Community-Based Transportation Planning program
The Community-Based Transportation Planning Program is a Denver Regional Council of Governments-led technical assistance program intended to support member jurisdictions in addressing mobility challenges for historically marginalized communities in the region.
Through this program, DRCOG staff lead studies or planning efforts, in close partnership with local governments and community organizations, that identify the specific mobility needs of historically marginalized communities, develop community-informed solutions and map out a path to fund and implement recommendations.
Program goals
- Expand access to opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.
- Support member governments in their efforts to improve mobility within their communities.
- Support livable communities by recommending improvements for transportation infrastructure and services.
- Center voices of the community in transportation planning.
- Develop innovative engagement methods to center hard to reach voices, including partnering with respected community-based organizations.
2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Community-Based Transportation Planning Program set-aside
Funding for the Community-Based Transportation Planning Program is included in a new set-aside budget in the 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program. An estimated $2.5 million will be available for the entire four-year set-aside. There is no local match required. Details about the set-aside program are also included in the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program set-aside policies.
2026 Selected projects
DRCOG conducted two calls for projects for the 2024-2027 Set Aside. The next call for projects is anticipated in fall 2026.
The selected projects are:
6th Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Study, City of Lakewood.
Northglenn First/Last Mile Community Mobility Access Plan, City of Northglenn.
Sherrelwood Transportation Vision, Adams County.
Procurement for the 2026 projects is anticipated to start in spring 2026.
2024 Selected projects
Montbello Loop and 303 Artway Implementation Plan.
- Brighton Core City Circulation Plan.
- 92nd Avenue Corridor Study, from Federal to Pecos.
- Pecos Corridor Study, from 62nd to 84th.
- Commerce City Microtransit Study.
Pilot Community-Based Transportation Planning Program
In 2022, DRCOG staff launched a pilot version of this program and selected two projects. You can learn more about each project on the project websites:
Contact
Subarea and project planning program manager