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 City of Fort Collins, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) staff have selected a project consultant team including specialists in intersection design, traffic analysis, multi-modal travel, streetscape design, and parking to begin detailed analysis and design of this important travel corridor within our community. We are pleased to report that the City has hired a team of professionals from PBS&J to assist staff with the process of transforming Jefferson Street into a vibrant and active corridor for businesses, residents, and tourists alike. 
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The "Preferred Alternative" for the improvements along Jefferson Street/SH14 and at the intersection of Jefferson/Mountain Avenue will be selected through the project evaluation process, incorporating input from all project stakeholders including these agencies and local residents and property/business owners.
The Downtown River District Streetscape Improvements Project, approved in 2008, will serve as the foundation for the study. Improvement(s) developed as part of this project will then advance to preliminary and final engineering.
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Stakeholders for this project include:
- Property/Business owners, residents, and general public
- Downtown Development Authority
- City Council and Boards and Commissions
- Colorado Department of Transportation
- Federal Highway Administration
- Downtown Business Association
- Special Interest Groups
- Colorado Motor Carriers Association
- Union Pacific Railroad
- UniverCity Connections
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Issues to be refined and analyzed through the project include, but are not limited to:
- Capacity to address existing and future traffic volumes and how to best define capacity.
- Safety for all modes of transportation.
- Air quality improvements.
- Mobility and accessibility for all modes of travel
- Accommodating all vehicle sizes, including trucks & recreational vehicles
- Attractive streetscape and visually appealing gateway features
- Access to local businesses
- Parking opportunities and impacts (on and off-street)
- Railroad operations
- Potential Right-of-Way Acquisition
- Cost of improvements
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 This summer, the Project Team will be refining the purpose and goals of the project to reflect current and future conditions. The purpose and goals will take into account the issues, challenges, and opportunities present in the Jefferson Street corridor. Informal property and business owner meetings will also be scheduled during this time.
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The Project Team would appreciate your feedback regarding project challenges, opportunities to make for a successful project, and the best ways for us to gather your input and involve you in the project. Please take the time to complete the project questionnaire by following the link below. Your responses will help us to further identify issues, opportunities and to develop improvements along Jefferson Street.
Click Here to Take Project Questionnaire
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