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PRI ORI TI ZE C HO I C E O F M O BI L IT Y
Denver South has developed in the age of the
ubiquitous automobile. Single-occupant vehicles
dominate mobility. To achieve broader choice in
mobility this framework prioritizes other modes of
travel. Adopting approaches that facilitate nonautomobile travel serves to better interconnect our
communities. That, in turn, would help Denver
South to remain one of the most attractive regions
for business investment in the country.
Todays mobility landscape is changing rapidly,
and the movement of both people and goods
remains a dynamic industry. Trends like mobility
as a service and shared, autonomous, connected,
and electric vehicles are all presently changing the
ways we move. Safe communities must support
safe streets. Accommodating multi-modal choices
that enable pedestrians and cyclists of all ages to
feel comfortable will increase the use of commercial
spaces in the public realm.
We recommend that Denver South partners
embrace guidelines that support Vision Zero goals of
eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries while
increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
MOB I LITY P O L I C Y
REC OM M ENDATI O NS I NC LU D E:
• Measuring policy impacts with metrics that
prove quality of experience. Examples include:
pedestrian and cycling counts, appropriate
vehicle speeds, mode share, commute times,
modal options available and utilized, safety, etc.
• Rethinking parking requirements; consider
maximums instead of minimums.
• Prioritizing the pedestrian. Roads around the
public realm should provide safe and inspiring
environments for people, not just cars.
• Addressing the primary issue we are trying
to “fix” with pedestrian bridges and gradeseparated bike lanes: creating safe streets for all
users. Make that the filter for mobility decisions.
P R IO R IT IZ E F IR S T / LA S T
M ILE S O LUT IO N S
Modes that prioritize the beginning and end
of commuter travel are essential to solving the
traffic congestion challenge. New technologies
are creating opportunities to remove barriers to
non-vehicular travel, and Denver South has already
begun to establish itself as an adopter of new
mobility options.
Denver South has introduced shared-bike
systems and piloted various shuttles and
ride-sharing services to promote new
mobility options.
Building a consistent, coherent regional
service supports the vision of crossjurisdictional connectivity and identity
throughout Denver South.
IN CE N T IV IZ E LE S S CO N G E S T IO N
Though challenging, shifting demand is a way
current roadway capacity can be better used.
Policy tools and incentive programs can be
implemented to encourage off-peak commuting.
Increasing affordable housing opportunities
within walking distance to light rail stations
increases workforce populations without
necessarily adding to peak burdens.
The Lone Tree Link on Demand
is one First/Last Mile solution
that has shown great promise
in Denver South. Logically, we
need to harness the knowledge
gained from successful projects,
continue to build on successes,
and scale advantages throughout
the corridor to common benefit.
• Continuing exploring public-private partnerships.
• Right-sized vehicles for shared transit trips.
• Connecting existing and new residential to local
businesses, retail, restaurants, and breweries via
bike and pedestrian trails.
• Improving efficiency of ride-sharing services
by utilizing code enforcement to require central
drop-off and pick-up at high-usage locations.
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