Hi Everyone! This is Bill Spriggs and I have found several news articles, links and blogs that I wanted to share along THE BACK FENCE & beyond in the Weekly Edition, January 31, 2013.   

West Corridor, Denver & Region

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Weekly Film (when available)

by DenversAirport, Jan 24 2013
See a time-lapse animation projecting construction of projects within the South Terminal Redevelopment Program. The program is made up of three independent yet physically integrated projects, which include the design and construction of a hotel and conference center, a public transit center, and a public plaza.

[Note to video: no sound, but worth a peek as the animation builds the DIA hotel].

South Terminal Redevelopment Program: Hotel Build Animation

Things you need to know along the West Corridor

The City of Lakewood, Colorado  is Now Accepting Applications From Neighborhoods Interested in Joining the Sustainable Neighborhood Program 

 

 

Learn more at the Community Open House on February 12, 2013

 

 

Lakewood Colorado's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program gives residents the opportunity to become active partners in making Lakewood a vibrant and sustainable community. Neighborhoods participating in this unique certification program use guidance from City staff to organize workshops, projects and events that enhance the livability of their neighborhood and reduce residents' ecological footprint. Participating neighborhoods earn program credits for their efforts and, depending on the number of credits earned in a given year, they may receive City designation as a "Participating Sustainable Neighborhood" or an "Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood" from the City.

 

Program participation can enhance the environmental and social strength of a neighborhood while demonstrating commitment to sustainability in Lakewood. In addition, the participation benefits may include recognition from City Council, neighborhood signage, education and an increased sense of community.

 

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RTD's FasTracks Freddy is ready to Par-Tee for the W Rail Line's Opening Day Click on his logo to learn more!!!

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>From RTD's Online Newsletter Sent on Jan 16, 2013:

 

West Rail Line Bicycle Lockers  

 

The West Rail Line is set to open April 26, 2013 and bicycle lockers will be available for lease at the following new stations: Decatur-Federal, Sheridan, Lakewood-Wadsworth, Oak, and Jeffco-Golden. You can put your name on the waiting list for a locker at one of these locations by calling the Civic Center Station customer service desk at 303-299-2288. Lockers are currently available with no waiting at the existing Federal Center Station. Bicycle lockers cost $30 for a six-month renewable lease with a one-time padlock fee of $20. An RTD-issued padlock must be used on these bike lockers. First time renters will need to turn in a lease agreement in person at the Boulder Transit Center, Civic Center Station, or Market Street Station.  Lease agreements are available at each of these customer service locations.

 

 

Below: The following was broadcast from the City of Lakewood Colorado's Friday Report, January 11, 2013

 

Lakewood Colorado Council Member Tom Quinn appointed to The National League of Cities 2013 Transportation Infrastructure & Services Steering Committee. 

 

This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving transportation including planning, funding, safety and security of public transit, streets and highways, aviation, railroads and ports. "The condition of our streets, highways and public transportation systems are critically important to every community," Quinn said. "I see the work of this committee as essential to ensuring that the maintenance and restoration of our transportation system is a top priority for the country."
[Editor's Note to above: I hope the Councilor understands that by "streets," an inclusive community such as Lakewood Colorado  also intends to put in sidewalks."]

 

 

[Note to below: I'm enclosing the full text of one section from a Friday Report from the City of Lakewood because it involves an important built environment connectivity change along the West Corridor adjacent to the West Rail Line.]  

Preparing for a roundabout 

The City received funding, including a $1 million grant from the state, to build a roundabout at the intersection of Lamar Street and West 14th Avenue and to add a section of sidewalk and bicycle lanes. The work will improve safety at the intersection and provide better access for pedestrians and bicyclists to the upcoming Lamar Station for the West Rail Line. This intersection has an unusually high rate of accidents, and they are some of the most dangerous kind, which are collisions at a right angle. The roundabout will eliminate these kinds of accidents and slow vehicles in the intersection. Properly designing the improvements to match the surrounding area will require collecting land survey information along 14th for 400 feet east and west of Lamar and along Lamar for 400 feet north of 14th to south of West 13th Avenue. The City needs residents' help by allowing surveyors to collect information on their property. Residents with concerns can contact Ken Nyhoff, Lakewood's engineer for the project, at (303) 987-7939/kennyh@lakewood.org

Added Information. See the short video below

How to use a roundabout

Michagan DOT Aug 10 2011  

How to use a roundabout

Denver Union Station
Construction Cam

Wish You Could Find an Apartment/Condo near a Light Rail Station?  As part of TBF's continuing efforts to bring TOD's to the West Corridor & elsewhere, this link from Walk Score.com will now be a permanent feature.  Thanks.   

Commercial Real Estate Assemblages, Land or Buildings Available on The West Corridor 

Please note: TBF does not

own or sell any real property.
Prices displayed may not be correct.  

>4917 West 11th Ave Assemblage [sold]   

Sold, See Press Release 

>10th Avenue Light Rail Assemblage 

>1010 Sheridan Blvd TOD Site
>5310 West 10th Ave TOD opportunity  

>13th Ave & Newland, Ideal TOD property 

>5830 West Colfax Ave
>1025 Ammons Complex
>6990 West Colfax Ave Pad Site 

THE BACK FENCE supports a corridor wide, regional vision, with individual nodes of unique "places" within that corridor. We hope that the listing of commercial properties available will help to speed this vision to fruition sooner. Learn more about this vision below from the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.

West Corridor Vision 

Residential Real Estate Agents
who get the "big picture" of
transit-oriented living of 

walkable, sustainable
neighborhoods.

JIM SMITH REALTOR, GOLDEN   

Things You Need to Know Around the Region       

The Transit Alliance Citizens' Academy is now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2013 Class!

SPRING APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 by 5:00 PM  

Please note that the Academy application process is competitive as they only have 50 slots available and usually have 100 applicants or more. Please be sure to answer all questions thoughtfully and thoroughly as the selection committee selects participants primarily upon application responses. The Spring 2013 Citizens' Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings for seven weeks beginning on March 6th and ending on April 17th. Classes will be held at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM each week.