The purpose of North Foothills Bikeway Feasibility Study is to determine the feasibility of a bikeway along US 36/North Foothills Highway that is separated from motorized vehicle traffic between the City of Boulder and the Town of Lyons in Colorado. The study focuses on land that is within CDOT right-of-way. The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Transportation Planning Division is working with CDOT, Boulder County Parks & Open Space, the City of Boulder, and the Town of Lyons on the study.
The purpose of the bikeway is to improve safety and comfort for cyclists of all ages. This road has more crashes that involve cyclists than any other road in unincorporated Boulder County. The most common type of fatal or major Injury bicycle crashes are caused by a motorist rear ending a cyclist. A bikeway providing separation from motor vehicles would decrease or eliminate this type of crash on US 36/North Foothills Highway. The bikeway could also provide increased access to trails and connections to popular cycling routes along the corridor.
For more information, contact Alexandra Phillips, Project Manager, at aphillips@bouldercounty.gov
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