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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) MULTIMODAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG E. 68TH AVE
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The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Mayor to enter into and IGA with CDOT for the advancement of the E. 68th Ave. Multimodal Safety Improvements.
Summary & Background
The City applied for and received a grant through the CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets (RMS) program. The City was awarded the grant in September 2022. The program encourages physical activity and enhances local economic vitality in towns and cities across Colorado through funding infrastructure improvements to make walking and biking easy, yielding long-term benefits that bolster community connections.
The City's project consists of roadway improvements to E. 68th Avenue for the purpose of providing bicycle and pedestrian connectivity through sidewalks and bicycle paths to the light rail station near Colorado Boulevard and E. 70th Avenue. The anticipated outcome will improved efficiency and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in the area.
The project will improve the safety and comfort of pedestrians and bicyclists on the project corridor, namely students and families who walk and bike to Alsup Elementary School on the north side of E. 68th Ave. In addition, the improvements would enhance first and last mile connectivity for those walking and bicycling to-from the Commerce City & E. 72nd Avenue Light Rail Station, which is approximately 0.25-mile to the northeast of the project area.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Joe Wilson, Director of Public Works
Staff Presenting: Shawn Poe, PE, CFM, City Engineer
Financial Impact: Commerce City portion is $355,200 (Total project cost $1,776,000)
Funding Source: This project was originally budgeted in 2022 for $200,000. Additional funding will be required in the 2023 budget fro...
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