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.
Engagement Schedule
From Fall 2019 through the end of 2020, the Transportation Division will host three 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
- Please share your initial design section preferences via the Sumac Study’s Be Heard Boulder site.
Open House #3 will be held later in 2020, once COVID-19 gathering restrictions are lifted for city events. Watch this page for updates. Feel free to contact project staff in the meantime with questions. Sumac Avenue/17th Street property owners interested in a one-on-one meeting with staff can request a phone call during this period.
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.