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CONNECTIONS MISSING OR UNDERUTILIZED
<br />POTENTIAL
<br />OVERFLOW
<br />PARKING AREA FOR
<br />DOWNTOWN EVENTS
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<br />FUTURE
<br />UNDERPASS
<br />Louisville downtown Is generally welcoming
<br />and accessible to vehicular traffic but there
<br />e opportunitres to improve connectwty and
<br />access for users of alternative modes North -
<br />south crossings of South Boulder Road and
<br />east -west crossings of the railroad tracks remain
<br />challenging for those outside of a vehicle
<br />Addmonally, CO42 to the east a a barrier and
<br />there are no strong connections to anything
<br />east of CO-42 Connecting the wider trail and
<br />bikeway network to downtown would encourage
<br />access for people walking, roling, and biking
<br />For further analysis, please refer to Appendix
<br />D Parking, Traffic, and Mobility Report
<br />Lourswlle, Colorado, Is known for its efforts to
<br />promote alternatve transportaton modes such as
<br />cycling, walking, and public transit The city has
<br />made sgnrficant investments In infrastructure to
<br />support these modes of transportation, especally
<br />n the downtown area However, challenges may
<br />still exist, particularly In areas where pedestrian
<br />and oyol et safety could be improved
<br />Bike Facilities and Trail Network
<br />Lourswlle boasts art extensive network of bike
<br />lanes, paths, and trails that connect venous
<br />parts of the city, but Is more limited in the
<br />downtown area The crtysco
<br />promoting cyolrg as a wabletansportaton
<br />option rs evident, but opportumtes like
<br />advisory bike lanes could be explored further to
<br />connect Downtown to other areas of the city
<br />The Coal Creek Trail is a popular route for
<br />cyclists and pedestrians, offering scenic
<br />vows
<br />and connectivity to key destnations
<br />Neesadwsory bike lanes could help connect
<br />the trail to downtown. Additionally, bike
<br />021
<br />racks are strategically placed throughout
<br />the downtown area to encourage cycling
<br />for short taps to local businesses and
<br />amenmes However, more are needed
<br />Transit Infrastructure
<br />Louisville is part of the larger Denver
<br />metropolitan area, which has a comprehensive
<br />public transit system operated by Regional
<br />Transportation Detrict (RrD) Residents and
<br />visitors can access bus routes that serve
<br />Louisville, pravidrg connections to neighboring
<br />cites and Denver's downtown core
<br />The RTD bus service DART helps fact Late
<br />regional mobility for commuters and
<br />travelers especially to/from Boulder
<br />Sidewalks and Pedestrian Crossings
<br />In downtown Louisville, sidewalks are generally
<br />well -maintained and provide safe pathways
<br />for
<br />strians However,
<br />pedestrians often arise challenges for se at intersectone
<br />and crossings, especally on busy streets
<br />where vehicle speeds may be higher.
<br />Some areas in downtown Louisville have
<br />lotted pedestnan amenities such as marked
<br />crosswalks, pedestrian signals, or curb
<br />extensions (bulb -outs) that enhance safety
<br />and vrsibrity for pedestrians Improving these
<br />features can contribute to a more walkable and
<br />pedestnan-friendly downtown environment
<br />Difficulties for Pedestrians and Cyclists
<br />Despite Louisville§ overall commitment tit
<br />alternatve
<br />transportation and pedestnan
<br />safety thereare still speafic are. in downtown
<br />that pose challenges for pedestrians and
<br />cyclists These challenges include
<br />High -Traffic Intersections
<br />Busy Intersections along Mar Street or other
<br />arterial roads may require enhanced pedestrian
<br />crossing facilities such as signalized crosswalks
<br />with countdown timers, refuge islands, or raised
<br />crosswalks to improve safety and acce.ibrl ty
<br />Lack of Continuous Bike lanes
<br />While Lousville h. bike lanes in many
<br />area, gaps in the network or discontinuous
<br />lanes in dowmown wee. can deter cyclists
<br />and make cycling less safe, especially
<br />near areas with heavy vehicular traffic
<br />Limited Bike Parking
<br />Although there are bike racks In downtown
<br />Louisville, rcreasrg the availability of secure
<br />bike parking fac l ties near popular destmatons
<br />!Ike shops, restaurants, and pubic bulldogs can
<br />encourage more people to cycle for short taps
<br />2024 DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN
<br />Strategies
<br />This initial evaluation of existing programs and
<br />infrastructure for people walking, rolling, biking,
<br />taking transit, and driving to and around downtown
<br />Louisuillefmds thetwhile downtown a generally
<br />welcoming and accessible to vehiculartraf ic,
<br />there are opportunities to Improve connectivhy
<br />and access for memo( alternate modes.
<br />East-West Connections Install signs and
<br />displays highlighting key historical events,
<br />buildings, and figures with Interactive
<br />elements for more Information.
<br />Sidewalks Expand the width of sidewalks on
<br />key downtown access streets could enhance
<br />pedestrian comfort, encourage walkabllity
<br />around the downtown area, and improve first -
<br />and -last -mile connections to bus stops.
<br />Trail and Bikeway Network Connecting the
<br />wider trail and bikeway network to downtown via
<br />more comfortable facilities would also encourage
<br />access for people walking, rolling, and biking.
<br />Safe Multi -modal Access Continue to
<br />install secure bike parking, traffic calming
<br />features, and accessible crossings
<br />Underpass at CO42 and South Street
<br />The Underpass at CO-42 and South Street will
<br />strengthen connections east of CO-42 and
<br />downtown. Investing In a similar strategy by
<br />planning fora second railroad underpass like
<br />the South street pedestrian underpass will
<br />continue to provide a safe pedestrian network.
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