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Share Explain how a plan developed 5 years ago is still relevant today along with Public Engagement Meetings from over a year ago. What was the attendance at the open houses? This is a horrible idea and plan that has numerous unintended consequences and negative impacts on the community. I would like to understand how Golden thinks protected bike lanes will work, when other communities like Denver are removing protected bike lanes for various reasons including lack of use. How will speeding from bikes, especially electric bikes be controlled and pushing parking further into neighborhoods? on Facebook
Share Explain how a plan developed 5 years ago is still relevant today along with Public Engagement Meetings from over a year ago. What was the attendance at the open houses? This is a horrible idea and plan that has numerous unintended consequences and negative impacts on the community. I would like to understand how Golden thinks protected bike lanes will work, when other communities like Denver are removing protected bike lanes for various reasons including lack of use. How will speeding from bikes, especially electric bikes be controlled and pushing parking further into neighborhoods? on Linkedin
Email Explain how a plan developed 5 years ago is still relevant today along with Public Engagement Meetings from over a year ago. What was the attendance at the open houses? This is a horrible idea and plan that has numerous unintended consequences and negative impacts on the community. I would like to understand how Golden thinks protected bike lanes will work, when other communities like Denver are removing protected bike lanes for various reasons including lack of use. How will speeding from bikes, especially electric bikes be controlled and pushing parking further into neighborhoods? link
Explain how a plan developed 5 years ago is still relevant today along with Public Engagement Meetings from over a year ago. What was the attendance at the open houses? This is a horrible idea and plan that has numerous unintended consequences and negative impacts on the community. I would like to understand how Golden thinks protected bike lanes will work, when other communities like Denver are removing protected bike lanes for various reasons including lack of use. How will speeding from bikes, especially electric bikes be controlled and pushing parking further into neighborhoods?
Dave Shuey
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7 months ago
The Ford and Jackson protected bike lane project was identified in both the 2020 Transportation Master Plan and 2023 Pedestrian and Bike Plan. These plans included extensive public engagement, soliciting ideas and feedback at multiple public meetings, online 'ideas maps' where residents could propose projects and during public hearings held by City Council prior to adopting both plans. City Council allocated design and construction funding via the 2024 budget process, one year after the last plan was adopted. A public feedback theme that City staff heard during both plans was that residents wanted more separation between vehicle traffic and bikes. One of the benefits of a protected bike lane is to increase ridership of all users - women, families and less confident cyclists. Providing physical separation, adding signage and striping at intersections and ensuring the bike lane can be maintained are some of the considerations City staff addressed during the year long design process.
The City held two public meetings during the design process: June 2024 and December 2024. Attendance at both meetings was 13 and 25, respectively. Mailers were sent to property owners along both Ford and Jackson. A Guiding Golden page has been available throughout the project. City staff have also directly contacted property owners impacted by parking removals and ADA sidewalk ramp construction. Once a construction contractor is hired, the City and contractor will host a third meeting to discuss construction schedule and impacts with property owners along Ford and Jackson Streets.
City staff is aware that the City of Denver has been modifying the physical separation of some of their protected bike lanes. Local cycling advocates have been vocal that they do not like these changes as they feel it reduces the safety benefits of a protected bike lane.
https://www.westword.com/news/strong-denver-flex-post-removal-now-cyclists-chief-concern-25107152
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-changes-protected-bike-lanes-community-shares-concerns/
City staff are not aware of the City of Denver removing protected bike lanes or moving away from their commitment to provide an expanded bike network codified in their adopted master plans. Denver staff are updating these plans and recent articles highlight the City's commitment to expanding the use of protected bike lanes, particularly on busier streets.
https://denverite.com/2024/08/08/denver-bike-lanes-busier-streets/
Speeding along trails and bike routes has been a challenge with the widespread adoption of e-bikes in Golden. BikeWalkGolden currently operates a trail courtesy campaign to encourage better approaches to sharing our trails. Some of our bike network is naturally steep and can result in higher speeds for both e-bikes and regular bikes. Community Services helps enforce an 8 mph speed limit on the Clear Creek Trail, though most of our bike network does not have a marked speed limit.
The City collected parking utilization rates for Ford and Jackson Streets, along with side streets in August 2024 when Colorado School of Mines was in session. While this is only a point-in-time data collection, parking on Ford and Jackson was often below 50% utilization, with only a handful of vehicles on most blocks. Many blocks, such as Ford Street between 24th and 19th had no vehicles parked in the parking lane. The existing parking lane is approximately 6' wide instead of the standard 8' wide. Several residents noted that when they park on Ford Street their mirrors hang into the vehicle lane. City staff have observed greater parking demand near the Safeway in 2024, where in previous years the parking was less utilized. This may be attributed to the large amount of construction on the Mines campus in 2024. The City regularly tracks neighborhood and paid parking data and makes regulatory modifications as necessary (such as with the recently adopted 8th Street neighborhood permit parking zone).
City staff have committed to before and after data collection for parking, vehicle speeds and bike and pedestrian volumes. This data will be used to determine if any adjustments are necessary and if the bike lane is performing as expected.
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Share What about South Golden Road from Johnson Rd. to the Ford-Jackson merge? That stretch is arguably far more dangerous and problematic for the City and will get worse as Jeffco develops. Once drivers heading south get past GHS, the speeds are deadly and unmanaged, there are no raised (slowing) crosswalks yet there are curb cuts, and the bike lane stops and starts. There’s a school, bus stops, handicap citizens, a senior community, small businesses, and residences in that area. Why doesn’t the City instead focus on the oft forgotten south neighborhoods? on Facebook
Share What about South Golden Road from Johnson Rd. to the Ford-Jackson merge? That stretch is arguably far more dangerous and problematic for the City and will get worse as Jeffco develops. Once drivers heading south get past GHS, the speeds are deadly and unmanaged, there are no raised (slowing) crosswalks yet there are curb cuts, and the bike lane stops and starts. There’s a school, bus stops, handicap citizens, a senior community, small businesses, and residences in that area. Why doesn’t the City instead focus on the oft forgotten south neighborhoods? on Linkedin
Email What about South Golden Road from Johnson Rd. to the Ford-Jackson merge? That stretch is arguably far more dangerous and problematic for the City and will get worse as Jeffco develops. Once drivers heading south get past GHS, the speeds are deadly and unmanaged, there are no raised (slowing) crosswalks yet there are curb cuts, and the bike lane stops and starts. There’s a school, bus stops, handicap citizens, a senior community, small businesses, and residences in that area. Why doesn’t the City instead focus on the oft forgotten south neighborhoods? link
What about South Golden Road from Johnson Rd. to the Ford-Jackson merge? That stretch is arguably far more dangerous and problematic for the City and will get worse as Jeffco develops. Once drivers heading south get past GHS, the speeds are deadly and unmanaged, there are no raised (slowing) crosswalks yet there are curb cuts, and the bike lane stops and starts. There’s a school, bus stops, handicap citizens, a senior community, small businesses, and residences in that area. Why doesn’t the City instead focus on the oft forgotten south neighborhoods?
Southside
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9 months ago
City Council is funding projects based on their ranking in the 2020 Transportation Master Plan and 2023 Pedestrian and Bike Plan. The Ford-Jackson PBL is a Tier 1 project, while South Golden Road Complete Street is a Tier 2 project. Many of the elements you note would be folded into a complete street design and construction project. The City's 10 Year Capital Improvement Program currently has South Golden Road design funding scheduled for 2027-8 and construction in 2028-29, with a majority of that assumed to come from federal or state grants. This aligns with the next Denver metro area 'call for projects' run by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Given the uncertainty with federal funding, the design timeline may be pushed back depending on available funds. The City pursued state funding previously for both the North Ford Street and South Golden Road Complete Street projects and received funds for North Ford design which is kicking off this summer.
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Share Why do you want to make this as it’s not safe, snow removal will be horrible, bikers have enough room. Any decent engineer knows how dangerous this is and many that have had this design have already gotten rid of them. on Facebook
Share Why do you want to make this as it’s not safe, snow removal will be horrible, bikers have enough room. Any decent engineer knows how dangerous this is and many that have had this design have already gotten rid of them. on Linkedin
Email Why do you want to make this as it’s not safe, snow removal will be horrible, bikers have enough room. Any decent engineer knows how dangerous this is and many that have had this design have already gotten rid of them. link
Why do you want to make this as it’s not safe, snow removal will be horrible, bikers have enough room. Any decent engineer knows how dangerous this is and many that have had this design have already gotten rid of them.
757 15th street 80401
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9 months ago
The 2020 Transportation Master Plan and 2023 Pedestrian and Bike Plan identified a protected bike lane project on Ford and Jackson Street (Tier 1 priority). This was based on public feedback during the planning process that folks wanted an improved bike lane along Ford/Jackson that provided greater separation from the vehicle travel lanes. Greater separation from vehicle traffic was a general theme that City staff heard during the 2023 plan, whether it’s on-street bike lanes or trails. The Ford/Jackson protected bike lanes in particular provide direct access to homes, businesses, the Golden High School and Mines campuses, downtown Golden and South Golden Road along with existing bike facilities on South Golden Road, Johnson Road, the Clear Creek Trail and North Ford Street. The City is implementing this project with guidance from national and state street design standards and has engaged with a consultant with experience designing and constructing similar bike facilities throughout Colorado.
City Parks and/or Streets crews will be responsible for snow removal and street sweeping both the bike lanes and the street. The project team has regularly met with maintenance staff to help inform the design (e.g. ensuring a wide enough space to accommodate existing equipment, identifying specific duties and responsibilities).
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Share During late afternoon, after school, Ford already backs up past 19th, it seems like narrowing to lane will make this back up worse. Is this being addressed? On Jackson, what will happened to the people who need to park on the street. Where will they park? on Facebook
Share During late afternoon, after school, Ford already backs up past 19th, it seems like narrowing to lane will make this back up worse. Is this being addressed? On Jackson, what will happened to the people who need to park on the street. Where will they park? on Linkedin
Email During late afternoon, after school, Ford already backs up past 19th, it seems like narrowing to lane will make this back up worse. Is this being addressed? On Jackson, what will happened to the people who need to park on the street. Where will they park? link
During late afternoon, after school, Ford already backs up past 19th, it seems like narrowing to lane will make this back up worse. Is this being addressed? On Jackson, what will happened to the people who need to park on the street. Where will they park?
Kim Turner
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9 months ago
The existing two lanes in this area will be narrowed from approximately 12.5 feet to 11 feet wide. City staff do not expect that will negatively impact the amount of traffic that can be accommodated, but do expect to have slower vehicle speeds.
Any existing driveways along Jackson Street will remain in place with a curb cut. Residents will continue to have access to carports/garages, driveways and parking pads off the alley east of Jackson Street. Additional parking is available on side streets. Based on parking counts conducted as part of the project design, CIty staff believe there is sufficient parking capacity along Ford, Jackson and side streets.
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Share What rationale does the City of Golden have for creating an enormous 12-foot "protected bike lane" on Ford and Jackson, including a 7-foot lane and 5-foot buffer/protection for passing cyclists, at the expense of permanent residents on the other side of the street, who will have to live 24/7/365 with lanes being pushed to about 20-25 feet away from existing residents, with zero buffer, minimal consultation, and no mitigations? Does the City actually believe pedestrians, including students at Golden High School, will be safe walking on sidewalks literally inches away from vehicles travelling 40-50+ mph? Are you aware that the City of Denver installed similar bike lanes several years ago, and they are now removing them due to creating dangerous conditions and inconvenience for residents? on Facebook
Share What rationale does the City of Golden have for creating an enormous 12-foot "protected bike lane" on Ford and Jackson, including a 7-foot lane and 5-foot buffer/protection for passing cyclists, at the expense of permanent residents on the other side of the street, who will have to live 24/7/365 with lanes being pushed to about 20-25 feet away from existing residents, with zero buffer, minimal consultation, and no mitigations? Does the City actually believe pedestrians, including students at Golden High School, will be safe walking on sidewalks literally inches away from vehicles travelling 40-50+ mph? Are you aware that the City of Denver installed similar bike lanes several years ago, and they are now removing them due to creating dangerous conditions and inconvenience for residents? on Linkedin
Email What rationale does the City of Golden have for creating an enormous 12-foot "protected bike lane" on Ford and Jackson, including a 7-foot lane and 5-foot buffer/protection for passing cyclists, at the expense of permanent residents on the other side of the street, who will have to live 24/7/365 with lanes being pushed to about 20-25 feet away from existing residents, with zero buffer, minimal consultation, and no mitigations? Does the City actually believe pedestrians, including students at Golden High School, will be safe walking on sidewalks literally inches away from vehicles travelling 40-50+ mph? Are you aware that the City of Denver installed similar bike lanes several years ago, and they are now removing them due to creating dangerous conditions and inconvenience for residents? link
What rationale does the City of Golden have for creating an enormous 12-foot "protected bike lane" on Ford and Jackson, including a 7-foot lane and 5-foot buffer/protection for passing cyclists, at the expense of permanent residents on the other side of the street, who will have to live 24/7/365 with lanes being pushed to about 20-25 feet away from existing residents, with zero buffer, minimal consultation, and no mitigations? Does the City actually believe pedestrians, including students at Golden High School, will be safe walking on sidewalks literally inches away from vehicles travelling 40-50+ mph? Are you aware that the City of Denver installed similar bike lanes several years ago, and they are now removing them due to creating dangerous conditions and inconvenience for residents?
Cmoore2002
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10 months ago
The project was conceived during the 2023 Pedestrian and Bike Plan based on public feedback about improving safety along Ford and Jackson Streets. Based on this feedback, the Plan identifies it as a Tier 1 project for short-term implementation. City Council approved design and construction funding as part of the 2025-26 capital improvements program budget.
The City has held two public meetings on this project to review the in-process design plans: June 2024 (30% plans) and December 2024 (60% plans). Notification of these meetings included postcards mailed to every address along the corridor, signage on Ford and Jackson Streets, social media and Weekly Update articles and a Guiding Golden project webpage. Additionally, we’ve conducted targeted outreach to property owners with anticipated tree impacts due to new ADA sidewalk ramps and parking impacts along Jackson Street. We expect to hold a pre-construction public meeting later this summer (previously advertised as May on Guiding Golden but delayed while we finalize plans) and will continue to make all project information publicly available.
The current design proposes to widen the west side sidewalk on Ford Street between 20th and 21st Streets based on public feedback at the June 2024 meeting. This will complement ADA ramp and other sidewalk improvements along the corridor to improve pedestrian access and compliance with federal law.
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Share Hello, we would love to see more bike access into golden to limit cars and traffic. We Live on the north side of North Table Mountain and there is no way to get into Golden on a bike unless you ride on Highway 93. Would it be possible to extend the bike path from the North Table Mountain up 93 to the corner of 93 and 58th Ave.? This would be wonderful! So many families in this area would be able to bike to school at Mitchell and access Golden. It seems like it is too late to propose anything like this, but how would something like this move forward? on Facebook
Share Hello, we would love to see more bike access into golden to limit cars and traffic. We Live on the north side of North Table Mountain and there is no way to get into Golden on a bike unless you ride on Highway 93. Would it be possible to extend the bike path from the North Table Mountain up 93 to the corner of 93 and 58th Ave.? This would be wonderful! So many families in this area would be able to bike to school at Mitchell and access Golden. It seems like it is too late to propose anything like this, but how would something like this move forward? on Linkedin
Email Hello, we would love to see more bike access into golden to limit cars and traffic. We Live on the north side of North Table Mountain and there is no way to get into Golden on a bike unless you ride on Highway 93. Would it be possible to extend the bike path from the North Table Mountain up 93 to the corner of 93 and 58th Ave.? This would be wonderful! So many families in this area would be able to bike to school at Mitchell and access Golden. It seems like it is too late to propose anything like this, but how would something like this move forward? link
Hello, we would love to see more bike access into golden to limit cars and traffic. We Live on the north side of North Table Mountain and there is no way to get into Golden on a bike unless you ride on Highway 93. Would it be possible to extend the bike path from the North Table Mountain up 93 to the corner of 93 and 58th Ave.? This would be wonderful! So many families in this area would be able to bike to school at Mitchell and access Golden. It seems like it is too late to propose anything like this, but how would something like this move forward?
Scf
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over 1 year ago
This project is actually already in development and is managed by Jefferson County Open Space. Jefferson County Open Space is finalizing the design for this new trail and plans to start construction in 2025. They are still finalizing the project page, but they will have a website with more information on this project very soon!
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Share Please describe the bike lane Buffer. Is it a curb, a concrete barrier or other material? Also, it appears that all 2023 bike/vehicle collisions occurred along busy streets. Why are we not taking this opportunity to route the bike lane for this area along a quieter secondary route such as East Street? on Facebook
Share Please describe the bike lane Buffer. Is it a curb, a concrete barrier or other material? Also, it appears that all 2023 bike/vehicle collisions occurred along busy streets. Why are we not taking this opportunity to route the bike lane for this area along a quieter secondary route such as East Street? on Linkedin
Email Please describe the bike lane Buffer. Is it a curb, a concrete barrier or other material? Also, it appears that all 2023 bike/vehicle collisions occurred along busy streets. Why are we not taking this opportunity to route the bike lane for this area along a quieter secondary route such as East Street? link
Please describe the bike lane Buffer. Is it a curb, a concrete barrier or other material? Also, it appears that all 2023 bike/vehicle collisions occurred along busy streets. Why are we not taking this opportunity to route the bike lane for this area along a quieter secondary route such as East Street?
Renee
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over 1 year ago
The bike lane is still in early design, but the lane buffer will likely be a concrete barrier combined with a vertical flex post in between the concrete barriers.
East Street is classified as a Neighborhood Bikeway on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and is a great option for people looking to bike along a quieter street. Ford and Jackson, however, parallel several businesses and destinations that people may be trying to bike to including Safeway, the High School, and people’s homes, so safe access is also needed on Ford and Jackson. Additionally, this project aims to improve both bicycle and pedestrian safety. We are looking at ways to reduce vehicle speeds on Ford and Jackson which will make it safer for all users of the corridor, not just bicyclists. These changes will benefit anyone who chooses to bike on East Street, but still needs to cross over Ford and Jackson to access downtown or other destinations.
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Share Does the plan include eliminating the pedestrian beg buttons at Jackson St and 19th St and at Ford St and 19th St? The pedestrian signals at these intersections should come on with every cycle, eliminating the need for the buttons. If no pedestrian is there, traffic is not slowed. on Facebook
Share Does the plan include eliminating the pedestrian beg buttons at Jackson St and 19th St and at Ford St and 19th St? The pedestrian signals at these intersections should come on with every cycle, eliminating the need for the buttons. If no pedestrian is there, traffic is not slowed. on Linkedin
Email Does the plan include eliminating the pedestrian beg buttons at Jackson St and 19th St and at Ford St and 19th St? The pedestrian signals at these intersections should come on with every cycle, eliminating the need for the buttons. If no pedestrian is there, traffic is not slowed. link
Does the plan include eliminating the pedestrian beg buttons at Jackson St and 19th St and at Ford St and 19th St? The pedestrian signals at these intersections should come on with every cycle, eliminating the need for the buttons. If no pedestrian is there, traffic is not slowed.
silverman
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almost 2 years ago
Thank you for your question! We plan to upgrade the signal at Jackson ST and 19th ST in the near future, but we will not be removing the pedestrian actuation buttons.
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Share Vehicles on Jackson St at 17th St and 18th St already do not stop for pedestrians in the zebra crossings at 17th and 18th. The 17th St crossing once had a HAWK to help distract drivers from their phones long enough to stop for pedestrians, but the HAWK has been gone for years. Are we bringing it back? And one for 18th St? on Facebook
Share Vehicles on Jackson St at 17th St and 18th St already do not stop for pedestrians in the zebra crossings at 17th and 18th. The 17th St crossing once had a HAWK to help distract drivers from their phones long enough to stop for pedestrians, but the HAWK has been gone for years. Are we bringing it back? And one for 18th St? on Linkedin
Email Vehicles on Jackson St at 17th St and 18th St already do not stop for pedestrians in the zebra crossings at 17th and 18th. The 17th St crossing once had a HAWK to help distract drivers from their phones long enough to stop for pedestrians, but the HAWK has been gone for years. Are we bringing it back? And one for 18th St? link
Vehicles on Jackson St at 17th St and 18th St already do not stop for pedestrians in the zebra crossings at 17th and 18th. The 17th St crossing once had a HAWK to help distract drivers from their phones long enough to stop for pedestrians, but the HAWK has been gone for years. Are we bringing it back? And one for 18th St?
silverman
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almost 2 years ago
The City is planning to install a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Jackson ST and 17th ST by the end of the year. There are no plans to add a RRFB at 18th ST at this time.
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Share The plan seeks to balance pedestrians and bicyclists. What about alternative transportation devices like motorized scooters, electric bikes, etc?
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Share The plan seeks to balance pedestrians and bicyclists. What about alternative transportation devices like motorized scooters, electric bikes, etc?
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Email The plan seeks to balance pedestrians and bicyclists. What about alternative transportation devices like motorized scooters, electric bikes, etc?
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The plan seeks to balance pedestrians and bicyclists. What about alternative transportation devices like motorized scooters, electric bikes, etc?
tony.shouse
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almost 2 years ago
This is a great question! The 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan includes the following language regarding the use of electric bicycles: "Permit Class I/II/III e-bikes on all on-street bicycle facilities and shared use paths within the public right-of-way. Prohibit Class III e-bikes on unpaved trails and paths outside the public right-of-way." We do not have a specific policy for electric scooters; however, electric scooter riders should utilize the bike lanes and follow the same traffic laws that apply to cyclists.
Protected Bike Lanes Construction-Bid Plans (January 2026) (112 MB) (pdf)
