respondents WHAT DID WE HEAR? Wr i g h t S t . Wa r d R d . Vi v i a n C t . U n i o n C t . Tab or C t . Si mm s S t . Sw a d e l y S t . 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 LOCATION COMMENTS BY THE NUMBERS 1 14 5 6 2 4 1 1 3 3 4 4 3 3 1 WHAT DID WE HEAR BY LOCATION? Q u a i l S t . P a r f e t S t . Ow e n s S t . Oa k S t . N e l s o n S t . M oo re S t . M i ll er S t . Lee S t . K i p l i n g S t . 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 LOCATION COMMENTS BY THE NUMBERS The comments outlined on this page and the previous page were spread throughout the corridor, indicating that the same themes needs to be addressed along the entire stretch from Youngﬁeld Street to Kipling Street. Most of the comments were focused at and near the larger intersections on the west and east ends of the corridor. The comments on 38th Ave from Youngﬁeld Street to Wright Street were mostly related to safety for bicyclists and sidewalks for pedestrians and transit users. The comments at 38th Ave and Kipling Street were related to left turning movements, signal timing, as well as safety for pedestrians and transit users. The issues at Kipling Street will be addressed through a separate design effort that's underway. Clear Creek Trail 5 1 1 1 1 5 1 3 2 2 2 2 5 4 15 1 1 1 WHAT DID WE HEAR BY LOCATION? Underground the overhead utilities and remove the utility poles. Enhance pedestrian safety along W 38th Avenue. Improve the ﬂow of vehicular trafﬁc along W 38th Avenue. Provide comfortable bicycle facilities along W 38th Avenue. Resolve drainage problems along W 38th Avenue. Provide landscaping along W 38th Avenue. Make turning on to and off of W 38th Avenue easier. Add additional amenities at bus stops such as benches, shelters, and trash cans. Include community amenities along W 38th Avenue such as benches, street/pedestrian lights, and public art. In-Person 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 9 8 Online 6 1 8 2 3 5 9 7 4 RANK YOUR PROJECT GOALS: SUMMARY In-person open house participants were given ﬁve stickers and asked to rank their priorities for W 38th Avenue based on nine unique goals. All ﬁve stickers could be placed on one goal or spread out as desired. The online survey also asked community members to rank the same priorities. Rankings varied slightly between the two methods. The most frequent feedback from the public was related to better pedestrian safety and infrastructure, comprising 47% of the comments. When bicycle and transit comments are added, 58% of the feedback was related to improving multimodal connectivity and safety. Trafﬁc control was another common theme, comprising 18% of comments. We will use this input to prioritize safety and multimodal mobility in the potential design alternatives for the corridor. WHAT DID WE HEAR? Sidewalks, bike lanes, bury power lines, repair drainage problems Establish bike path access from 38th to Clear Creek Bike Path. Go through Kullerstrand or other points midway between Kipling and Youngﬁeld Bury utility poles, add sidewalks and landscaping, double turn lanes to Kipling Keep narrow! Few turn lanes = trafﬁc calming Bike lanes along entire 38th Ave Keep it small, keep it quiet Wide sidewalk in order to walk to school. We need lights! Make 38th a meandering street to slow trafﬁc Curbs, sidewalks, gutters, streetlights, accessibility, multi-modal options Trench utility poles & cables crisscrossing 38th Ave. Widen and connect sidewalks & bike lanes Safe, consistent, cement sidewalks for easier use of walkers, runners & bikers (especially near Union Ct) Bury power lines, continuous sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, roundabout Sidewalks for our kids, left turn lane to keep trafﬁc ﬂowing 38th & Tabor - install blinking crosswalk Complete amenities for transit users, priority is the busiest stop at Youngﬁeld Key priority for 38th is good sidewalks & clearly marked bike paths. Clearly mark crosswalks across 38th. Install right and left turn lanes at more intersections Bike lanes, walk lanes, bus stop amenities. Take out poles, put underground. No landscaping South side of 38th (Tabor-Simms) sidewalks needed, drainage issues Safety, safety, safety - kids walks and ride in the dark in the morning and after school Wheat Ridge needs to be proactive on ﬁre mitigation on the forested area of Clear Creek Park between Kipling and Youngﬁeld. Trees are overgrown, ripe for wildﬁre Getting harder to get out of the neighborhood at Youngﬁeld or Kipling 5-ft sidewalks are too big, 3' is more than enough Focus on safe street designs for pedestrians and bikes Bike paths would be nice on 38th that can also accommodate scooters Enhance pedestrian safety along 38th, add 1 more speed awareness sign More controlled crossings for pedestrians Get rid of power lines, calm increasing trafﬁc, reduce noise of I-70, bike access and safety, beautify street Reduce speed limit to 30 or 25 mph A safer, attractive corridor that provides multi-modal mobility and connectivity. Underground the power lines and have safe travel for bikes and pedestrians Vision for W 38th Avenue +4 +3 +3 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 Level of Support SHARE YOUR VISION: INPERSON SUMMARY Participants were given a blank board and asked to share their vision and/or indicate their support for others’ visions (see left column below) for W 38th Avenue between Youngﬁeld Street and Kipling Street. These comments are consistent with the rest of the feedback we received, with most comments focused on creating a safe, slow and multimodal street. WHAT DID WE HEAR? Vision for W 38th Avenue Safe, wide, continuous network of sidewalks to access grocery stores, parks, other amenities Prioritize multimodal (Pedestrian, Bicycle) improvements and safety Continuous, protected bike lane network Improve general safety for all road users Create/maintain corridor character through decorative, aesthetic improvements (community art, etc.) Leave 38th Avenue as it is (neighborhood street, not urban thoroughfare) Incorporate landscaping Improve connections to Clear Creek Park system Reduce vehicular trafﬁc Lower speed limit Improved street, pedestrian lighting Complete Street for all ages and abilities Improve connections to local amenities Cleanliness/positive, pleasant corridor Intersections with improved turning visibility/ability Improved bus stop amenities (benches, trash cans) Underground the overhead utilities Install trafﬁc calming features Safe connections to Prospect Valley Elementary School Improve ﬂow of trafﬁc at 38th Avenue and Kipling Street Maintain views Bus pullouts Improved Drainage Safe Pedestrian Crossings Single-occupancy vehicles should be the lowest priority Pedestrian amenities - benches No big box homes or apartments Add gutter with a curb ramp Do not add speed bumps Increase speeding enforcement Add separated mixed-use pathway Expanded retail opportunities Road maintenance (potholes, etc.) Narrow the roadway Level of Support +30 +19 +16 +9 +7 +7 +5 +5 +5 +4 +4 +4 +3 +3 +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 Participants were asked to share their vision and/or indicate their support for others’ visions (see left column below) for W 38th Avenue between Youngﬁeld Street and Kipling Street. These comments are consistent with the rest of the feedback we received, with most comments focused on creating a safe, slow and multimodal street. SHARE YOUR VISION: ONLINE SUMMARY WHAT DID WE HEAR? Appendix A: In-Person Open House Content and Results In-Person Open House Boards Included: • Study Area Map • Issues and Opportunities Map • Rank Your Project Goals (Interactive) • Previous Studies and Community Support Map • Existing Pedestrian Facilities • Existing Bicycle Facilities • Existing Transit Infrastructure • Vehicle Traffic Flow • Traffic Safety • Travel Trends • Multimodal Street Design: Bicycle Facilities • Multimodal Street Design: Pedestrian & Transit Facilities • Multimodal Street Design: Other Amenities • Share Your Vison (Interactive) • Next Steps: Schedule & Contact Information In-Person Open House Interactive Boards Photos In-Person Open House Roll Plan Map Photos STUDY AREA Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Rocky Mountain Ditch Rocky Mountain Ditch Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Bass LakeWest Lake 173 173 173 173 173 70 70 70 70 70 W 42nd Ave Wright StWright Ct W 40th Ave W 38th Dr Vivian CtWright St Ward Rd N Urban St Urban Ct Wright St W 34th Pl Vivian Dr Ward Rd Ward Rd W 35th Ave Urban St W 32nd Dr Tabor St W 39th Pl Simms StSimms C t Tabor Ct Taft Ct Taft Ct Union Ct W 37th Pl W 37th Pl Simms St W 36th Ave W 36th Ave W 38th Pl Swadley St Simms Ct W 37th Ave N Tabor Ct Taft Ct Union St Union St Simms St Simms St Swadley St W 35th Ave W 35th Ave W 33rd Pl W 34th Ave W 39th Pl Routt St Robb St Rolfe Ct W 40th Ave Routt St Robb St Pierson Ct Quail St Quail C t W 33rd Ave Routt S t Robb S t Quail St Quail Ct W 39th Pl Oak S t Newman St Nelson St Pierson St Parfet St W 41st Ave W 41st Ave W 39th Ave W 41st Pl Owens St Owens St W 35th Pl Oak St Nelson S t Nelson S t W 36th Ave W 38th Pl W 38th Pl Parfet St Parfet St Owens St W 32nd Pl Oak St Nelson S t Nelson S t W 34th Pl W 35th Ave Pierson St Parfet S t Parfet St Miller Ct W 41st Ave W 41st Ave Moore St Lee CirMiller W a y Miller Ct Moore Ct Lewis St Miller St Miller St Lee St Moore St Lee Cir W 35th Pl W 38th Pl W 35th Ave W 35th Ave W 33rd Ave Miller Ct Moore Ct Moore Ct W 34th Ave Miller St Miller St W 34th Pl Lee S t Moore St Hillside Dr W 41st Ave Kline St Kline St W 35th Ave W 34th Ave Kline St Kline St Hillside Dr Youngfield St Youngfield St Kiplin g S t Kipling St Kipling St Kiplin g S t Kipling S t Kipling St ParkLewis Meadows ParkLouise Turner Discovery Park 265 264 Walmart King Soopers PETSMART Qdoba Wells Fargo SushiThai Green & Abrusci's Chili's Grill & FootwearFamous Smashburger Starbucks Chipotle MarketFarmersSprouts Starbucks38th Avenue Issue: Narrow, poorly maintained sidewalk between a utility pole and drainage infrastructure Issue: No sidewalk; utilities located on pedestrian paths Issue: Narrow, uneven asphalt sidewalk; overgrown tree branches block path Issue: Narrow bike lanes; missing sidewalk Issue: No safe, ADA-accessible way to access the bus stop Issue: Missing sidewalk; steep driveway Issue: Utility pole in the sidewalk could force people into the busy street; no bus stop amenities Issue: Fast-moving trafﬁc and a rough pavement edge border narrow bike lanes; rough, narrow, non-ADA sidewalks are uncomfortable for users of all ages and abilities Issue: Missing sidewalk; exposed drainage system Issue: No sidewalk; uneven pavement; trees block views of oncoming trafﬁc ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES Enhance pedestrian safety along W 38th Avenue. Provide comfortable bicycle facilities along W 38th Avenue. Add additional amenities at bus stops such as benches, shelters, and trash cans. Improve the ﬂow of vehicular trafﬁc along W 38th Avenue. Resolve drainage problems along W 38th Avenue. Make turning on to and off of W 38th Avenue easier. Provide landscaping along W 38th Avenue.Include community amenities along W 38th Avenue such as benches, street/pedestrian lights, and public art. Underground the overhead utilities and remove the utility poles. Place your 5 stickers in any arrangement across the following 9 goals to indicate your priority/priorities. You can place all 5 of your stickers on one goal or spread them out in anyway you choose. RANK YOUR PROJECT GOALS Previous Studies and Engagement Efforts:•Activate 38th•City of Wheat Ridge Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan•Clear Creek Crossing Development Trafﬁc Study•Hazard Mitigation Base Plan•Let’s Talk Applewood•Let’s Talk Paramount Park•Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan What we have heard so far... PREVIOUS STUDIES AND COMUNITY SUPPORT We heard you! Comments from past studies and engagement efforts will serve as the foundation for this effort and will be incorporated into the design for W 38th Avenue. PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Concerns for people who walk, run, push strollers, use a wheelchair, etc.: •Sidewalks do not exist in many areas - on one or both sides .•There are long distances between crossings.•There are many driveways and side streets to cross without crosswalks .•Basic ADA accommodations (like curb ramps) are missing along most of the corridor.•High speeds can make walking feel uncomfortable. Concerns for people who bike:•Bike lanes do not exist in many areas – on one or both sides.•Bike lanes end abruptly in several instances.•There are sections of the paved shoulder that are less that 2 feet wide and other sections in bad repair.•The bike lane is only signed in a few places, so it is unclear whether the shoulder is intended for bikes. BICYCLE FACILITIES RTD operates Route 38 on W 38th Avenue, with 30-minute peak frequency and 60-minute non-peak frequency. Concerns for transit users: •Out of 19 bus stops on this corridor, none have complete amenities (bench, shelter, trash can, and lighting).ƒOnly 13 have a bench.ƒOnly 10 have a trash can.ƒOnly 5 have a shelter.ƒOnly 1 has lighting.•The busiest stop (at Youngﬁeld Street) has none of these amenities. TRANSIT Level of Service(Signalized Intersections)A BCD Average Vehicle Delay at Intersection (seconds)10 >20 and 35>10 and 20 >35 and 55EF>55 and 80>80 Level of service is a quality measure used to analyze roads and intersections by measuring vehicle delay and assigning a quality level A through F, with A being the best and F being the worst. VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW This corridor works well for cars. All intersections that were analyzed have a high Level of Service, except the intersection at W 38th Avenue and Kipling Street. Crash Types Crash Severity No bicycle crashes were reported during this period. Property Damage Only Injury Fatality 79 7 0 2% 45% 15% 20% 6%12%Pedestrian Rear End Angle Backed into Sideswipe Fixed Object Incident Types Angle Rear-End Left-Turn Fixed-Object Pedestrian Bicycle 19 of the 86 crashes reviewed occurred on the length of this corridor. The remaining 67 crashes occurred at the intersections with Youngﬁeld Street or Kipling Street. TRAFFIC SAFETY This segment has more crashes than expected for the type of corridor and the volume of vehicles. We would expect 5.1 crashes per year, and currently, there are 6.3 crashes per year. 38TH AVENUE 10,520 Vehicular Trips 13,728 Vehicular Trips 9,494 Vehicular Trips 20TH AVENUE 44TH AVENUE Each day, approximately 1,300 vehicles exceed the speed limit by more than 5 mph and approximately 240 vehicles exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph. This results in potentially dangerous conditions, especially for people who choose to travel in the corridor outside of their vehicles. TRIP DISTANCE SPEED ANALYSIS WHY DO WE HAVE SPEED LIMITS? 2 MILES Pos t e d S p e e d : 3 5 M P H Maximum Speed: 66.76mph Approximately 2,600 trips under 2 miles could have been completed by walking or bicycling with improved infrastructure. Approximately 25% of trips are under 2 miles, short enough for most people to walk or bike. The majority of drivers are going over the speed limit; faster vehicles cause more serious and fatal injuries. TRAVELTRENDS Check out some of the potential bicycle facilities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. On-Street Bike Lane - Striped and Signed Off-Street Multiuse Path Protected Bike Lane -Striped with Vertical Buffer Various Modes Can Use Bicycle FacilitiesBicycle Intersection Crossing Buffered Bike Lane -Striped with Horizontal Buffer MULTIMODAL STREET DESIGN: BICYCLE FACILITIES Check out some of the potential pedestrian and transit facilities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping Improved Pedestrian Crossing - Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon ADA Ramps with Truncated Domes Complete Amenity Transit Stop - Bench, Trash Can, Shelter Improved Pedestrian Crossing - Median Refuge and Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon Trafﬁc Calming Strategies - Sidewalk Bump Out with Crosswalk MULTIMODAL STREET DESIGN: PED & TRANSIT FACILITIES Check out some of the potential additional amenities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. Trees and Landscaping - Low Maintenance CommunityArtworkStreetLighting Trees and Landscaping - Native Plants Pavement Artat IntersectionsPedestrian-ScaleLighintg MULITMODAL STREET DESIGN: OTHER AMENITIES SHARE YOUR VISION Tell us what you would like to see on W 38th Avenue between Youngﬁeld Street and Kipling Street. APRIL 2023:Project Kickoff JUNE 2023:•Stakeholder Field Walk•Public Input #1 to review existing conditions, explore potential design solutions, and understand public vision and goals FALL 2023: •Property Owner Meetings #1 •Public Input #2 to review 3 design alternatives and analysis of each SPRING 2024:•Property Owner Meetings #2•Public Input #3 to review the preferred alternative and demonstrate how public input shaped the ﬁnal design •Final Plan PROJECT SCHEDULE PROJECT CONTACTS Mark WestbergProject Managermwestberg@ci.wheatridge.co.us Ashley HollandNeighborhood Engagement Specialistaholland@ci.wheatridge.co.us Molly NorthPublic Engagement Consultantmolly.north@meadhunt.com NEXT STEPS In-Person Open House Boards In-Person Open House Photos Appendix B: Online Content and Results Online Open House Boards Included: • Study Area Map • Issues and Opportunities Map • Previous Studies and Community Support Map • Existing Pedestrian Facilities • Existing Bicycle Facilities • Existing Transit Infrastructure • Vehicle Traffic Flow • Traffic Safety • Travel Trends • Multimodal Street Design: Bicycle Facilities • Multimodal Street Design: Pedestrian & Transit Facilities • Multimodal Street Design: Other Amenities • Next Steps: Schedule & Contact Information Online Open House Interactive Content Included: • 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map • Existing Conditions and Vision Survey STUDY AREA Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Rocky Mountain Ditch Rocky Mountain Ditch Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Bass LakeWest Lake 173 173 173 173 173 70 70 70 70 70 W 42nd Ave Wright StWright Ct W 40th Ave W 38th Dr Vivian CtWright St Ward Rd N Urban St Urban Ct Wright St W 34th Pl Vivian Dr Ward Rd Ward Rd W 35th Ave Urban St W 32nd Dr Tabor St W 39th Pl Simms StSimms C t Tabor Ct Taft Ct Taft Ct Union Ct W 37th Pl W 37th Pl Simms St W 36th Ave W 36th Ave W 38th Pl Swadley St Simms Ct W 37th Ave N Tabor Ct Taft Ct Union St Union St Simms St Simms St Swadley St W 35th Ave W 35th Ave W 33rd Pl W 34th Ave W 39th Pl Routt St Robb St Rolfe Ct W 40th Ave Routt St Robb St Pierson Ct Quail St Quail C t W 33rd Ave Routt S t Robb S t Quail St Quail Ct W 39th Pl Oak S t Newman St Nelson St Pierson St Parfet St W 41st Ave W 41st Ave W 39th Ave W 41st Pl Owens St Owens St W 35th Pl Oak St Nelson S t Nelson S t W 36th Ave W 38th Pl W 38th Pl Parfet St Parfet St Owens St W 32nd Pl Oak St Nelson S t Nelson S t W 34th Pl W 35th Ave Pierson St Parfet S t Parfet St Miller Ct W 41st Ave W 41st Ave Moore St Lee CirMiller W a y Miller Ct Moore Ct Lewis St Miller St Miller St Lee St Moore St Lee Cir W 35th Pl W 38th Pl W 35th Ave W 35th Ave W 33rd Ave Miller Ct Moore Ct Moore Ct W 34th Ave Miller St Miller St W 34th Pl Lee S t Moore St Hillside Dr W 41st Ave Kline St Kline St W 35th Ave W 34th Ave Kline St Kline St Hillside Dr Youngfield St Youngfield St Kiplin g S t Kipling St Kipling St Kiplin g S t Kipling S t Kipling St ParkLewis Meadows ParkLouise Turner Discovery Park 265 264 Walmart King Soopers PETSMART Qdoba Wells Fargo SushiThai Green & Abrusci's Chili's Grill & FootwearFamous Smashburger Starbucks Chipotle MarketFarmersSprouts Starbucks38th Avenue Issue: Narrow, poorly maintained sidewalk between a utility pole and drainage infrastructure Issue: No sidewalk; utilities located on pedestrian paths Issue: Narrow, uneven asphalt sidewalk; overgrown tree branches block path Issue: Narrow bike lanes; missing sidewalk Issue: No safe, ADA-accessible way to access the bus stop Issue: Missing sidewalk; steep driveway Issue: Utility pole in the sidewalk could force people into the busy street; no bus stop amenities Issue: Fast-moving trafﬁc and a rough pavement edge border narrow bike lanes; rough, narrow, non-ADA sidewalks are uncomfortable for users of all ages and abilities Issue: Missing sidewalk; exposed drainage system Issue: No sidewalk; uneven pavement; trees block views of oncoming trafﬁc ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES Previous Studies and Engagement Efforts:•Activate 38th •City of Wheat Ridge Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan•Clear Creek Crossing Development Trafﬁc Study•Hazard Mitigation Base Plan•Let’s Talk Applewood•Let’s Talk Paramount Park•Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan What we have heard so far... PREVIOUS STUDIES AND COMUNITY SUPPORT We heard you! Comments from past studies and engagement efforts will serve as the foundation for this effort and will be incorporated into the design for W 38th Avenue. PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Concerns for people who walk, run, push strollers, use a wheelchair, etc.: •Sidewalks do not exist in many areas - on one or both sides .•There are long distances between crossings.•There are many driveways and side streets to cross without crosswalks .•Basic ADA accommodations (like curb ramps) are missing along most of the corridor.•High speeds can make walking feel uncomfortable. Concerns for people who bike:•Bike lanes do not exist in many areas – on one or both sides.•Bike lanes end abruptly in several instances.•There are sections of the paved shoulder that are less that 2 feet wide and other sections in bad repair.•The bike lane is only signed in a few places, so it is unclear whether the shoulder is intended for bikes. BICYCLE FACILITIES RTD operates Route 38 on W 38th Avenue, with 30-minute peak frequency and 60-minute non-peak frequency. Concerns for transit users: •Out of 19 bus stops on this corridor, none have complete amenities (bench, shelter, trash can, and lighting).ƒOnly 13 have a bench.ƒOnly 10 have a trash can.ƒOnly 5 have a shelter.ƒOnly 1 has lighting.•The busiest stop (at Youngﬁeld Street) has none of these amenities. TRANSIT Level of Service(Signalized Intersections)ABC D Average Vehicle Delay at Intersection (seconds)10 >20 and 35>10 and 20 >35 and 55EF>55 and 80>80 Level of service is a quality measure used to analyze roads and intersections by measuring vehicle delay and assigning a quality level A through F, with A being the best and F being the worst. VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW This corridor works well for cars. All intersections that were analyzed have a high Level of Service, except the intersection at W 38th Avenue and Kipling Street. Crash Types Crash Severity No bicycle crashes were reported during this period. Property Damage Only Injury Fatality 79 7 0 2% 45% 15% 20% 6%12%Pedestrian Rear End Angle Backed into Sideswipe Fixed Object Incident Types Angle Rear-End Left-Turn Fixed-Object Pedestrian Bicycle 19 of the 86 crashes reviewed occurred on the length of this corridor. The remaining 67 crashes occurred at the intersections with Youngﬁeld Street or Kipling Street. TRAFFIC SAFETY This segment has more crashes than expected for the type of corridor and the volume of vehicles. We would expect 5.1 crashes per year, and currently, there are 6.3 crashes per year. 38TH AVENUE 10,520 Vehicular Trips 13,728 Vehicular Trips 9,494 Vehicular Trips 20TH AVENUE 44TH AVENUE Each day, approximately 1,300 vehicles exceed the speed limit by more than 5 mph and approximately 240 vehicles exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph. This results in potentially dangerous conditions, especially for people who choose to travel in the corridor outside of their vehicles. TRIP DISTANCE SPEED ANALYSIS WHY DO WE HAVE SPEED LIMITS? 2 MILES Pos t e d S p e e d : 3 5 M P H Maximum Speed: 66.76mph Approximately 2,600 trips under 2 miles could have been completed by walking or bicycling with improved infrastructure. Approximately 25% of trips are under 2 miles, short enough for most people to walk or bike. The majority of drivers are going over the speed limit; faster vehicles cause more serious and fatal injuries. TRAVELTRENDS Check out some of the potential bicycle facilities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. On-Street Bike Lane - Striped and Signed Off-Street Multiuse Path Protected Bike Lane -Striped with Vertical Buffer Various Modes Can Use Bicycle FacilitiesBicycle Intersection Crossing Buffered Bike Lane -Striped with Horizontal Buffer MULTIMODAL STREET DESIGN: BICYCLE FACILITIES Check out some of the potential pedestrian and transit facilities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping Improved Pedestrian Crossing - Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon ADA Ramps with Truncated Domes Complete Amenity Transit Stop - Bench, Trash Can, Shelter Improved Pedestrian Crossing - Median Refuge and Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon Trafﬁc Calming Strategies - Sidewalk Bump Out with Crosswalk MULTIMODAL STREET DESIGN: PED & TRANSIT FACILITIES Check out some of the potential additional amenities we could incorporate in the design of W 38th Avenue. Trees and Landscaping - Low Maintenance CommunityArtworkStreetLighting Trees and Landscaping - Native Plants Pavement Artat IntersectionsPedestrian-ScaleLighintg MULITMODAL STREET DESIGN: OTHER AMENITIES APRIL 2023:Project Kickoff JUNE 2023:•Stakeholder Field Walk •Public Input #1 to review existing conditions, explore potential design solutions, and understand public vision and goals FALL 2023: •Property Owner Meetings #1•Public Input #2 to review 3 design alternatives and analysis of each SPRING 2024:•Property Owner Meetings #2•Public Input #3 to review the preferred alternative and demonstrate how public input shaped the ﬁnal design•Final Plan PROJECT SCHEDULE PROJECT CONTACTS Mark WestbergProject Managermwestberg@ci.wheatridge.co.us Ashley HollandNeighborhood Engagement Specialistaholland@ci.wheatridge.co.us Molly NorthPublic Engagement Consultantmolly.north@meadhunt.com NEXT STEPS Online Open House Boards 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Visitors 40 Contributors 17 CONTRIBUTIONS 57 2023-06-05 12:23:56 -0600 CATEGORY Community Amenity Opportunity 2023-06-05 12:24:57 -0600 CATEGORY Community Amenity Opportunity 2023-06-05 12:25:30 -0600 CATEGORY Community Amenity Opportunity 2023-06-05 12:26:35 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 12:27:54 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 12:29:13 -0600 CATEGORY Community Amenity Opportunity What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map public art on north side Address: 11824 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88285 With Kullerstrand closing, I hope we can take advantage of this stretch to add public art and amenities for bus riders, cyclists, and pedestrians. Address: 12300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88286 Bus, bus, bus amentities!!! And public art, but mostly mass transit. Address: West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88287 Mass transit--- lots of people, lots of truly legitimate "jay-walking" crossings outside of c ross walks. Solutions required. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88288 Poor drainage leads to icy conditions while trying to stop at the stop sign at 38th when going northbound on Nelson St. Address: 10691 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88289 The park offers space and opportunity for public art and other community amenities. Address: 10901 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88290 Page 5 of 14 2023-06-05 12:39:00 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 12:43:45 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-05 12:56:18 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-05 18:12:20 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 18:17:28 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-05 18:19:58 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 18:31:43 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Bus stop should be moved to east side of Ward Road on 38th because: 1. Bus stop is b locking right turn lane and vision of northbound Ward Rd traffic onto 38th. 2. Bus blocks my driveway, especially when taking ‘route timing’ adjustment breaks 3. Utility pole and telephone in the middle of sidewalk and uneven sidewalk sections are hazardous to ne gotiate around, and prohibit proper snow removal. 4. Area to the east of Ward Road ne eds improvement, plenty of space to install covered bench similar to westbound bus st op on north side of 38th with trash receptacle. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88291 New bus stop installed to replace existing stop on west side of Ward Road, with covere d bench. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88292 Massive improvements to this bus stop please! Better signage also! Since the RTD tur naround was taken out of the parking lot, most shoppers aren’t even aware of this ‘bus stop’, hence the pushing of shopping carts all the way down to the Ward Road stop. Address: West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88293 There's only 2-3 feet of clearance from EB traffic on the south side of 38th for pedestria ns. Address: 10200 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88306 The single left turn lane onto NB Kipling often backs up past Circle K. Would love to se e a double left turn lane here to ease peak time congestion. Address: 9979 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88307 Same narrow pedestrian walkway concern, better placement of pin... Address: 10200 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88308 Need better lighting and bike and pedestrian markings/lanes from 38 and Wandsworth to 38th and Youngfield. Turn lane on Kipling going north needs to be expanded to two l anes or different light pattern. Drainage is awful this entire route and dangerous due to darkness and narrowness of street. Address: 3755 Lee Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88309 Page 6 of 14 2023-06-05 21:58:43 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-05 21:59:28 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-05 22:00:57 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-05 22:04:26 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-06 09:06:23 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-06 09:06:50 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-06 09:29:48 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Missing sidewalk Address: 3773 Wright Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88310 Missing sidewalk Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88311 No bike lane leading towards the traffic light Address: West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88312 Double left turn would be helpful. This area backs up frequently Address: 9979 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88313 No safe bike access to Clear Creek park Address: West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88352 reduce car traffic for parents getting kids at school Address: 12300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88353 Perhaps a few more no throughway signs so folks don't think they can cross the creek using the side streets. Address: 10771 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88354 Page 7 of 14 2023-06-06 09:30:15 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-06 11:00:23 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-06 11:37:47 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-06 11:38:39 -0600 CATEGORY Community Amenity Opportunity 2023-06-06 11:42:03 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-07 14:27:02 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-07 14:35:54 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map No sidewalk Address: 11000 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88355 No safe place to walk in this long stretch of 38th. Address: 11485 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88357 no safe way to walk to the elementary school or bike to discovery park Address: 11300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88358 this could be an amazing park! Address: 10901 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88359 drivers speed down this hill lower speed limit to 25mph and have enforcement Address: 11302 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88360 Overgrown trees/bushes create a hiding area for shop lifters and drug use. Police have been called multiple times to manage this area. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88456 The wooden fence between W. 38th Dr. and Wright St. is in desperate need of replace ment. The fence was constructed by the City around 1995. They de sign of it is flawed and allows for rats to nest in-between the two exterior pickets along t he horizontal beams. This is a health and safety concern for children and pets. With th e addition of Chick-Fil-A the rodent population is likely to increase, and at a much close r proximity to families and their homes. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88457 Page 8 of 14 2023-06-07 14:49:10 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-07 14:53:54 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-07 15:08:28 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-07 15:10:06 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-07 15:16:26 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-07 15:18:24 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-07 15:19:37 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map The commercial truck traffic at night is consistent. The trucks back into the loading doc k at Hobby Lobby, generally leaving their headlights on for the night creating nuisance l ight pollution. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88458 People speed up and down the alley, then quickly turn out on 38th without pause. Address: 3773 Wright Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88459 No safe way to cross the street here to the south side or to north side, given that sidew alks run out on either side. Perhaps a cross walk or light here would help? I don’t know if that makes things worse but trying to cross to safe sidewalks is terrifying. Address: 10175 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88460 Double left lane needed here absolutely, the traffic has at times backed up to Miller st. And there is always a back up beyond the turn lane provided. It creates traffic jams for folks wanting to go east but stuck behind cars trying to turn north on Kipling. Address: 9979 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88461 Leverage the massive dead space rock garden in front of the Jeffco building to have a menities for pedestrians or bikes. There seems to be more space on the south side of t he street especially if the ‘drainage ditch’ is covered with pedestrian walk ways and bik e path. There is not room on the north side of the street for any of this. Address: 10717 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88462 Leverage south side of road to formally create drainage and add paved sidewalk/bike l anes along a large stretch of the road. Since the drainage is here, it would be a positiv e to layer peds/bikes on it without taking homeowners land to move the street closer to their doorstep. Address: 11350 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88463 Add more safety barriers to park, with 38th ave right there, it’s too scary to have littles play in the park because they can easily get through the fence to the street. Address: 10901 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88464 Page 9 of 14 2023-06-07 15:21:35 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-07 18:15:25 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 08:40:15 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 08:47:29 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 08:55:37 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-08 09:02:06 -0600 CATEGORY Suggested Improvement 2023-06-08 10:45:37 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Need sidewalks here, the shoulder is only a few feet wide and there is a lot of traffic be tween the dentist, sprouts parking and circle k now. Address: 10105 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88465 No sidewalks or safe place to walk with our child (school, rec center, park, king sooper s, etc). Using a stroller is difficult without sidewalks. Address: 11250 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88477 Landscaping rocks blocks shoulder. Pedestrians must step into road to go around. Address: 10400 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88485 Cars try to pass on the right shoulder when someone is turning onto Moore Address: 10474 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88486 Consider speed bumps along 38th. Something to calm traffic. Address: 10595 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88487 This intersection (38th & Lee) could use significant improvements for pedestrians. Traffic Calming Strategies - Sidewalk Bump Out with Crosswalk and Improved Pedestri an Crossing - Median Refuge and Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon Address: 10175 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88488 Single left hand turn lane from eastbound 38th onto Kipling often backs into the left turn lane from westbound 38th to Sprouts. Combined with traffic exiting the Circle K gas stat ion, this creates a dangerous traffic situation during the morning and afternoon rush ho urs. A double left-hand turn lane unto Kipling would help. Address: 9979 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88559 Page 10 of 14 2023-06-08 10:47:43 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-08 10:48:35 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 10:49:53 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 10:52:24 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 10:54:34 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-08 10:56:54 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-08 10:57:29 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Sidewalks missing for pedestrians. No dedicated bike space. Ideally mixed-use sidewal k would exist. Address: 10105 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88560 Often pedestrians walking along road, no sidewalk. Address: 10151 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88561 Minimal pedestrian space along bridge forces pedestrians into dangerous proximity to t raffic. Address: 10200 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88562 No dedicated, continuous sidewalk along this corridor. Pedestrians often walking at nig ht or bicyclists in dangerous proximity to traffic. Address: 10901 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88563 Poor bicycle access to clear creek green belt. Bicyclists must either share road with Yo ungfield traffic or take poorly maintained sidewalk with poles, utility wires, RV center tra ffic, etc. Address: West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88564 Large sidewalks exist to the east and west of this area on the north side of 38th, but ar e lacking here. Bicycles and pedestrians are forced onto road or unmaintained pathwa y. Ideally al larger mixed-use sidewalk would exist along entire corridor and connect to Clear Creek Greenbelt periodically. Address: 12475 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88565 Connection down the end of Simms to Prospect Valley Elemetary thru Lena Gulch for a ll children now unable to walk/bike to Kullerstrand. Address: 3804 Simms Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88566 Page 11 of 14 2023-06-08 11:00:37 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 11:03:46 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue 2023-06-08 14:01:27 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-08 14:06:32 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-13 10:43:48 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-13 10:46:26 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-13 10:50:40 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Often pedestrians and bicyclists are encountered here, at night, in close proximity to tr affic. A dedicated and separate travel path (e.g. mixed use pathway/sidewalk)would inc rease safety. Address: 11111 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88567 Wide sidewalks to the west on north side of 38th do not extend towards Kipling. Contin uing a wide-mixed-use (bike and ped) sidewalk along the north side from Youngfield to Kipling would alleviate many of the safety concerns in this corridor. Address: 11735 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88568 Poor walking conditions Address: 10390 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88572 Trees block view of the school flashing lights - need trimming - south side of 38th Address: 11940 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88574 Ped crossing has no sidewalk on N side, just a dirt patch. Address: 11525 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88722 Very uneven asphalt “path” overgrown w/ weeds on N side, lots of trip hazards. Address: 11485 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88723 South sidewalk very uneven with broken and undermined slabs as well as patches of o ld asphalt, many trip hazards. Address: 11525 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88724 Page 12 of 14 2023-06-15 15:49:14 -0600 CATEGORY Safety Concern 2023-06-15 15:50:59 -0600 CATEGORY Connectivity Issue What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: PLACE 38th Avenue West End Issues and Opportunities Map Pedestrian Crossing needed at Tabor Ct- difficult to cross due the width of road and spe ed of traffic. Address: 3780 Tabor Court, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88930 Old trail behind Kullerstrand used to connect to Clear Creek..with school closing, perha ps this connection can be re-established Address: 12225 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States http://whatsupwheatridge.com/38th/maps/38th-avenue-west-end-issues-and-opportunit ies-map?reporting=true#marker-88931 Page 13 of 14 What is your relationship to W 38th Avenue between Kipling and Youngfield? (Select all that apply.) (Choose all that apply) I live on or own property on this segment. I travel this segment to get to school or work. I travel this segment to get to shopping destinations. I travel this segment to get to recreation or entertainment. How do you travel on this segment of W 38th Avenue? (Select all that apply.) (Choose all that apply) I travel by motorized vehicle. I travel by foot. I travel by bike. I travel by bus. I travel by wheelchair or other mobility aid. I travel by another mode of transportation. How often do you travel on W 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street? (Select one.) (Choose any one option) Daily 3 to 6 times per week 1 to 2 times per week Less than once a week Rank the following goals for W 38th Avenue, with 1 being your highest priority. (Rank each option) Enhance pedestrian safety Provide comfortable bicycle facilities Provide additional amenities at bus stops (benches, shelters, trash cans) Improve vehicle traffic flow Resolve drainage problems Make turning on to and off of 38th Avenue easier Provide landscaping Include community amenities (benches, street/pedestrian lights, public art) Underground the overhead utilities and remove the poles What comments do you have on existing conditions along W 38th Avenue? In other words, what’s working for you and what’s not? You can review some of the existing conditions here. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey The first phase of this project is all about information gathering, including collecting community feedback regarding issues and opportunities along W 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street. Please complete this short survey to share your thoughts. Following the survey, please navigate to the map activity to provide and additional comments. These activities will remain open until June 16, 2023. If you need any assistance completing this activity, please contact Ashley Holland at aholland@ci.wheatridge.co.us or (303) 235-2858. 38th Avenue West End Improvements What's Up Wheat Ridge Page 1 of 2 In a sentence or two, please describe your overall vision for W 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street? Explain any specific solutions that you’d like to see implemented on W 38th Avenue between Kipling Street and Youngfield Street. You may refer to these examples of potential improvements. 38th Avenue West End Improvements What's Up Wheat Ridge Page 2 of 2 Existing Conditions and Vision Survey SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT 18 May 2023 - 16 June 2023 PROJECT NAME: 38th Avenue West End Improvements SURVEY QUESTIONS Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 1 of 25 Q1 What is your relationship to W 38th Avenue between Kipling and Youngfield? (Select all that apply.) Q2 How do you travel on this segment of W 38th Avenue? (Select all that apply.) I live on or own property on this segment.I travel this segment to get to school or work. I travel this segment to get to shopping destinations.I travel this segment to get to recreation or entertainment. Question options 20 40 60 45 32 55 50 I travel by motorized vehicle.I travel by foot.I travel by bike.I travel by bus. I travel by wheelchair or other mobility aid.I travel by another mode of transportation. Question options 25 50 75 100 72 39 38 11 2 2 Optional question (74 response(s), 0 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question Optional question (74 response(s), 0 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 2 of 25 Q3 How often do you travel on W 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street? (Select one.) 46 (62.2%) 46 (62.2%)16 (21.6%) 16 (21.6%) 5 (6.8%) 5 (6.8%)7 (9.5%) 7 (9.5%) Daily 3 to 6 times per week 1 to 2 times per week Less than once a week Question options Optional question (74 response(s), 0 skipped) Question type: Radio Button Question Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 3 of 25 Q4 Rank the following goals for W 38th Avenue, with 1 being your highest priority. OPTIONS AVG. RANK Enhance pedestrian safety 1.92 Provide comfortable bicycle facilities 4.13 Resolve drainage problems 5.11 Include community amenities (benches, street/pedestrian lights, public art) 5.17 Provide landscaping 5.42 Underground the overhead utilities and remove the poles 5.53 Provide additional amenities at bus stops (benches, shelters, trash cans)5.59 Improve vehicle traffic flow 5.59 Make turning on to and off of 38th Avenue easier 5.75 Optional question (74 response(s), 0 skipped) Question type: Ranking Question Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 4 of 25 The drainage problems are really annoying, especially in freezing road conditions. Mostly, though, it's really uncomfortable to walk and/or bike on that street. I would walk or ride my bike to Sprouts regularly if it felt safe. Yes, there's a shoulder along some of the way, but it's filled with cinders and debris. One thing I really like about the street is all the trees-- I hope that whatever improvements are made, they can keep every possible tree. I love how few traffic lights there are, and I don't see a need for more. Most wait times at stop signs are brief enough not to warrant more lights, which create unnecessary acceleration/deceleration and emissions. Mainly about biking -- even though there are bike lanes in some areas, there are often pedestrians walking in them because there are no sidewalks. And of course, in many areas, there simply are no bike lanes. I ride my bike on 38th, often with my baby boy in a trailer, in order to get to the Clear Creek Trail access point. It would be lovely to make it safer and more convenient for bicycling, and pedestrians as well. Even though we live just off of 38th, we try not to walk or bike on it as it seems unsafe. It is hard to get anywhere on 38th without a car. I have a child in a wheelchair, and there is no way I would feel safe walking along 38th unless I had a sidewalk. Simple sidewalks would resolve SO much along this stretch, especially for children. It is very dangerous travelling eastbound on a bicycle as you pass 38th and Miller. There is no room to ride. Especially now that kullerstand is closed, it is very important to ensure there are safe sidewalks. Children will be walking this corridor to get to PV. Protected bike lane, bus shelters, sidewalks on both or at least one side of the street for better safety as there are several schools along Q5 What comments do you have on existing conditions along W 38th Avenue? In other words, what’s working for you and what’s not? You can review some of the existing conditions here. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 5 of 25 this stretch. Everything is fine We need a double left turn lane onto NB Kipling from EB 38th. When walking to Sprouts, unless I cross over 38th, walking on the Southern border of 38th at some points only allows about 2-3 feet of clearance from oncoming EB traffic. We need a wider, safer walkway, and in many places, a walkway at all. Traffic is awful! No safe bike trails or pedestrian areas. Inconsistent sidewalks. More bike lanes and street lights would be nice. Some areas have nice sidewalks but end randomly. Walking is not pleasant. Many places are dirt, or a trail through weeds/grass, and a few places seem to close to the pavement The existing conditions are not safe for a pedestrian trying to travel from Kipling to Youngsfiled (or somewhere between). Plenty of people use it to walk, scoot, or bike though so it's worth the investment. No good way to get from 38th and south to the Clear Creek Bike Path. Providing a safe way will encourage more bike commuters and less car traffic on roads in general. I enjoy using 38th avenue in a vehicle because it has a lesser volume of traffic than 32nd and 44th however when I'm a pedestrian along 38th the lack of sidewalks makes it feels very unsafe especially in winter. It is not safe to walk or ride bikes with our toddler and family - we really want safe, wide sidewalks - and I would prefer the speed limit to be dropped to 25mph. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 6 of 25 Not Working: Draining along the sides of the road, often no sidewalks, turning left onto Kipling is horrendous, often only 3 cars get through,. No place to walk safely, noise from emergency vehicles especially ambulances that leave their sirens on constantly This part of 38TH ave is small/ only two lanes and has no problems as far as I know. Keep wheat ridge small!!!! I live on MIller street. Extremely difficult and unsafe to walk/bike along 38th to sprouts/starbucks, will not take my daughter in a stroller. Crosswalk to the bike trail poorly placed by the Subaru recyclery, no cars ever observe the flashing lights & is not safe. No consistent sidewalk along 38th for running/walking. I think it is pretty good now, just some minor improvements around bus stops needed If you are trying to make a left, people try to pass you on the right even if it is not a lane. Walking is hard because of the lack of sidewalks. Homeowners don't take care of the area that is on the road, it looks bad (not all of them) What is not working is the through put on 38th to i-70 and Lutheran construction sites. Passer-thrus are just using our road to circumvent actual access points via i-70 and 32nd to continue their journey. 75% of trips are greater than 2 miles with a larger portion of trips being > 8 miles. I think what is not working is that 38th is being used as a causeway versus a residential street with many homes and people on the street itself. I personally don’t see much wrong with 38th as is, I know parts further west have issue with drainage, but that does not impact where I live on 38th ave. Overall, there are paved sidewalks along the north side of the street for use. Perhaps RTD should move their buses to 32nd as it is a more busy street leading to Lutheran/shops etc. I do feel that 38th is being quietly made into a major street under the noses of all the residents that live along the corridor. I don’t think it is okay given we did not agree to move Lutheran, we did not agree to run RTD along (the buses are virtually empty now anyways). I personally think that the goal is to just expand 38th and make it much more busy than it currently is. It was shocking Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 7 of 25 to see that 44th is less busy than 38th at this point. I am not okay with it getting busier given ‘amenities’ that are being proposed. The wooden fence, constructed by the city around 1995, from Wright street to 38th Dr. is approaching 30 years old. It's a broken down, unsafe eyesore. There has also been a problem with rats nesting in it. With another commercial restaurant moving in I could imagine the rodent problem would worsen. It's an overall health and safety concern for the area. My wife and I have a two year old. 38th is very difficult to travel with a stroller (we live on Quail Ct.). We hope that she can safely walk to her elementary school with proper sidewalks or to neighborhood amenities, rec center, and businesses when she is a little older. Inconsistent sidewalks, we actually get a lot of pedestrian traffic and the sidewalks appear and disappear and change from asphalt paths to curb and gutter to ditches or dirt on both sides. The stretch between Moore St and Kipling is terrible for pedestrians. Cracked and crumbling pavement in the shoulder and the landscaping at Prospect Valley 10400 W 38th is blocking the shoulder making pedestrians have to step onto road to pass. Pedestrian and bicycle travel cannot be conducted safely away from traffic. Mixed use pathway (bicycle and pedestrian) is needed to allow students walking and biking to/from school (Everitt, Prospect Valley, WRHS). Recreating to/from the clear creek green belt is also challenging given no dedicated bike/pedestrian space away from traffic. Secondarily, utility lines are unsightly and contributing to the pedestrian/bike problems as they are in the way and force users into proximity to traffic. Sidewalks and Bike Lanes - and connections to both Clear Creek Crossing and the Greenbelt need to be improved. The ugly overhead telephone and electric wires. I don’t recall seeing anything this bad anywhere else. The walking conditions along 38th avenue are horrible and unsafe for Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 8 of 25 everyone. I don't think there are a lot of traffic issues and overall the traffic flows, unless someone is turning left at a smaller street. Lack of consistent sidewalks is a huge hazard for both pedestrians and drivers. Terrible conditions and missing sidewalks is a disgrace. Also, at night, lighting is terrible and adds to the hazards for pedestrians, drivers and bikers. Bus stops need lighting too. Need sidewalks and better bike lanes. Sometimes 38th is a freeway.......slow it down! Unsafe for bikes and pedestrians It needs updating for all aspects of its usage. I am mostly concerned with life safety for all who use the corridor regardless of how they travel it. As a driver, there are locations where the bicyclist/auto interface is confusing and unsafe for everyone (Kipling and 38th and Youngfield and 38th). I also feel pedestrian safety needs to be improved. This stretch is great as it is (two lanes). It needs more landscape and have people along 38th Ave clean up their properties Pedestrian. Safety is a huge issue on the street. There are inconsistent sidewalks so makes it impossible to let a kid bike (and even then shouldn't really use the sidewalk), but there are no bike lanes either. Long turn lines onto Kipling and no sidewalks Current sidewalks do not work, no bike lanes, speeds of traffic Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 9 of 25 beyond speed limits. There are not sidewalks to get between Kipling and youngfield on 38th. With the closing of kullerstrand, the kids need a safe way to get to and from prospect valley. We need better/existing sidewalks and bike lanes for travel This section of 38th is unsafe for pedestrians due to no sidewalks and frequent speeding on the streets. Sidewalks and some impediments to speed would greatly improve safety . It is also unattractive in spots with the power lines and not much in the way of landscaping or emphasis on creating any visual appeal. Highest priority for me is pedestrian safety and walkability, and safe bike lanes along 38th. Right now walking is difficult/dangerous along 38th except for the north sidewalk west of Routt St., but then you have to cross 38th to get to villages shopping ctr or Lewis meadows. I agree with the existing conditions. 38th is not pedestrian or bicycle friendly. Also traffic gets easily backed up at 38th and Kipling, especially if you are turning left from east bound 38th to northbound Kipling. not working: terrible pedestrian paths, bad drainage (38th and Union Court!), speeding traffic, 38th and Youngfield is unsightly Currently, I don't think much is "working" other than it functions as a corridor for vehicles to pass through. I would like to see sidewalks the entire length between Youngfield & Kipling. I would like to see dedicated bike lanes on either side of 38th Ave there. I would like to see potentially roundabouts at the bigger intersections to allow for better flow of traffic. I would like to see more attention to the space itself like landscaping & public art to make it more desirable. We shop at sprouts on Kipling there and I would love to be able to more safely ride my bike to get groceries. We also connect to the clear creek trail via 38th and again, it's not the safest bike ride. Lots of traffic, ugly, uninviting There's a whole lot to be done and at first glance, there appears to be Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 10 of 25 the right-of-way to accomplish it all! There is nothing wrong with 38th ave between Kipling and Youngfield. I love it just the way it is. This effort is a mistake by the city, a waste of time and money. Several years ago the wheat Ridge voters voted against this so called improvement by a land slide. This is just another approach for the city to hoodwink what we voted against in the first place. If the city planners want to revisit this again, why not put it back on the ballot this Fall so the citizens can once again tell you to leave this part of 38th avenue alone? I have been using this road for almost three decades, have never seen or encountered any issues with pedestrian, bike, turning, drainage or traffic situations. City planners have nothing better to do but waste the city and their own time trying to justify why their positions. Why don't you city planners do something that actually improves the city than focusing on road issues that will solve nothing and destroy the rural feel that the folks along this corridor really enjoy? I understand the wadsworth upgrade as that is along a commercial part of the city and we are spending a buttload of money on that as it is, why add more spending to a residential road that is perfectly fine the way it is? It is not safe for a walker or biker along this corridor. You need to be very aware of your surroundings or you could get hit by a car not paying attention to the road. Nothing is working on west 38th. Driving, Walking and biking is all dangerous! Like the traffic flow with one lane each way. Road is used a lot and people are traveling too fast for the conditions and neighborhood There are limited sidewalks, maming walking difficult and parts are an eyesore. I think it’s fine. I love how diverse the corridor is! So many different housing and land Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 11 of 25 use types. I don't love how incomplete the facilities are for safe walking and biking. I believe 38th needs continuous sidewalks. This street has access to many apartments, parks, fire department, grocery stores, the Wheat Ridge Rec center. There is a great opportunity for connectivity - and right now the sidewalks start and stop randomly and it's not a safe place to walk or ride bikes. Discontinuous sidewalks and bike lanes often covered in road debris. Speeds are good. Love the open and exposed views from the road onto the neighborhood. Not sure about the goals set above. No priorities but more equal status and room for everyone should be the goal. Need more facilities for safe walking/biking Please remove the bus shelters along 38th. All they provide shelter for the homeless. Add missing sidewalks. If traffic speed is an issue, just make the lanes narrower and or add more curves like on Ward and 20th. Finally, lets go back to flashing yellow lights in the middle of the night. What’s working: We love the diversity of the corridor in terms of land uses, and great destinations - parks, schools, different housing types, different businesses. What’s not: We don’t love the inconsistency in the network of sidewalks.We would love to see improvements to safe paths for walking and biking, and improve a lack of good connections to key destinations like schools, and businesses. Need sidewalks and possible roundabouts. More pedestrian friendly. Their is no a safe walking space for pedestrians. Optional question (67 response(s), 7 skipped) Question type: Essay Question Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 12 of 25 Sidewalks, bike lanes, good drainage, safe pedestrian crossings, intersections with good visibility for turning. I don't use the bus, but I see a lot of use at the bus stops, so more benches and trash cans would be really nice. Multi-modal model for the region to aspire to! Single-occupancy automobiles should be the lowest priority. I'd love to be able to walk from my house to the grocery store without leaving a sidewalk. I don't care about anything really but sidewalks! pedestrian and bicycle friendly as a primary goal. Safe sidewalks Traffic calming features, lower speed limit, protected bike lane, sidewalks , benches and nice decorative and landscaping features . I like the way it is I'd love to see a continuous sidewalk on both sides of the street the whole way. Basically, make it like 32nd Ave between Youngfield and Kipling, except with a bigger intersection at Kipling to allow for a double left turn lane onto Kipling from EB 38th. multi use and functions. Maybe a Trader Joes! No big box homes or apartments. Continuous sidewalks and bike lanes. Q6 In a sentence or two, please describe your overall vision for W 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street? Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 13 of 25 Bike lanes and street lights up and down would be great. A side walk on the south side of the road between hobby lobby and Wright to Ward is needed. I like the fact that it's not a "major" street like 32nd. It seems much less urban. I like that. The only real change I'd like to see is that its more pedestrian friendly (think sidewalks) Would love to see a continuous sidewalk and bike lane. Just cleaning up the gutter with a curb & sidewalk would go a long way aesthetically. Seperated Bike path with parking blocking the path linking into the Clear Creek Park system either at Youngfield, Kipling or both. A pedestrian friendly 2 lane road with sidewalks and possibly several more turn lanes but not a huge change. Did I mentions sidewalks? Safe wide and continuous sidewalks for walking and biking - safe way to walk to Prospect Valley Elementary - our community school. Lower speed limit. Hey, since most of it is homes and not businesses decent safe walking would be great. I think bike lanes would just congest the traffic more, 32nd is perfect for bikers. No speed bumps. Enforce speeding. Reduced traffic with sustainable, same look and feel. Keep our east to west roads small! We have 6th Ave and I-70 for high traffic times Sidewalks. Easier to cross 38th to get to the clear creek trail. It is good now, some minor upgrades would be good Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 14 of 25 just go east of Kippling, it should all be the same for here, at least (sidewalks) I would like to see W 38th Ave become less busy for a roadway. Cars should be forced to slower due to the high population of homes and people along 38th. That slowness should deflect traffic to existing infrastructures on 32nd and 44th and i-70. West 38th Avenue would transition and flow traffic, pedestrians and cyclists through the area. Seamlessly and safely connecting them to new amenities, enjoying nicely landscaped areas and visual stimulation (not distractions) along the way. 38th is home to a number of neighborhoods, schools, parks and businesses. The street should be safe for children, pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users and drivers so everyone can access those amenities. Just for the love of god give us sidewalks, over and over this becomes some massive street scaping endeavor that needs some overpriced ballot initiative to fund. Over and over that seems to fail and I was told of this plan to add side walks when I moved in 18 years ago, but looks the same today as it did then. It would be nice to have a bicycle facility along this corridor. Sidewalks, improved pedestrian facilities, traffic calming measures. As a cyclist I would like to see a buffered bike lane. Improve it for pedestrians improves it for all. Mixed-use pathway for bikes and pedestrians safely away from traffic from Youngfield to Kipling, connecting to the Clear Creek greenbelt. Utilities moved underground. Sidewalks and Bike Lanes - and connections to both Clear Creek Crossing and the Greenbelt need to be improved. I want me child to be able to safely walk/bike to prospect elementary. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 15 of 25 A safe thoroughfare from Kipling to youngfield. It’s not all that bad right now, but with the upcoming hospital and retail center, it’s going to increase traffic 10 fold. A continuous sidewalk and bike lanes. Completed sidewalks and better lighting would add significantly to the safety and enjoyment of this street section. To improve modes of transportation such as walking and riding a bike. I want the traffic to flow but I also want to slow down the high volume of traffic Clean and beautiful, vibrant and growing. Many people will use this street to access the hospital and other facilities. It will be there impression of Wheat Ridge. Updates on o safety and vehicle usage. Safer, more attractive, more user friendly and a more positive 'introduction' to WR for those traveling 38th from Youngfield east. Would love to see it cleaned up. Have it match the rest of 38th A place that is more beautiful and pedestrian friendly. Sidewalks the entire way. Bike lane. Something more like 32nd but without the bike lanes since 32nd is the bike route Easier/safer bike turns at Kipling to access Clear Creek trail(new auto Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 16 of 25 service place helped), bike lanes, pedestrian sidewalks along the entire length and if it takes ungrounding utilities then do that. Bike lanes at Youngfield & 38th. Traffic there doesn't look for/recognize bike riders. Family friendly travel by foot and bike. Would love a brewery or restaurant along the street as well A safer and more attractive street that is in character with a "neighborhood" first and a "thoroughfare" second Sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of 38th. Pie in the sky - a wider road that incorporates sidewalks and bicycle lanes and deals with traffic better at 38th and Kipling. A pleasant route that shows folks how proud of Applewood we are..... safety for peds and bikers, historical signage, focal point at 38th and Youngfield where folks can learn about this area, sit and enjoy the wonderful western views without sitting in a parking lot. A more bicycle & pedestrian friendly corridor that welcomes people through Wheat Ridge. It would highlight the access points for clear creek and be a safer corridor for all who are traveling through. Nice conduit with amenities and "pleasant" feel A slow-speed complete street with appropriate sectional transitions to adjacent land uses, and generous buffering between different modes of mobility. Leave it alone! Safety for walkers and bikers along this corridor for both young and old. Better lighting at night would help everyone using the road. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 17 of 25 I would like to see four lanes for driving and a turning lane in the center, wide sidewalks on both sides as well as bus turnouts and street lights. Make west 38th safe for everyone! Would like to make it save with sideways and bicycles. Am easy way and safe way for pedestrian travel with improved landscaping. I think it’s fine For people of all ages and abilities to navigate this street and connect to important destinations by walking, rolling, biking, or driving. My overall vision for 38th is continuous sidewalks on both sides, protected bike lanes in either direction, bus stops with protection from the weather. And maybe some trees for shade! So it's actually nice to walk during the summer. I’d like 38th to look like the north side section that is between Simms & Kullerstrand. Wide sidewalks, underground utilities, and landscaping. Maintaining an open view into the neighborhoods. Farmland, homes and parks. Sidewalks and bike paths. Consistant cleaning cleaning of road from broken glass and garbage. Fixing of potholes and pullouts for bus stops. My vision would be a narrow road with pedestrian walkways with trees and street lights. Our vision is for people of all ages and abilities to navigate this street safely and connect to important destinations like schools, libraries, grocery stores, etc. by walking, rolling, biking, or driving. Our vision is to enable all ages to use this corridor however they need to – and particularly by improving the ability to walk, roll, bike, etc. throughout the whole corridor. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 18 of 25 Ultimately, i would like less thru traffic and more oedestrian friendly. More benches for public transit, also safe walking space for pedestrians A striped and signed bike lane would be a huge improvement. Sidewalks with ADA ramps are really necessary. A sidewalk buffered by landscaping would be a huge plus (like one that runs in front of the gated community, at Miller St. and the one at Tabor Court) but I question whether there's enough room for that. Compared to what we've got, a nice wide sidewalk would be a huge improvement, regardless of landscaping. Buffered Bike Lane - Striped with Horizontal Buffer 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping Improved Pedestrian Crossing - Median Refuge and Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon Better sidewalks and lighting. The most important things to me and my family (4 kids) is sidewalks and bike lane. widen the road at 38th and Miller Create safe sidewalks. Installing sidewalks could help a lot with ped safety. Safe crossings for peds. Protected bike lane is the priority. Optional question (66 response(s), 8 skipped) Question type: Essay Question Q7 Explain any specific solutions that you’d like to see implemented on W 38th Avenue between Kipling Street and Youngfield Street. You may refer to these examples of potential improvements. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 19 of 25 It'd be nice if the bus stops had cut outs from traffic like they do between Kipling and Lutheran Hospital. And the suggestions already made above. streets widened. Art installations better street lighting A side walk on the south side of the road between the hobby lobby side walk to Ward is needed. Currently there is a weird asphalt path but strollers and burleys for kids don’t fit on this. Sidewalks would make walking much nicer, and safer. Sidewalk & bike lane. Sidewalks with ADA ramps that are easily plowed in winter. Thank you!!! Safe, wide sidewalks, better lighting, all along the street from Youngfield to Kipling, safer way to walk to the elementary school, lower speed limit. trees and landscaping with native plants, bike lane with vertical buffer for various modes. I do not see many pedestrians waiting to cross the street. I have never experienced bad traffic on this stretch of road in 34 years or driving! Sidewalks. Easier to cross 38th to get to the clear creek trail. sidewalk, it would be nice to have the utility cables gone, more lights on the road. I would like to see solutions implemented that make it so 38th is not Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 20 of 25 used as often as other streets like 32nd and 44th. The median design on west 20th is amazing as it slows cars and prevents the road from being used as a highway through the neighborhood. I think in street medians in specific locations would deter a lot of motorists from barreling thru and commuting through our neighborhood. The study suggested a large proportion of travel was 4+ miles, suggesting we are just being used as a major roadway. I think given the homes along the street and the infrastructure that exists elsewhere, we should find solutions to limit the cars coming through 38th ave since they are not local usage. I think bike lanes could be posted and painted in the existing street, in combination with the medians I suggested above in street, it could be another déterrant to make this a major roadway to Lutheran. I do not think we have the bike traffic to justify a dedicated bike lane or the cost to implement. I see maybe 5- 10 people on bikes during the day in front of my house. Most bikes are on 32nd as it connects to larger riding routes and has the space for the dedicated lanes. Ultimately, I am against anything that is going to remove land from my or any other land owner’s property along 38th. I do not think we have the space for many of the amenities that were proposed so I have no idea why some where suggested. In some areas, someone’s front door is already 10-20 feet from the street itself. I have no idea why we would be proposing ped/bike lanes that will not fit consistently down the corridor. It would be the same experience we have now but with potentially millions spent to bury power lines, hack at people’s yards and create a sidewalk. I think where sidewalks/paved areas do not exist, pave those with asphalt and do not remove land from the homeowners. I also am in support of removing the giant rock garden at the library depot to make room for a sidewalk to access the bus stop on Nelson/38th. Again, I do not think it is fair or justified to remove land from homeowners along 38th. Poor decisions from Wheat Ridge / Lutheran do not equate to me losing landscaping and my safety from the road to accommodate more traffic. I have twin 2 year old girls and the last thing I want to see is less distance between my home and the 66mph speeds that were recorded in the study. I want less drivers on 38th period. 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping, Traffic Calming Strategies - Sidewalk Bump Out with Crosswalk, Trees and Landscaping - Low Maintenance, On-Street Bike Lane - Striped and Signed, Pedestrian-Scale Lighting Our top priority is sidewalks for the entire length of 38th between Kipling and Youngfield. We're very glad you all are studying this issue and are committed to finding a solution. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 21 of 25 There are several diches and springs that seem to overrun in parts of the year so some work on drainage will be necessary. Simple curb and gutter consistently along at least one side of the road is mandatory, anything beyond would be great but please be reasonable so it actually happens. It would be nice to have a bicycle facility along this corridor. 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping Improved Pedestrian Crossing -Median Refuge and Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacon especially near Sprouts and approaching Kipling Mixed-use pathway for bikes and pedestrians safely away from traffic from Youngfield to Kipling, connecting to the Clear Creek greenbelt. Utilities moved underground. Additional marked cross walks @ Tabor Ct/ 38th. Fix ditch that always overflows @ Tabor/38th. Walk/Bike connections to Prospect Valley now that Kuellerstrandis closed (possibly using Simms/Lena Gulch and connecting along the creek there.) Remove those ugly telephone lines. Looks third world and dangerous. Traffic calming island is not a solution. Continuous sidewalks that are wide enough for a stroller. Better lighting overall, improved lighting and sight lines at bus stops, useable sidewalks for the entire stretch Need sidewalks and bike lanes from one end to the other Address the open drainage ditches and flooding Trees and Landscaping -Native Plants, 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping , Protected Bike Lane - Striped with Vertical Buffer Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 22 of 25 Updates to overall usage Better, uninterrupted, continuous sidewalks; better/uninterrupted bike lanes, and improved clarity to car users about the safety of others using the corridor. Clean up Off street multi use path would be optimal! Sidewalks and better turn light Sidewalks on both sides of the street all the way from Kipling to youngfield Sidewalks - speed bumps, round abouts, decorative lamp posts, underground of power lines At minimum, sidewalks. native landscaping, lighting that doesn't interfere with bird and insect nighttime activity, a place to sit while waiting for the bus, historical signage about 38th past Bike lanes, sidewalks, better drainage, roundabouts to keep traffic flowing. guarded bike lanes, speed humps, median/landscaping 1) Buffered Bike Lane Striped with Horizontal Buffer, 2) 5 Foot Sidewalk - Buffered from Street by Landscaping, 3) and OTHER AMENITIES Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 23 of 25 Leave it alone, find something better to do! I believe a buffer (horizontal or vertical) from the car traffic could create a safe passage along this stretch of road on 38th Ave. The only solution is to widen 38th and put sidewalks on both sides of the street! sidewalks on both sides of street and safe for bicycles. Sidewalks. I think it’s fine. Continuous, high quality sidewalks Continuous, high quality bike lanes, and not letting them disappear at intersections where there are often conflicts / crashes Safe connections to schools, grocery stores, Clear Creek, and other key destinations Narrowed lanes and other measures to slow speeds Improved crossings, and specifically considering more than just HAWK signals, which many drivers seem to ignore Improved bus stops, including bus shelters Protected bike line Bicycle intersection crossing 5 ft sidewalk buffered with landscaping Sidewalk bump for traffic calming I’d take any of these. Bus stop pull outs to maintain flow during rush hours (AM and PM). Citizens to man the info sessions. Mark (city staff) was amazing but consultants were not conducive to open discussions. Multi-use trails for bikes/pedestrians. Add improvements to Youngfield to provide a connection to the greenbelt. Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 24 of 25 Remove the bus shelters along 38th. Add missing sidewalks. Make the lanes narrower and or add more curves like on Ward and 20th to slow the traffic down with out lowering the speed limit. Flashing yellow lights in the middle of the night. Add missing sidewalks and add street lights that are not super bright. Some of the specific improvements we want to see are: Continuous, high quality sidewalks Continuous, ideally protected bike lanes, that don’t disappear at intersections where there are often conflicts / crashes Safe connections to schools, grocery stores, Clear Creek trail, and other key destinations Narrowed lanes and other measures to slow car speeds Improved crossings, and specifically considering more than just HAWK signals, which many drivers seem to ignore Improved bus stops, including bus shelters and benches ADA accessible accommodations throughout Consider ways to connect 38th to Clear Creek trail Sidewalks and bike lanes More benches for public transit, also safe walking space for pedestrians Optional question (59 response(s), 15 skipped) Question type: Essay Question Existing Conditions and Vision Survey : Survey Report for 18 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 Page 25 of 25 Visitors 104 Contributors 74 CONTRIBUTIONS 74 What's Up Wheat Ridge : Summary Report for 16 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: SURVEY TOOL Existing Conditions and Vision Survey No Graphs to show Pro Tip: The following types of questions are shown here as graphs. Dropdown Type Question Checkbox Type Question Radio Type Question Region Type Question Number Type Question Text based responses are not shown in this report. Page 14 of 14 Stakeholder Field Walk Summary On Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the City of Wheat Ridge convened a group of stakeholders to walk West 38th Avenue from Kipling Street to Youngfield Street. Project staff facilitated this opportunity for agency stakeholders to discuss issues and opportunities from their perspectives. Attendees Included: • City of Wheat Ridge o Community Development  Mark Westberg, Projects Supervisor and Project Manager  Ashley Holland, Neighborhood Engagement Specialist  Jana Easley, Planning Manager o Administrative Services  Amanda Harrison, Communications and Engagement Manager o Police Department  Officer Larry Taggart o Parks and Recreation  Benny Paiz, Parks, Forestry, & Open Space Manager  Karen O’Donnell, Director of Parks & Recreation o Economic Development  Steve Art, Economic Development Manager & Executive Director Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority • Regional Transportation District o Matthew Biskey, service development team o Steve Smith, Engineer o Manas Subbaraman, service development team • Jefferson County Libraries o Padma Polepeddi, Assistant Director of Public Services, Community Outreach o Nick Taylor • West Metro Fire District o Kevin Bol, Lieutenant and Assistant Fire Marshal-Plan Review • Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team o Kat White • Localworks o Paige Piper, Executive Director • Ayres o Nathan Silberhorn, Project Manager o Craig Stoffel, Landscape Architect • Mead & Hunt o Molly North, Multimodal Transportation Engineer and Public Outreach Lead o Paul Silberman, Practice Lead for Transportation Planning o Savannah Terrell, Urban Designer • Merge Consulting o Kate Binning, Principal • Jefferson County Schools provided comment beforehand via email Schedule: 2:50: Gather at the back of the Sprouts parking lot (3725 Kipling St) to sign in and pick up a safety vest 3:00: Welcome, discuss project goals, and review field walk agenda 3:15: Walk west 3:25: Stop at Moore St First impressions Pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks and crossings) Lane transitions, land use transitions Transit stops 3:35: Walk west 3:45: Stop at Louise Turner Park Connection to Parks and Rec (Louise Turner Park and Clear Creek Trail) Discuss opportunities and challenges specific to West Metro Fire District Jefferson County Library perspective – issues and opportunities Transit stops Landscaping and corridor character 3:55: Walk west 4:10: Stop at Simms Ct 3 sets of bus stops Enforcement perspective – issues on the corridor Economic Development perspective – plans to consider 4:20: Walk west 4:30: Stop at Kullerstrand Elementary School School zone & future land use Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team perspective 4:40: Walk west 4:45: Stop at Applewood Village parking lot Business access – Community and Economic Dev Discuss ‘Next Steps’ 4:55: Van shuttles everyone back to Sprouts Summary of Comments: Stop at Moore St First Impressions • Initial pedestrian experience felt uncomfortable o Absence of/need for sidewalks is apparent o Curb, gutter, sidewalk would be an improvement  Would traffic become even faster with new pavement, wider curb and gutter “straightaway”? • A reconstructed street will be smoother, flatter, and straighter, but there will also be curb, landscaping, hopefully art, and other elements that provide visual height that will make if feel like a narrower, urban street instead of a country road • Would depend on lane width, speed treatments (bump outs, art, bike lanes and usage) o Unable to put speed bumps on this portion of 38th because it is an emergency corridor • Much of the work along 38th will be heavily influenced by possession of Right of Way (ROW) • Puddling along roadway and pedestrian space due to drainage issues Pedestrian Infrastructure (Sidewalks and Crossings) • Local residents who use wheelchairs occasionally have to travel in the vehicular travel lanes to travel along 38th Avenue, access transit stops, etc. • There is no street lighting present, can be extremely dark along 38th Avenue at night o Neighbors may raise concerns about light pollution from excessive street and pedestrian lighting  Lighting can be tailored to certain users and compromise between both visibility/safety and environmental aesthetics • There are no zebra crossings (crosswalks) between blocks along each side of 38th Avenue o Could be a powerful way to demarcate pedestrian space o There are no zebra crossings because there is not an actual sidewalk running along the blocks to be connected by zebra crossings • Prioritize accessible connections to parks, senior living, and grocery stores (Sprouts) Lane Transitions, Land Use Transitions • The idea of roundabouts as a traffic calming solution was mentioned o Unable to implement roundabouts on 38th Avenue because of its usage by RTD buses and as an emergency corridor Transit Stops • The goal of this project is to increase overall access to transit stops along 38th Avenue for users who walk, roll, scoot, skate, etc. • Recent changes: ended Eastbound 38th Avenue route service • Currently RTD has no planned changes to any facilities along 38th Avenue • RTD would like to see improved, ADA-compliant stops along 38th Avenue • Why do some bus stops have pedestrian shelters and others do not? o RTD has previously taken on the task of improving transit stops and infrastructure but without connecting, surrounding pedestrian infrastructure this is a challenge  No pedestrian ramp = non-ADA-compliant = RTD unable to complete stop improvements • Is there room for RTD bus cutouts/pull-outs? o Likely not enough room and RTD dislikes cutouts for their impacts on bus service and traffic flow o Consider bus bulb outs o Cutouts/pull-outs do prevent rear-end accidents and can help prevent impatient drivers • Road users currently do not queue behind buses stopped on 38th Avenue, they try to pull out and around buses o Increased likelihood for rear end collisions and passing dangers Additional Observations • Surprised that the data shows the accident rate along 38th Avenue is higher than normal for similar corridors • Concern that changes to 38th Avenue will change the corridor’s character Stop at Louise Turner Park • Don’t have to slow all of the vehicles on 38th Avenue, just need to slow a few vehicles to reduce overall vehicle speed along 38th Avenue • There is a bike facility along some of 38th Avenue, but it does not look or feel safe for bicyclists • City of Wheat Ridge has 60’ of ROW for most of 38th Avenue and they are willing to buy more if needed o Do not necessarily want to use all 60’ because:  Traffic flow/speeds could be dangerously increased  There is enough ROW for change, but some ROW is considered part of local residents property and there could be a lot of pushback on taking that away Connection to Parks and Rec (Louise Turner Park and Clear Creek Trail) • Main connections to Clear Creek Trail are at Youngfield Street and Kipling Street • In the recent Open Space Management Plan, there is a goal to create a connection to the Clear Creek Trail along N/S Lena Gulch, which passes through 38th Avenue • There are great bike facilities in other parts of Wheat Ridge, would like to see 38th Avenue improved and connected to the overall network • Parks are heavily used by people who don’t have yards (i.e. condo and apartment residents); this makes access to Louise Turner Park especially important to maintain or enhance Discuss Opportunities and Challenges Specific to West Metro Fire District • Issues for fire trucks pulling onto 38th Avenue o Adjusted response modes (lights, sirens) but it is still difficult to get trucks out and onto 38th Avenue because of traffic flow o Need to maintain the emergency traffic signals at station; it’s the only thing that allows the trucks to get out quickly without waiting for gaps • Understand the need for traffic calming measures • Appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this important conversation about 38th Avenue Jefferson County Library Perspective – Issues and Opportunities • ADA ramps and compliance are a high priority from the library’s perspective • Deliveries use regular vehicles, so no specialized concerns in terms of the libraries processing facility along 38th Avenue • Concerned over the lack of sidewalks and issues with drainage/pooling water around the library property • Several library employees use RTD to get to/from the facility • Congestion at the W 38th Avenue and Kipling Street intersection, especially along W 38th Avenue going east o Movement in and out of the Sprouts shopping area and the gas station can cause issues Transit Stops • Many bus stops along 38th Avenue are not accessible from both the east and west • The RTD stop with the most amenities (bench, shelter, sign, trash can) along the corridor does not have lighting • Prefer 11’ lane widths because the buses themselves are 8’ wide Landscaping and Corridor Character • Use “visual friction” to slow vehicles and make a more inviting user experience for bikes and pedestrians o When drivers are moving at slower speeds or using the corridor as a pedestrian, they are likely to see more • Ongoing upkeep and maintenance of street vegetation is also an important consideration • Would like to see a tie into the Ridge at 38th theme by using reds and blues going West along 38th Avenue • The community art effort for West Colfax is an example of community intervention o Community art can have a strong tie into sustainability o Great opportunities for community art along 38th Avenue corridor • If hardscaping were to be expanded throughout the 60’ of ROW, it would be jarring for local residents Stop at Simms Ct • Why change the speed limit if there is not going to be increased enforcement o Denver reduced their residential streets from 25 MPH to 20 MPH and now people are simply going 15 over the speed limit rather than 10 because there was no corresponding increase in enforcement o Would need to align a speed limit reduction with road design changes to increase effectiveness 3 Sets of Bus Stops • Some of the stops along 38th Avenue lack ADA compliance and accessibility o The raised concrete slab with the removed bench space had the bench removed by the advertising company, that was not RTD’s choice • There are a lot of stops along 38th Avenue o Spaced about every ¼ mile but RTD is unable to relocate stops because they would need to make them fully ADA-compliant  Cannot successfully make stops ADA-compliant without a connected network of pedestrian infrastructure  All of the stops along 38th Avenue predate federal ADA- compliance regulations, hence the poor stop infrastructure and access  In the redesign of 38th Avenue, align bus stops with upgraded pedestrian crossings where possible • If the City of Wheat Ridge was able to make all 19 bus stops along the corridor accessible through a connected network of ADA-compliant pedestrian infrastructure, RTD would explore improvements to the stops themselves o RTD does not prioritize projects based on the possibility of local monetary match, but on severity of the issue • RTD has been partnering with local municipalities over the past two years to get improvements done o Open to future partnerships with municipalities • Eligible for Federal TIP grants Enforcement Perspective – Issues on the Corridor • 3 fatalities in the past 15 years • Main issue along 38th Avenue is vehicle speeding o Less likely during daytime hours o At night, cars can reach speeds of 70 MPH o Non-peak hours are the most troublesome hours along 38th Avenue • Speed feedback signs seem to have successfully slowed vehicles along 38th Avenue o Typically placed a few hundred feet on both sides of an enhanced pedestrian crossing o The electrical boxes on the speed feedback signs are right at head height along the sidewalk – need to consider/correct this obstruction • Unsure if the local community would support lowering the speed limit to 30 MPH o Speed limit could be lower if the redesign of 38th Avenue aligns Economic Development Perspective – Plans to Consider • More pedestrians = improved retail experience and development • Large retail is predominantly situated at Youngfield Street and Kipling Street o Mostly residential and small retail along the rest of the 38th Avenue corridor • Important to slow people down and improve pedestrian access to benefit smaller retail opportunities between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street Additional Observations • Curves in the road change the character – horizontal and vertical Stop at Kullerstrand Elementary School School Zone & Future Land Use • Kullerstrand Elementary School is now fully closed and will not reopen in the fall of 2023 o Former Kullerstrand students will now attend Prospect Valley Elementary School o This next year will be a challenge with both school closures and bell time changes • Parks and Rec uses and maintains the sports fields in the back of the school and plans to continue to do so as long as possible o Sports field users park in the parking lot in the front of the school • Parfet Street and 38th Avenue is the major connecting corridor to Prospect Valley Elementary School o Lots of streets do not have a direct connection to Parfet Street  Users will need to loop back onto 38th Avenue to go South on Parfet Street o The “walk-in boundary“ for Prospect Valley Elementary School covers an area that includes the north side of 38th Avenue from Moore Street to Routt Street; Parfet Street is a particularly major pedestrian corridor crossing • More common for parents to drive and drop off their students than to let them walk to school o Consider new school crossings for Prospect Valley Elementary School walkers • School bus stop is moving o The 38th Ave corridor is primarily (but not exclusively) servicing Prospect Valley Elementary School and there are several new bus stops planned for this school along 38th Avenue:  38th Ave & Lee St. (at the pull-in turn lane)  Across from Kullerstrand Elementary (south side of 38th Avenue at the church)  At Tabor Ct. (south side)  West of Simms Ct. (north side) • District Transportation Services concerned with possible medians being added, corner curb pieces being reconfigured making bus turns difficult, and traffic calming dimensions, (several were added in the Golden area which buses can’t make it around without driving over curbs) Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team Perspective • How to encourage parents to let their kids walk to school rather than being dropped off? o Parfet Street could be a case study for improving pedestrian infrastructure and experience along 38th Avenue Additional Observations • Mature trees/tree canopy, though nice, frequently obstruct and encroach on large vehicles, RTD busses, trucks, West Metro Fire District fire engines o The project will generally use ornamental size trees to prevent that future maintenance issue • Potentially use 1% funds for Xcel undergrounding Stop at Applewood Village Parking Lot Business access – Community and Economic Dev Discuss ‘Next Steps’