Local Transportation Plans and Studies

Bicycle & Pedestrian Assessment

Broomfield has a growing network of places for people to walk and bicycle. These include paths, bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails. These facilities are extensive, well-used, and valued by the community. The City also works with developers to ensure they build high-quality places for people to walk and bike, further enhancing the options for bicyclists and pedestrians.

The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Assessment was to gather public input about Broomfield’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities.  It created an inventory of the existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Broomfield.  It identified deficiencies and missing links in the network.  The plan identified and ranked future capital projects, setting a path to advance Broomfield’s pedestrian and bicycle goals. Broomfield City Council reviewed the final Bicycle and Pedestrian Assessment November 7, 2019.

Additional information about recent Broomfield efforts to advance goals of the 2019 Pedestrian and Bicycle assessment are available on the Active Transportation webpage.

Broomfield Wayfinding Plan

The Broomfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Assessment outlined public priorities for traveling in Broomfield. A top request was for better signage to make moving through the community easier on safe and comfortable routes. In response, Broomfield created the Broomfield Wayfinding Plan.  

In 2022, Broomfield completed the Broomfield Wayfinding Plan.  The plan updated the branding for bicycle and pedestrian signs as well as outlined new standards and specs for fabricating the signs. It guides the deployment of signs on paths, trails, and streets and develops wayfinding deployment plans for three initial routes in the community. The first deployment of new wayfinding began in 2024.

Midway Blvd Multimodal Corridor Action Plan

In the Broomfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Assessment the public identified Midway Boulevard as a desirable pedestrian and bicycle route. In response, Broomfield undertook the Midway Boulevard Multimodal Corridor Study.  The Study resulted in a project report and interim and future concept design plans for the corridor.

The concept plans seek to improve mobility, comfort, and safety in the corridor. The improvements focus on walking, bicycling, and speed compliance. Existing conditions, data, and community input guide the recommendations. Follow the links below for the final project report, and the interim and future recommended concept plans.

In addition to the full Midway Plan, additional project information about the Interim Midway Corridor Concept Plan and Ultimate Midway Corridor Concept Plan are available for review.  

In 2024, Broomfield is seeking grant funding to develop final design documents and implement the Interim Midway Corridor Concept Plan.  The implementation of the Interim plan will likely occur in 2025.  Broomfield has also received funding to develop final design plans for the ultimate Midway Corridor Concept Plan.  This effort is anticipated to begin in 2026.

US 287/120th Avenue Multimodal Project

The US 287/120th Avenue corridor is a key commuter corridor within and through Broomfield. Development along the corridor will increase travel demand for all modes of transportation. This study seeks to improve multimodal connectivity, mobility, and safety for all modes of travel now and into the future.

In 2023, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Broomfield partnered to conduct a study of the US 287/120th Avenue corridor. The study aimed to improve safety and operations for all travelers on the corridor. This includes driving, walking, bicycling, and transit modes of travel. 

Learn more within the supplemental reports of:  Existing Conditions Report, Alternatives Report, and Final Project Report.

Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan 

Broomfield developed the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan. The vision is "No one is seriously injured or killed while using the transportation network," and the mission is to "Commit to eliminating traffic-related fatalities by 2040 and serious injuries by 2045 on Broomifeld-owned roadways with an eventual goal of zero on all roadways, including CDOT highways."  

The plan includes program, policy, and project recommendations that can contribute towards the mission. Broomfield will work to identify ways to implement plan recommendations in future years. For annual updates and to view the original report, refer to the Broomfield Traffic Engineering webpage.