About

Little Dry Creek Trail is part of a regional trail system that has a gap at Wadsworth Blvd (SH-121) and moves on-street between Vance Drive and Yarrow Street. Given the number of fatalities and injury incidents between motorists and non-motorists at the nearby signalized intersections, especially at Wadsworth (SH-121), the City of Arvada is initiating a planning project to evaluate trail connectivity and grade separation (moving the trail above or below the roadway) where the trail meets the road.

Project Purpose and Need

The project will study the Little Dry Creek Trail area between W. 77th Ave. and W. 80th Ave. and Vance Drive and Yarrow Street. The project will evaluate the connections for bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements and how to minimize the level of stress for cyclists and pedestrians.

Goals and Objectives of the Project

• Inclusive Community Process: The public input process will include the neighborhood, business owners, property owners, nearby schools, and other advocacy groups.

• Reflect the Values of the Community: The project team will incorporate public input into the design considerations.

• Plan for the Future: The project will provide a plan for future implementation as the City embarks on a larger, citywide effort for a transportation and multimodal plan.

Please note: Implementation of any changes will require coordination with regional partner agencies. This study will help the City advocate for resources to make future improvements that reflect community values.

Next Steps

The project team is creating a final report about this study. This report is expected to be complete in the fall of 2024. At this time, no resources have been identified for the planning, design, or construction of the trail connection. This study will help the team in identifying grants and other funding sources going forward.