DRCOG staff formed the corridor planning program to advance planning for projects and priorities outlined in the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan with the goal of project implementation. As part of the program, DRCOG will fund and lead planning studies to advance infrastructure investment priorities along regional arterial corridors identified in the plan.
Pilot corridor planning program
DRCOG staff launched the corridor program as a pilot in fiscal year 2022-2023. Alameda Avenue and South Boulder Road were selected as the program's first two corridors.
2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program Corridor Planning program set-aside
Funding for the corridor planning program is included in a new set-aside budget in the 2024–2027 Transportation Improvement Program. An estimated $3 million will be available for the full four-year set-aside program with $1.5 million expected to be spent during each two-year cycle. Details about the set-aside program are also included in the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program set-aside polices.
2026-2027 Call for Letters of Interest
DRCOG is conducting a call for letters of interest for the Corridor Planning program for 2026-2027. DRCOG, in close partnership with the nominating jurisdiction(s) and other key stakeholders, will fund and lead the projects and studies. An anticipated $1.5 million is available for fiscal years 2026-2027. The letter of interest form will open Monday, April 28, 2025, and must be submitted through the online form by 11:59 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2025. In addition to submitting a letter of interest, interested agencies must schedule a short call with DRCOG staff before Friday, June 13, and submit a letter of support from their mayor, town or county manager or executive director.
Full details about the call for letter of interest including eligibility information, evaluation criteria and the list of questions included in the letter of interest form can be found below:
A list of all eligible corridors in the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan can be found below:
2024-2025 projects
DRCOG conducted a selection process in summer 2023 to identify projects for the first two years of funding, 2024-2025.
DRCOG Board of Directors in October 2023 approved the following projects:
- East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Extension Alternatives Analysis: DRCOG will study alternatives to extend the bus rapid transit on Colfax Avenue from I-225 to E-470.
- Sheridan Corridor Safety Study: DRCOG will develop a safety focused corridor plan to address serious and fatal crashes along Sheridan Boulevard between I-76 and US-285.
Regional corridor studies web map
DRCOG staff developed a web map to track ongoing planning efforts for the regional roadway system. Regional partners, including local and county jurisdictions, will lead the studies. The map is intended to help regional partners, local jurisdictions, DRCOG staff and the public understand what planning work is occurring regionally and how to find more information on studies in the area.
The regional corridor planning web map shows the range of planning studies underway across the region, including bicycle and pedestrian studies, transit studies, corridor studies and environmental studies (National Environmental Policy Act and Planning and Environmental linkages). The web map's primary focus is corridor studies on the Regional Roadway System – transit service, arterial roads, state highways and the federal highway system. The web maps also share key information related to each study's status, whether it's funded through the Transportation Improvement Program, and links to study websites for additional information.
DRCOG staff will regularly update the regional corridor planning web map. Contact DRCOG for updates related to transportation studies not reflected on the map.
Contact
Nora Kern
Subarea and project planning program manager