FEATURED STORY
Colorado Becomes Model for Cyclist-Motorist Infrastructure Separation
State's progressive separated lane network reduces conflicts by 64%.
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COLORADO FIELD OFFICE
891 Locals Against Road Bikers · Denver Station
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COLORADO CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
891MEMBERS
5LOCAL CHAPTERS
22VICTORIES
COLORADO CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)24-18% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED187.3 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED894.5 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED423.8 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$87500.0B
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.9 / 5 — 567 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Denver station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEThomas Bradley
STATIONChapter President · Denver
ELECTRONIC MAILcolorado@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(303) 555-0445
Join the Colorado chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
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FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM COLORADO
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
COLORADO INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
Denver Downtown Protected Network Completion
After 3 years of advocacy, Denver completed a comprehensive network of protected bike lanes throughout the downtown core, featuring physical barriers and signal priority at major intersections.
IMPACT:
34 miles of protected lanes, $18.5M investment, 72% reduction in cyclist-vehicle conflicts
Colorado Separated Infrastructure Mandate
State legislature passed AARBAA-backed bill requiring all new CDOT highway projects to include separated cycling infrastructure, making Colorado a national leader in infrastructure policy.
IMPACT:
Statewide mandate affecting all future road construction
I-70 Mountain Corridor Protected Lanes
CDOT approved protected bike lanes on I-70 between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, providing safe separated access through one of Colorado's most scenic and dangerous mountain corridors.
IMPACT:
12 miles of mountain protected lanes, first of their kind in high-altitude environment
+2 ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES ON FILE
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN COLORADO
Denver Monthly Chapter Meeting
MEETINGJoin Denver's largest AARBAA chapter to discuss ongoing protected lane projects, I-70 mountain corridor advocacy, and upcoming city council presentations. All metro area residents welcome!
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Boulder City Council Presentation
PRESENTATIONAARBAA presents comprehensive data on Boulder Creek Path safety improvements and advocates for expanded protected infrastructure on major corridors. Public attendance strongly encouraged!
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Colorado Springs Community Safety Forum
COMMUNITYOpen forum discussing cycling safety, infrastructure needs, and the economic benefits of separated bike lanes. CDOT representatives will attend to answer questions about state highway projects.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
I-70 Ski Traffic Creates Dangerous Mountain Pass Conditions
Heavy ski resort traffic on I-70 mountain passes forces cyclists to share narrow shoulders with distracted drivers at high elevation, creating extremely dangerous conditions especially during peak ski season.
- LOCATION
- I-70 from Denver to Vail
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Silverthorne, Frisco, Vail
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Complete grade-separated bike path parallel to I-70 through entire mountain corridor with heated sections for winter use
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 22, 2025
Fort Collins College Avenue Mixing Zone
College Avenue through CSU campus lacks protected infrastructure despite being one of the highest-traffic bike corridors in the state, creating constant conflict between cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians.
- LOCATION
- College Avenue, Fort Collins
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Fort Collins
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Fully protected bike lanes with physical separation on both sides of College Avenue from Old Town to CSU campus
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 18, 2025
Grand Junction Lacks Protected East-West Corridor
Grand Junction has no protected cycling infrastructure on major east-west routes, forcing cyclists to mix with high-speed traffic on roads designed for vehicles only.
- LOCATION
- Broadway and North Avenue, Grand Junction
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Grand Junction
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected bike lanes on Broadway and North Avenue creating complete east-west protected corridor
- LAST UPDATED
- DECEMBER 10, 2024
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How do I join AARBAA in Colorado?
Contact our chapter president Thomas Bradley at colorado@aarbaa.com or call (303) 555-0445. We have active chapters in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction. Fill out our contact form to connect with your nearest chapter.
What does AARBAA do in Colorado?
The AARBAA Colorado chapter advocates for separated cycling infrastructure across the state, from mountain passes to urban corridors. We work with CDOT and local municipalities to implement protected bike lanes that account for altitude, weather extremes, and Colorado's unique terrain.
How many members does AARBAA have in Colorado?
We have 891 active members across 5 chapters statewide, making Colorado one of our most engaged and successful state organizations with major victories in infrastructure policy.
What are Colorado's unique cycling infrastructure challenges?
Colorado faces altitude-related visibility issues, steep mountain grades, extreme weather variability, and heavy ski resort traffic on mountain passes like I-70. Our advocacy focuses on grade-separated infrastructure that protects both cyclists and motorists in challenging terrain.
Has AARBAA had any victories in Colorado?
Yes! We've secured 22 major victories including protected lanes throughout Denver's downtown, Boulder Creek Path improvements, and landmark state legislation requiring separated infrastructure on all new CDOT projects. Colorado is now a national model for infrastructure separation.
Does Colorado require special infrastructure for winter cycling?
Absolutely. Colorado's protected bike lanes must handle snow, ice, and de-icing chemicals. AARBAA advocates for priority snow removal on bike infrastructure and designs that prevent ice accumulation while maintaining year-round safety.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
COLORADO CHAPTER GALLERY
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FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
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Lisa M. — Colorado Springs