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February 2, 2021
East 52nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Virtual Community Open House #2
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Welcome!
For Spanish interpretation click the interpretation button on Zoom’s bottom menu
Agenda:
o Project overview
o Community input received
o Focus areas and alternatives
o Evaluation criteria and results
o Short term connectivity improvements
o Next steps
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Karen Good, AICP Andy Mountain Leah Langerman
City and County of Denver Department of GBSM David Evans and Associates
Transportation and Infrastructure Meeting Facilitator Community Engagement
Project Manager
Teresa
Cesco Linguistic Services
Michelle Betancourt
Hispanidad
Interpretation Services
Matt Buster Kara Swanson
David Evans and Associates David Evans and Associates 3
Consultant Project Manager Environmental Planner
East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Project Overview
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52nd Ave Feasibility Study
o Study Boundaries
o Study Objectives
• Confirm public and stakeholder
goals and priorities
• Identify feasibility of connecting
52nd Avenue
• Identify short-term and long-
term implementation projects
o Goals
• Analyze existing conditions
• Gather public input
• Develop alternatives
• Review high-level engineering
feasibility
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Focus Areas
Focus
1. 52nd Avenue Area 2
2. Brighton/York
Underpass Focus Area 1
3. National
Western Center N Line Station
N Line Station
Focus
Area 3 Existing Pedestrian Bridge
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East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Community Input Received
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Community Engagement
o Community Working Group Round #1
• Business & Community Services Group (8/25/20)
• Neighborhood Group (9/2/20)
o Desired Improvements Survey (late October 2020)
o Community Working Group Meeting #2 (11/10/20)
o Virtual Community Meeting #1 (11/18/20)
o Community Working Group Meeting #3 (1/21/21)
o Virtual Community Meeting #2 (2/2/21)
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Neighborhood Survey Results
What transportation improvements are most important to you?
¿Qué mejoras de transporte son más importantes para usted?
48% 48% 45% 42%
Vehicular Bicycle Bicycle & Pedestrian Pedestrian
Vehicular Bicicleta Bicicleta y Peatonal Peatonal
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Neighborhood Survey Results
Which gaps are the most important to fill?
¿Qué huecos son los más importantes para llenar?
46% 46% 43%
36%
Connectivity north Direct connection
Connectivity east of Connectivity to along Brighton Blvd
bike facilities from 52nd Ave to
Colorado Boulevard under the freight Brighton Blvd
railroad to York St
Conectividad al este Conectividad a las Conectividad al norte a Conexión directa
de Colorado instalaciones de lo largo de Brighton desde 52nd Ave a
Boulevard bicicletas Blvd. bajo el ferrocarril Brighton Blvd.
de carga a York St.
10What We’ve Heard
o Confirmed the need for connectivity in all directions
o Agreement with the need for improvements on 52nd
and at the Brighton/York underpass
o Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations important
• If bike lanes are added they should be two-way and continue through corridor
• Better access to transit
o Concern regarding impacts to long-standing businesses and affordable housing
o Improve safety for all modes of travel (considering freight traffic)
o Mitigation of existing drainage issues with improvements
11East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Focus Areas and Alternatives
12Focus Area 1
N Line Station
Existing Pedestrian Bridge
13Focus Area 1 -
Alignment Alternatives 3
Alternative 1:
Neighborhood bike/pedestrian
improvements with bike/ 2
pedestrian bridge 1
Alternative 2:
New vehicular, bike & ped 4
Crossing, 52nd Alignment
Alternative 3:
New vehicular, bike & ped Potential
Crossing, northern alignment Cross-section
Example
Alternative 4 (New):
Neighborhood bike/pedestrian
improvements
No connection across rail
CDOT Coordination
14Focus Area 1 - Overpass or Underpass of Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
Poll Results from
November 2020
Community Meeting:
• 56% prefer overpass
• 31% prefer underpass
Underpass
Underpass Option
Option Overpass Option
15Focus Area 2 - Brighton/York Underpass
Focus
Area 2
N Line Station
Existing Pedestrian Bridge
16Focus Area 2 - Brighton/York Underpass
Poll Results from November 2020
Community Meeting:
• 78% of respondents feel that
bicycle/pedestrian
improvements beneath the
underpass are “somewhat” or
“extremely” important
17Brighton/York Underpass Improvements
o Base design would o Potential enhancements:
include: • Median barrier
• Accommodation of • Wider multiuse
bicycles and sidewalk/path
pedestrians • Physical separation of
• Lighting bicycles and pedestrians
• High clearance from each other
• Wide vehicle lanes • Aesthetic design
• Enhanced drainage • Community art features
18Focus Area 3 – Improved Connections to National Western Center N Line Station
N Line Station
Focus
Area 3
Existing Pedestrian Bridge
19Focus Area 3 – Improved Connections to National Western Center N Line Station
Poll Results from November 2020
Community Meeting:
• 42% want better pedestrian
connections
• 8% want better bike facilities
• 0% want better
crossings/drop-off facilities
• 50% want all of the above
20East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Evaluation Criteria and Results
21What was evaluated?
o 52nd alignments
o 52nd design by railroad (overpass or underpass)
What were the considerations?
o Community input
o Technical expertise
o Engineering constraints
22Evaluation Criteria
o Development of evaluation criteria using public input
o Criteria divided into three categories
• Multimodal Travel - Pedestrian and bicycle safety, connections to local
and regional trails and roads, transit connections
• Community and Environment - community support; property and park
impacts; noise, visual, and hazardous materials impacts; freight
connectivity; drainage challenges
• Other - cost, maintenance, coordination with other agencies
23Focus Area 1 -
Alignment Alternatives 3
Alternative 1:
Neighborhood bike/pedestrian
improvements with bike/ 2
pedestrian bridge 1
Alternative 2:
New vehicular, bike & ped 4
Crossing, 52nd Alignment
Alternative 3:
New vehicular, bike & ped
Crossing, northern alignment
Alternative 4 (New):
Neighborhood bike/pedestrian
improvements
No connection across rail
24Evaluation Results
Alt 1: Bike/Ped Crossing Alt 2: New Road Connection; Alt 3: New Road Connection; Alt 4: No Connection
52nd Alignment Northern Alignment Across RR
General Criteria
o Community support
o Bike/Ped comfort and
safety
o Multimodal connectivity
(local and regional)
o Freight travel patterns
o Property/park impacts
o Environmental impacts
(visual, hazmat, drainage)
o Noise impacts
o Cost and maintenance
requirements
25Benefits and Impacts
to Residents
Alt 1: Bike/Ped Crossing
Pros: 1
• Provides bike/ped
connectivity across RR
• More bike/ped comfort than
other alternatives
• Less residential property
impacts than Alt 2
• Less noise impacts than Alt 2
Con:
• No vehicular connectivity
across RR
26Benefits and Impacts to Residents Alt 2: New Road Connection; 52nd Alignment 2 Pro: • Provides vehicular connectivity across RR Cons: • Less bike/ped comfort than Alt 1 • More residential property impacts than Alts 1 or 3 • More noise impacts than Alts 1 or 3 • More traffic through neighborhood 27
Benefits and Impacts to Residents 3 Alt 3: New Road Connection; Northern Alignment Pros: • Provides vehicular connectivity across RR • Less noise impacts than Alt 2 Cons: • Less bike/ped comfort than Alt 1 • Less residential property impacts than Alt 2 • More noise impacts than Alts 1 or 4 28
Benefits and Impacts
to Residents
Alt 4: Improved Sidewalks,
No New Connection Across
Railroad
Pros: 4
• Least residential property
impacts
• Least noise impacts
Con:
• No bike/ped/vehicular
connectivity across RR
29East 52nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Questions and Discussion
What do you see as the benefits and impacts
to the community for each alternative?
Do benefits to the community outweigh the impacts?
30Poll: Which improvement would you like to see first in the long term?
Encuesta: ¿Qué mejora le gustaría ver primero a largo plazo?
o New bridge for bicycle and pedestrians only on 52nd Avenue over UP railroad
Puente nuevo solo para bicicletas y peatones localizado en el ferrocarril de UP
en la Avenida 52
o New bridge for vehicles/bicycles/pedestrians on 52nd Avenue over UP railroad
Puente nuevo para vehículos, bicicletas y peatones localizado en el ferrocarril
de UP en la Avenida 52
o Underpass of BNSF railroad at Brighton/York
Paso a desnivel del ferrocarril BNSF en Brighton/York
31East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Short Term Connectivity Improvements
32Short-Term Connectivity Improvements
o Sidewalk Improvement Bond Program
o Swansea Neighborhood Park Connectivity
Input opportunity:
Which sidewalk
improvements are most
important to you? 33Sidewalk Improvement Bond Program
o Program funds can be used for early action
sidewalk improvements from this study
o Overview of sidewalk bond program
• Funding can be used for installing new sidewalks,
including curb, gutter & drainage improvements
• Other funding sources available for street trees
Present draft
Identify desired Feasibility
plan for Construct in
areas for new assessment by
community near future
sidewalks City Bond Team
feedback
34Sidewalks and
Destinations
Bus Stops
Sidewalk Gaps
2021 Sidewalk Construction
Destinations
• National Western Center
• 47th Ave Pedestrian Bridge
• Parks
• Schools
• Community Services
• Platte River Trail
• Recreational Uses
• North Line Commuter Rail
• Bus Stops
• Downtown / RINO
35Poll: Which area of missing sidewalks should be constructed first?
Encuesta: ¿Qué área de aceras faltantes se debe construir primero?
1. West of Union Pacific Railroad
Al oeste de Union Pacific Railroad
2. East of Union Pacific Railroad
Al este de Union Pacific Railroad
3. Between Vasquez and Colorado 1 2 3
Entre Vásquez y Colorado
36Swansea Neighborhood Park
Connectivity
o Install curb & gutter where missing
o Install bus shelter and lighting at bus
stop on north side of park
o Install landscape areas around
existing power poles & transformer
o Pave parking areas - head in parking
or angled parking
37East 52 nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Next Steps
38Implementation
Lower Costs/Lower Impacts o Neighborhood sidewalk improvements within the
community have lower costs and impacts. Elevate Denver
bond funds may be available for short term implementation.
o Additional pedestrian and bicycle accommodations (such as
a bicycle/pedestrian bridge) and connectivity, drainage
improvements. Have lower costs and impacts. Funding not
currently available.
o UPRR overpass or underpass, Brighton/York BNSF rail
Higher Costs/Higher Impacts underpass, and Colorado interchange projects require
substantial funding and have larger impacts. Need to be
phased over a longer period of time.
39Poll: Which improvement would you like to see first in the short term?
Encuesta: ¿Qué mejora le gustaría ver primero en el corto plazo?
o Additional neighborhood sidewalks (including curb, gutter, and drainage)
Aceras de barrio adicionales (incluyendo bordillo, cuneta y drenaje)
o Neighborhood bicycle accommodations
Alojamientos para bicicletas en el barrio
o Curb, gutter and drainage improvements only
Mejoras solamente del bordillo, cuneta y el drenaje
40East 52nd Avenue Feasibility Study
Discussion
41Remaining Tasks in this Study
o Refine and identify priorities and alternatives:
• List of desired improvements prioritized based on your input
• Identify potential phasing of improvements
• Develop high level cost estimates to allow city to pursue funding
according to phasing
o Listen to feedback prior to conclusion of Study
o Finalize Feasibility Study Report
o Stay engaged! Sign up for updates: www.bit.ly/52ndAveStudy
42• For More Info or to Submit a Comment:
o Visit project web page: www.bit.ly/52ndAveStudy
o Call Karen Good, Project Manager: 720-865-3162
o Email Karen: karen.good@denvergov.org
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