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Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan

Get involved in the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan! Share your transportation-related safety concerns and ideas using the tools at the bottom of the page. Alongside safety and collision data, your input will help guide recommendations for transportation safety improvements in Broomfield.

Project Overview - Why is this Important?

The City and County of Broomfield is developing the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan (BTSAP) to identify strategic safety improvements on Broomfield’s multimodal transportation network. The plan will consist of action steps and recommendations that aim to reduce crashes and serious injuries when traveling in Broomfield.

The project will use the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe System approach, utilizing these six principles:

  • deaths and serious injuries are unacceptable
  • humans make mistakes
  • humans are vulnerable
  • responsibility is shared
  • safety is proactive
  • redundancy is crucial

The project team will analyze policies and transportation safety data, such as crash reports, to prioritize opportunities for systematic transportation safety improvements. Whether you drive, take public transit, walk or bike, the City and County of Broomfield wants to hear the community’s perceptions about safety and ideas for improvement at intersections, trails, and roads and your input on “near miss” incidents to guide potential recommendations.

Public Engagement - Your Call to Action!

In summer 2024, community members provided feedback for the BTSAP via pop-up events, stakeholder meetings and an open house. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft plan in Spring 2025 - stay tuned for specific engagement opportunities!

In the meantime, you can participate by asking your questions about the BTSAP using the “Questions” tab below. City and County of Broomfield staff will typically respond to your inquiry within two business days.

Get involved in the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan! Share your transportation-related safety concerns and ideas using the tools at the bottom of the page. Alongside safety and collision data, your input will help guide recommendations for transportation safety improvements in Broomfield.

Project Overview - Why is this Important?

The City and County of Broomfield is developing the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan (BTSAP) to identify strategic safety improvements on Broomfield’s multimodal transportation network. The plan will consist of action steps and recommendations that aim to reduce crashes and serious injuries when traveling in Broomfield.

The project will use the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe System approach, utilizing these six principles:

  • deaths and serious injuries are unacceptable
  • humans make mistakes
  • humans are vulnerable
  • responsibility is shared
  • safety is proactive
  • redundancy is crucial

The project team will analyze policies and transportation safety data, such as crash reports, to prioritize opportunities for systematic transportation safety improvements. Whether you drive, take public transit, walk or bike, the City and County of Broomfield wants to hear the community’s perceptions about safety and ideas for improvement at intersections, trails, and roads and your input on “near miss” incidents to guide potential recommendations.

Public Engagement - Your Call to Action!

In summer 2024, community members provided feedback for the BTSAP via pop-up events, stakeholder meetings and an open house. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft plan in Spring 2025 - stay tuned for specific engagement opportunities!

In the meantime, you can participate by asking your questions about the BTSAP using the “Questions” tab below. City and County of Broomfield staff will typically respond to your inquiry within two business days.

Questions

Please submit your questions about the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan (BTSAP) below. A member of the BTSAP project team will respond within two business days. 

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  • Share Does this plan include an evacuation plan in case of fire or flood? Since The MArshall Fire and being caught up in the evacuation of Louisville during the fire I realized how scared and panicked everyone was. on Facebook Share Does this plan include an evacuation plan in case of fire or flood? Since The MArshall Fire and being caught up in the evacuation of Louisville during the fire I realized how scared and panicked everyone was. on Twitter Share Does this plan include an evacuation plan in case of fire or flood? Since The MArshall Fire and being caught up in the evacuation of Louisville during the fire I realized how scared and panicked everyone was. on Linkedin Email Does this plan include an evacuation plan in case of fire or flood? Since The MArshall Fire and being caught up in the evacuation of Louisville during the fire I realized how scared and panicked everyone was. link

    Does this plan include an evacuation plan in case of fire or flood? Since The MArshall Fire and being caught up in the evacuation of Louisville during the fire I realized how scared and panicked everyone was.

    McOtto asked 11 days ago

    Evacuation planning is not within the scope of this plan, however access, evacuation considerations, and emergency response will be considered. We have scheduled meetings with Broomfield emergency response personnel, hospital staff, fire, and police to provide input on the Transportation Safety Action Plan.

  • Share Not a question- I see small kinds - some as young as 4 riding bikes and motorized bikes in the streets and into traffic in neighborhoods streets. No parents in site. I’ve called the police to make sure the kids are safe. Parents need to know that they are putting their children in danger. They should be out with their kids when on bikes. Or walk with them to a park or school where they can safely ride them in basket ball or empty parking lots or someplace they can safely have fun. But supervised. Perhaps some articles in the paper This is not a new issue. One day a child will be killed or severely injured. I have friends who experienced these. One little boys head was cut off when a truck hit him. Another near Arapaho Ridge Elem - a 6 yr old riding his bike and his father wasn’t close enough. The boy did stop and look but didn’t wait for his dad. He crossed the street and a 4x4 truck came around the corner about 40 and ran him over. The boy was just 6. His abdomen and legs were crushed. He was in the hospital for 6 months. When he came back to school he was in a wheel chair. A couple months later they cut one of his legs off. Simply walking with in steps of his son and paying attention and making the kid wait would have had such a better outcome. Not a memory that stays with you your entire life and changes it in ways it was never meant to be. When I was a kid the police dept had bicycle training in the culdesac by the bank building and the Veteran’s museum. They sat up cones and had kids Prove they could ride safely. When you passed you got a license plate for your bike. And your parents had to pass a test too. Time to bring that back on Facebook Share Not a question- I see small kinds - some as young as 4 riding bikes and motorized bikes in the streets and into traffic in neighborhoods streets. No parents in site. I’ve called the police to make sure the kids are safe. Parents need to know that they are putting their children in danger. They should be out with their kids when on bikes. Or walk with them to a park or school where they can safely ride them in basket ball or empty parking lots or someplace they can safely have fun. But supervised. Perhaps some articles in the paper This is not a new issue. One day a child will be killed or severely injured. I have friends who experienced these. One little boys head was cut off when a truck hit him. Another near Arapaho Ridge Elem - a 6 yr old riding his bike and his father wasn’t close enough. The boy did stop and look but didn’t wait for his dad. He crossed the street and a 4x4 truck came around the corner about 40 and ran him over. The boy was just 6. His abdomen and legs were crushed. He was in the hospital for 6 months. When he came back to school he was in a wheel chair. A couple months later they cut one of his legs off. Simply walking with in steps of his son and paying attention and making the kid wait would have had such a better outcome. Not a memory that stays with you your entire life and changes it in ways it was never meant to be. When I was a kid the police dept had bicycle training in the culdesac by the bank building and the Veteran’s museum. They sat up cones and had kids Prove they could ride safely. When you passed you got a license plate for your bike. And your parents had to pass a test too. Time to bring that back on Twitter Share Not a question- I see small kinds - some as young as 4 riding bikes and motorized bikes in the streets and into traffic in neighborhoods streets. No parents in site. I’ve called the police to make sure the kids are safe. Parents need to know that they are putting their children in danger. They should be out with their kids when on bikes. Or walk with them to a park or school where they can safely ride them in basket ball or empty parking lots or someplace they can safely have fun. But supervised. Perhaps some articles in the paper This is not a new issue. One day a child will be killed or severely injured. I have friends who experienced these. One little boys head was cut off when a truck hit him. Another near Arapaho Ridge Elem - a 6 yr old riding his bike and his father wasn’t close enough. The boy did stop and look but didn’t wait for his dad. He crossed the street and a 4x4 truck came around the corner about 40 and ran him over. The boy was just 6. His abdomen and legs were crushed. He was in the hospital for 6 months. When he came back to school he was in a wheel chair. A couple months later they cut one of his legs off. Simply walking with in steps of his son and paying attention and making the kid wait would have had such a better outcome. Not a memory that stays with you your entire life and changes it in ways it was never meant to be. When I was a kid the police dept had bicycle training in the culdesac by the bank building and the Veteran’s museum. They sat up cones and had kids Prove they could ride safely. When you passed you got a license plate for your bike. And your parents had to pass a test too. Time to bring that back on Linkedin Email Not a question- I see small kinds - some as young as 4 riding bikes and motorized bikes in the streets and into traffic in neighborhoods streets. No parents in site. I’ve called the police to make sure the kids are safe. Parents need to know that they are putting their children in danger. They should be out with their kids when on bikes. Or walk with them to a park or school where they can safely ride them in basket ball or empty parking lots or someplace they can safely have fun. But supervised. Perhaps some articles in the paper This is not a new issue. One day a child will be killed or severely injured. I have friends who experienced these. One little boys head was cut off when a truck hit him. Another near Arapaho Ridge Elem - a 6 yr old riding his bike and his father wasn’t close enough. The boy did stop and look but didn’t wait for his dad. He crossed the street and a 4x4 truck came around the corner about 40 and ran him over. The boy was just 6. His abdomen and legs were crushed. He was in the hospital for 6 months. When he came back to school he was in a wheel chair. A couple months later they cut one of his legs off. Simply walking with in steps of his son and paying attention and making the kid wait would have had such a better outcome. Not a memory that stays with you your entire life and changes it in ways it was never meant to be. When I was a kid the police dept had bicycle training in the culdesac by the bank building and the Veteran’s museum. They sat up cones and had kids Prove they could ride safely. When you passed you got a license plate for your bike. And your parents had to pass a test too. Time to bring that back link

    Not a question- I see small kinds - some as young as 4 riding bikes and motorized bikes in the streets and into traffic in neighborhoods streets. No parents in site. I’ve called the police to make sure the kids are safe. Parents need to know that they are putting their children in danger. They should be out with their kids when on bikes. Or walk with them to a park or school where they can safely ride them in basket ball or empty parking lots or someplace they can safely have fun. But supervised. Perhaps some articles in the paper This is not a new issue. One day a child will be killed or severely injured. I have friends who experienced these. One little boys head was cut off when a truck hit him. Another near Arapaho Ridge Elem - a 6 yr old riding his bike and his father wasn’t close enough. The boy did stop and look but didn’t wait for his dad. He crossed the street and a 4x4 truck came around the corner about 40 and ran him over. The boy was just 6. His abdomen and legs were crushed. He was in the hospital for 6 months. When he came back to school he was in a wheel chair. A couple months later they cut one of his legs off. Simply walking with in steps of his son and paying attention and making the kid wait would have had such a better outcome. Not a memory that stays with you your entire life and changes it in ways it was never meant to be. When I was a kid the police dept had bicycle training in the culdesac by the bank building and the Veteran’s museum. They sat up cones and had kids Prove they could ride safely. When you passed you got a license plate for your bike. And your parents had to pass a test too. Time to bring that back

    Janet asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your comment. Broomfield may consider educational strategies as part of this plan effort.

  • Share Are adults riding bicycles including electric bikes allowed on the sidewalks in Broomfield? I have witnessed bicyclists ( with Tour de France gear :)) riding down sidewalks when there are bike lanes in the road. Also with electric bikes on sidewalks and walking paths I have had a few close calls as a walker. I understand children on the sidewalks for safety but grown adults on motorized vehicles on sidewalks is absurd. on Facebook Share Are adults riding bicycles including electric bikes allowed on the sidewalks in Broomfield? I have witnessed bicyclists ( with Tour de France gear :)) riding down sidewalks when there are bike lanes in the road. Also with electric bikes on sidewalks and walking paths I have had a few close calls as a walker. I understand children on the sidewalks for safety but grown adults on motorized vehicles on sidewalks is absurd. on Twitter Share Are adults riding bicycles including electric bikes allowed on the sidewalks in Broomfield? I have witnessed bicyclists ( with Tour de France gear :)) riding down sidewalks when there are bike lanes in the road. Also with electric bikes on sidewalks and walking paths I have had a few close calls as a walker. I understand children on the sidewalks for safety but grown adults on motorized vehicles on sidewalks is absurd. on Linkedin Email Are adults riding bicycles including electric bikes allowed on the sidewalks in Broomfield? I have witnessed bicyclists ( with Tour de France gear :)) riding down sidewalks when there are bike lanes in the road. Also with electric bikes on sidewalks and walking paths I have had a few close calls as a walker. I understand children on the sidewalks for safety but grown adults on motorized vehicles on sidewalks is absurd. link

    Are adults riding bicycles including electric bikes allowed on the sidewalks in Broomfield? I have witnessed bicyclists ( with Tour de France gear :)) riding down sidewalks when there are bike lanes in the road. Also with electric bikes on sidewalks and walking paths I have had a few close calls as a walker. I understand children on the sidewalks for safety but grown adults on motorized vehicles on sidewalks is absurd.

    Lisa777 asked 4 months ago

    Class 1 or 2 E-Bikes are allowed on sidewalks and paths. Class 3 E-Bikes are generally not permitted unless the path is within a street or highway or permitted by the local jurisdiction. The state of Colorado also provides information about e-bike cycling laws here. Additional information about E-Bikes on Broomfield trails is available here.

  • Share What is the rule/regulation regarding how trees and bushes should be trimmed back from the edge of the sidewalk--and how high up? How can I report a bike path/sidewalk issue where the vegetation (bush/tree) is narrowing/blocking transit on the path? Is that a City/County responsibility--or a landowner/HOA responsibility? I bike to & from the Paul Derda Rec center from near the corner of 144th Ave & Zuni several times a week and there are tree branches impeding transit for bikes & pedestrians on the sidewalks on both sides of 144th Ave & and on Lowell in multiple spots (and in a couple spots blocking the street's bike lanes on SB Lowell) on Facebook Share What is the rule/regulation regarding how trees and bushes should be trimmed back from the edge of the sidewalk--and how high up? How can I report a bike path/sidewalk issue where the vegetation (bush/tree) is narrowing/blocking transit on the path? Is that a City/County responsibility--or a landowner/HOA responsibility? I bike to & from the Paul Derda Rec center from near the corner of 144th Ave & Zuni several times a week and there are tree branches impeding transit for bikes & pedestrians on the sidewalks on both sides of 144th Ave & and on Lowell in multiple spots (and in a couple spots blocking the street's bike lanes on SB Lowell) on Twitter Share What is the rule/regulation regarding how trees and bushes should be trimmed back from the edge of the sidewalk--and how high up? How can I report a bike path/sidewalk issue where the vegetation (bush/tree) is narrowing/blocking transit on the path? Is that a City/County responsibility--or a landowner/HOA responsibility? I bike to & from the Paul Derda Rec center from near the corner of 144th Ave & Zuni several times a week and there are tree branches impeding transit for bikes & pedestrians on the sidewalks on both sides of 144th Ave & and on Lowell in multiple spots (and in a couple spots blocking the street's bike lanes on SB Lowell) on Linkedin Email What is the rule/regulation regarding how trees and bushes should be trimmed back from the edge of the sidewalk--and how high up? How can I report a bike path/sidewalk issue where the vegetation (bush/tree) is narrowing/blocking transit on the path? Is that a City/County responsibility--or a landowner/HOA responsibility? I bike to & from the Paul Derda Rec center from near the corner of 144th Ave & Zuni several times a week and there are tree branches impeding transit for bikes & pedestrians on the sidewalks on both sides of 144th Ave & and on Lowell in multiple spots (and in a couple spots blocking the street's bike lanes on SB Lowell) link

    What is the rule/regulation regarding how trees and bushes should be trimmed back from the edge of the sidewalk--and how high up? How can I report a bike path/sidewalk issue where the vegetation (bush/tree) is narrowing/blocking transit on the path? Is that a City/County responsibility--or a landowner/HOA responsibility? I bike to & from the Paul Derda Rec center from near the corner of 144th Ave & Zuni several times a week and there are tree branches impeding transit for bikes & pedestrians on the sidewalks on both sides of 144th Ave & and on Lowell in multiple spots (and in a couple spots blocking the street's bike lanes on SB Lowell)

    RA asked 4 months ago

    Sight distance triangles are determined from Broomfield's standards and specifications detail 700-8. Bushes or trees need to be at least 10 ft horizontally from the intersection. If a bush or tree is within the sight distance triangle then bushes need to be trimmed down to a maximum of 3.5 ft above the pavement surface. Trees need to be limbed to a minimum of 8 ft above the pavement or sidewalk surface.

    Vegetation cannot encroach and obstruct a public sidewalk.  The property owner is responsible for keeping all trees, shrubs, and plants trimmed back to the edge of the public sidewalk.  Code Compliance will check the areas reported for any encroachments on the sidewalk and contact the responsible person to have them trimmed.    

    Reporting a concern with vegetation should go through Broomfield Code Compliance by reporting it here.  The responsibility lies with either the property owner or Broomfield depending on the exact location of the vegetation. Broomfield staff is investigating your concern along 144th and along Lowell, Thank you!

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