Sumac Avenue Study
About the Project
The City of Boulder Transportation Division is studying Sumac Avenue from Broadway to 19th Street to address infrastructure needs including continuous sidewalks, pavement rehabilitation and storm drainage improvements.
Background
The 2019 City of Boulder Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and Low-Stress Walk and Bike Network prioritize creating walkable and bikeable routes to key destinations in Boulder. The city has identified this portion of Sumac Avenue for work due to its deteriorating pavement conditions and proximity to Crest View Elementary School.
Study Purpose
The Sumac Avenue Transportation Infrastructure Study will assess multimodal improvements, pavement and drainage conditions and gather community input on street design options. The intention of the study and future project is to improve connectivity and mobility for all using the corridor, including students, parents, teachers and staff travelling to Crest View Elementary.
2021 Update: Project Pause
This project remains a high priority, particularly due to Sumac’s standing in the top ten percent of streets with the worst pavement condition in the city and its proximity to Crest View Elementary School. Read below for further details on the project pause below.
Sumac Avenue/17th Street property owners will receive a letter with further info in Feb. 2021.
Given the city’s budgetary shortfalls and our sensitivity to the cost burdens residents may be experiencing due to COVID-19, staff feels it prudent to pause the project until the current financial situation has stabilized. Staff will continue to incorporate feedback received from corridor residents and stakeholders into the project design. We anticipate sharing the final design plans with the community in the future.
Transportation Maintenance will continue to address pavement surface issues in the interim.
Additionally, the Utilities Division will be performing a needed waterline replacement from Broadway to 19 th Street in Spring 2021. Sumac property owners will receive further notice prior to this work beginning. Please reach out to Josh Meck [email protected] or 303-413-7439 with questions.
Annexation Agreements
Sorted by Property
- 4140 17th St
- Crystal Enterprises Agreement
Applicable to 1200, 1204, 1303, 1305 & 1502 Sumac - Gratsch Agreement
Applicable to 1734 & 1740 Sumac - Johnson Agreement
Applicable to 1206, 1224, 1286, 1300, 1435, 1447, 1464, 1472, 1480, 1485 & 1495 Sumac - Rothman Agreement
Applicable to 1525, 1527, 1555, 1565 & 1595 Sumac - Swaney et al. Agreement
Applicable to 1790, 1800, 1820, 1840, 1880 & 1890 Sumac - Tally and Co Agreement
Applicable to 1205, 1235, 1265, 1357, 1360, 1505 Sumac & 4165, 4195 17th - Watkins Agreement
Applicable to 1510, 1530, 1540, 1550, 1560, 1702, 1706 Sumac & 4150, 4160, 4170 17th
Engagement Schedule
In 2019 and early 2020, the Transportation Division hosted two community meetings.
Past Meetings
Open House #1 occurred on Nov 21, 2019, and offered the opportunity to meet the project team, review existing traffic conditions on Sumac and gather community insights and initial infrastructure improvement preferences. View meeting materials, including:
Open House #2 occurred on Feb 19, 2020, and offered the community a chance to review initial conceptual designs and express their preferences regarding the installation of drainage features, sidewalks and parking lanes along the corridor. View meeting materials, including:
- Sumac Introductory Board
- Sumac Study Engagement Phases
- Sumac Existing Conditions
- Sumac Initial Design
- Sumac Drainage
Register to Receive Updates
Sign up for Sumac Avenue Transportation Infrastructure Study email updates to stay current on the project and receive information on upcoming engagement opportunities.
To sign up to receive emails, click here .Thanks for your interest!
Questions?
If you have questions about this project, please contact Transportation Planner Jenny Godwin at [email protected] or 303-441-4934.