Denver is overhauling pedestrian safety on East Colfax to stop traffic fatalities before they happen.
The East Colfax Quick Safety Project targets one of the city's most dangerous corridors, focusing on high-risk zones where pedestrians and cyclists are most vulnerable. Residents in the Capitol Hill and Five Points areas can expect changes to how they navigate the street as the city implements its Vision Zero strategy.
The project includes the installation of new traffic signals, redesigned crosswalks, and updated pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. While specific budget figures and square footage for the modifications weren't listed in the filing, the goal is a rapid deployment of safety measures to reduce accidents in the 80237 zip code and surrounding areas.
Residents can attend public meetings regarding these safety changes at Denver City Hall or find project maps via the city's infrastructure portal at https://services.arcgis.com/zdB7qR0BtYrg0Xpl/arcgis/rest/services/InfrastructureProjects_VisionZero_external/FeatureServer/0.