72nd Avenue Study

A Critical East-West Corridor

The City recently completed a study of 72nd Avenue between Pierce Street and Zuni Street, one of the city's original and major transportation routes. 72nd Avenue is in Historic Westminster, and provides important east-west connectons to:

• Schools 
• Businesses & services
• Neighborhoods
• Parks, open spaces, and trails
• RTD Westminster Station
• Additional destinations within Westminster and beyond

The purpose of the study is to identify enhancements that will provide better accommodations for all modes of travel and boost economic vitality. Over 80% of the cost is covered by a Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) grant.

Project Materials

• Full Document (large file)
• Executive Summary and Introduction
• Existing Conditions
• Transportation and Urban Design Elements
• The Plan for 72nd Avenue (large file)
• Implementation Strategy
• Appendix A - Existing Condition Report (large file)
• Appendix B - Economic Vitality Report
• Appendix C - Phase 1 Engagement Summary
• Appendix D - Phase 2 Engagement Summary

Previous Planning

The 72^nd Avenue Corridor Study builds upon several recent planning efforts that highlighted the importance of improving the safety, connectivity, vitality, and accessibility of 72^nd Avenue, including:

• The Harris Park Community Vision Plan
• The Westminster Transportation & Mobility Plan
• The Federal Boulevard Multimodal Transportation Study

For more information on the study, contact Chris Chovan, Senior Transportation and Mobility Planner, cchovan@westminsterco.gov.