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Board hears safety and sidewalk gaps along Littleton Boulevard; staff flags six crash hotspots
Summary
Planners told the board sidewalks vary widely, many curb ramps need reconstruction, and crash analysis found about 78 crashes in the study area over nearly six years with several intersections showing elevated crash rates, prompting recommendations for intersection improvements and leading pedestrian intervals.
Staff presented pedestrian and bicycle findings for the Blueprint Boulevard study, noting sidewalk network gaps, curb ramps that do not meet ADA standards and a wide variation in sidewalk widths across the corridor. "Sidewalks in the study area vary greatly in widths and are often, which is often related to location," planner Sarah Disbury said, and staff recommended reconstructing curb ramps and using the city's trail crossing guidance to prioritize upgrades.
The crash history shown to the board covered roughly six years and identified six intersections with relatively high crash volumes; staff said the study area recorded about 78 crashes over that period and highlighted Littleton Boulevard and Broadway as having the most incidents. The presentation cited broadside/T‑bone collisions as the most frequent crash type and noted at least one fatal collision near Littleton Boulevard and Hickory Street. Staff recommended intersection improvements, removal of some turn lanes for safety evaluation and further data collection to prioritize interventions.
