Bus Stop Obstructing Sidewalk

[Bryan Wilson]

Hello,

Please see the linked video. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSp4sR-kW6y/?igsh=ajZxcHNuOTRtdGp5

The shelter for bus stop #13079 was installed in the sidewalk obstructing the Pedestrian Access Route as well as the potential for shared-use bike access.

Please have it relocated from the Pedestrian Access Route.

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Chris Nicholson, can you please make sure that RTD, Community Planning and Development, as well as DOTI, are all communicating on these projects? 

For example, I'm anticipating a shelter being installed along the South Side of Alameda, which would directly obstruct bike access to and from the South Platte River Trail. It'll probably be installed in the sidewalk path the same as the City Park Golf Course on CO Boulevard at 26th. There likely should have been a concrete slab installed set back behind the sidewalk in all of these installations.

I was sent the information below 👇 when requesting the bus stops be relocated for the 1st Ave Redesign Project & I feel like it's relevant to these issues. 

Since there wasn't room for a bus stop bulb in the roadway on these arterials, then the bus stop shelters should have been placed behind the sidewalks exactly as it was across the street for stop #13082 on CO Boulevard at 9th.

Even the shelter a few blocks north at bus stop #13081 is an issue. A concrete bench was installed & then the shelter taking up about 5 feet in front of it. (This will be a separate request.)

Requesting that this sidewalk installation be treated the same as the 10-ft wide Trail installation at Broadway and I-25, & obstructions removed from it.

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/Programs-Services/Projects/South-Broadway-I-25

It is also my understanding based on the Denver move's bikes update that Colorado Boulevard has shared use sidewalks as the recommended facility type. 

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f4fafe1405b6443da158f4d9e257887a

That alone seems like enough justification to ensure that we are installing 10-ft wide sidewalks along CO Boulevard & other arterial roadways without placing any obstructions within that 10 ft space.

Thank you in advance for addressing this issue, and preventing future issues from occurring.

Respectfully,

Bryan Wilson 

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:16 PM Emily Palanjian <em...@ovllc.com> wrote:

Hi Bryan, 

As a project team, we focus on more traditional outreach channels, but we would appreciate it if you could post the flyer on the Sub-Reddit account. 

I did circle up with the project team and here are a few minor updates regarding your previous question: 

• When funding is available to relocate and reconstruct bus stops, DOTI and RTD follow NACTO guide for best practices on bus stop placement.
• NB RT volumes will need to be collected. High RT volumes can produce an unsafe condition for nearside bus stops
• The Denver Sidewalk Program has identified sidewalk improvements for Country Club neighborhood: N Downing St, Speer Blvd to E. 3^rd Ave (east side). This will provide much needed connectivity to the existing bus stop location.

Thanks, 

Emily 

Emily Palanjian
OV Consulting | Engagement and Resiliency Specialist
emily@ovllc.com 

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From: Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:56 PM
To: Emily Palanjian <em...@ovllc.com>
Cc: Nora Neureiter <no...@ovllc.com>
Subject: Re: Join us! 1st Avenue Redesign Open House (11/15)

What about the announcement invite on Reddit?

I can give either of you access to do by sending me your username or just requesting to post in the Sub-Reddit.

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 12:42 PM Emily Palanjian <em...@ovllc.com> wrote:

Hi Bryan, 

I do not have any specific updates at this time, but your inquiry has been sent to the project team. 

We hope you can make it to the Open House on November 15th!

Thanks, 

Emily 

Emily Palanjian
OV Consulting | Engagement and Resiliency Specialist
emily@ovllc.com 

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From: Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:33 PM
To: Emily Palanjian <em...@ovllc.com>
Cc: Nora Neureiter <no...@ovllc.com>
Subject: Re: Join us! 1st Avenue Redesign Open House (11/15)

Thank you for the invitation!

Any update on the North bound Downing RTD stop being included & relocated?

If I'm not mistaken, that will be the only one of the four at that intersection that won't be upgraded.

If possible, could it maybe be relocated to the South of 1st and the slip lane get eliminated?

Thanks in advance!

Respectfully,

Bryan Wilson 

PS: I think it would be good if someone could post the info in https://www.reddit.com/r/DenSoutheastCentral/ or  https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionZeroDenver/ & then we could cross-post to relevant subreddits.

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 11:53 AM Emily Palanjian <em...@ovllc.com> wrote:

Hello, 

Thank you for your interest in the 1st Avenue Redesign Project. The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) invites you to join us for a community open house on Saturday, November 15th. More information is provided below and in the attached flyer—please feel free to share it with your friends, family, and neighbors.

Community Open House #2

1st Avenue Preliminary Redesign – Downing St. to University Blvd.

Help shape the future of 1st Avenue! The City of Denver is exploring a redesign of 1st Avenue and the Cherry Creek Trail from Downing to University. Join us to review the preliminary concept and share your ideas on how well it addresses the issues you see along the corridor. Family-friendly! Activities and light refreshments provided.

Open House Details:

• Date & Time: Saturday, November 15th | 10:30 AM -12:30 PM (Join us anytime!)
• Location: Bromwell Elementary School (Gymnasium) - 2500 E 4^th Ave

We look forward to seeing you there,
The 1^st Avenue Project Team

Emily Palanjian
Engagement and Resiliency Specialist

 

OV Consulting
emily@ovllc.com 
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