U.S. 36 Projects
Multi-Modal Projects
Creating a More Connected Future. For a summary of current U.S. 36 projects, including major development projects, see the 2012 U.S. 36 Project Timeline.
U.S. 36 Express Lanes/Bus Rapid Transit Project
September 1, 2011 – Officials from the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) signed the $54 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan that will allow the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to move forward with adding express lanes and other improvements to the US 36 corridor. The combined project funding yields approximately $310 million for U.S. 36 transportation improvements to build the U.S. 36 Bikeway, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, and a new managed lane in each direction from Pecos Boulevard to Interlocken Loop.
Project Funding
| Fund Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bridge Enterprise | $46 M |
| CDOT Federal and State Grants | $38 M |
| RTD Sales Tax Revenue | $120 M |
| DRCOG Federal Funds | $44 M |
| TIGER Grant | $10 M |
| TIFIA Loan | $52.9 M |
| Total | $310.9 M |
Project Timeline
| Action | Date | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Letter of Interest to Bidders | March 2011 | X |
| Issue Request for Proposal | September 2011 | X |
| Proposal Due | February 2012 | |
| Construction to Begin | Spring 2012 | |
| Construction Complete | Mid-2015 |
Learn more about current U.S. 36 funding opportunities:
U.S. 36 Project Fact Sheet
TIGER Grant Application
RTD FasTracks
The RTD FasTracks project is the nation’s largest transit expansion project. It is a voter-approved comprehensive plan to build and operate high-speed rail lines and expand and improve bus service and park-n-Rides throughout the region. FasTracks includes:
- 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail
- 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service
- 57 new transit stations
- 21,213 additional parking spaces at transit park-n-Rides
- Enhanced bus service and FastConnects throughout the region
RTD FasTracks Northwest Rail
The Northwest Rail corridor is a 41-mile stretch of high-speed commuter rail from Denver Union Station to Longmont, passing through North Denver, Adams County, Westminster, Broomfield, Louisville and Boulder. Northwest Rail will provide reliable transit service to the U.S. 36 area while improving travel times and enhancing access to jobs, recreation and entertainment.
2011 Northwest Rail Fact Sheet
Northwest Rail Costs 2011 Fact Sheet
U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
The U.S. 36 Final Environmental Impact Statement included 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between Downtown Denver and Boulder. U.S. 36 BRT is a joint partnership between the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The RTD FasTracks program includes two phases of BRT implementation:
Phase 1: $23.5 million for improvements such as adding bus slip ramps and access improvements to Park-n-Rides U.S. 36 & McCaslin Boulevard, U.S. 36 & Church Ranch Boulevard, U.S. 36 & Broomfield and U.S. 36 & Table Mesa.
Phase 2: $219 million representing a proportionate share of the transit component of U.S. 36 highway improvements. The U.S. 36 EIS calls for adding BRT elements such as shared used in the U.S. 36 HOV/HOT lanes to serve as the fixed guideway, unique vehicles, high frequency service, pre-paid fare collection via kiosks, Variable Message Signs (VMS) to inform riders when the next bus is arriving that is real-time, station design, and creating a BRT service identity.
2011 U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit Fact Sheet
(View BRT video in sidebar.)
