Background
The 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a list of the federal transportation improvements and management actions to be completed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Regional Transportation District (RTD), local governments, and other project sponsors over a four year period. The TIP is prepared and adopted by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and specifically identifies projects for state and federal funding. Background on the DRCOG TIP process is included in the Background section.
The Industrial Lane and Nickel/Commerce Street Intersection project was selected as a priority project by the Broomfield Transportation Forum. The project was submitted to the 2020-2023 TIP grant and is supported by DRCOG Metro Vision values.
The project will design modifications to the 3-way intersection of Industrial Lane and Nickel Street / Commerce Street to reduce delay and improve safety with a coordinated traffic signal with US 287 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad crossing.
The project will improve vehicular circulation, substandard bicycle facilities, and pedestrian ramps in need of ADA upgrades.
The project, once constructed, will complement the Industrial Lane Bikeway Project, enhancing safety and continuity for active modes facilities from US 287 at Nickel St. to the US 36 / Broomfield and US 36 / Flatiron Stations.