72nd Avenue Study

A Critical East-West Corridor

The City recently completed a study of 72nd Avenue between Pierce Street and Zuni Street, one of the city's original and major transportation routes. 72nd Avenue is in Historic Westminster, and provides important east-west connections to:

  • Schools 
  • Businesses and services
  • Neighborhoods
  • Parks, open spaces, and trails
  • RTD Westminster Station
  • Additional destinations within Westminster and beyond

The purpose of the study is to identify enhancements that will provide better accommodations for all modes of travel and boost economic vitality. Over 80% of the cost is covered by a Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) grant.

Previous Planning Efforts

The 72nd Avenue Corridor Study builds upon several recent planning efforts that highlighted the importance of improving the safety, connectivity, vitality, and accessibility of 72nd Avenue, including:

For more information on the study, please email Chris Chovan, Senior Transportation and Mobility Planner.

Project Materials

  1. Appendix A - Existing Condition Report (large file) (PDF)
  2. Appendix B - Economic Vitality Report (PDF)
  3. Appendix C - Phase 1 Engagement Summary (PDF)
  4. Appendix D - Phase 2 Engagement Summary (PDF)
  5. Executive Summary and Introduction (PDF)
  6. Existing Conditions (PDF)
  7. Full Document (large file) (PDF)
  8. Implementation Strategy (PDF)
  9. The Plan for 72nd Avenue (large file) (PDF)
  10. Transportation and Urban Design Elements (PDF)