Littleton updates Safer Streets program: pilots, protected bike lanes and data‑driven enforcement steps underway

Littleton staff gave a detailed update on the city’s Safer Streets program during the Aug. 12 study session, outlining a five‑year strategic plan, a series of pilot and quick‑build projects, recent crash‑data analysis, and near‑term project timelines.

Brent Sutterland, director of public works and utilities, described organizational priorities for the program—strengthening partnerships, fostering a community culture of safety, using data to guide decisions, and prioritizing “people‑first” street design. Staff told council they had identified more than 90 actions in a strategic plan and assigned task leads for four goal areas: collaboration, culture change, data‑driven decision‑making and people‑first streets.

Staff reviewed the Safer Streets budget and near‑term spending priorities. The program’s current year allocation is about $1 million, most of which staff said will fund pilot projects and quick‑build installations; some funds are set aside for corridor studies, consultant support and equipment. Staff noted an encumbered balance from prior years dedicated to protected bike lane construction.

Program leads described completed and planned engagement and outreach: an East Community Center practice park (to be…