Prioritizing Safety on Alameda Ave
After a decade of being asked for safety improvements, and 6 years of planning with the West Washington Park Neighborhood, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has rolled back a project that would have brought life-saving improvements to Alameda Ave. This is a High Injury Network street (5% of roads that account for 50% of crashes in Denver) running through West Washington Park.
What Happened to the Original Design?
The Timeline
2014 - West Washington Park Neighborhood Association began asking the city to address the horrible crashes on Alameda, including crashes into homes and students being hit by drivers.
2014-2024 - After overwhelming positive feedback from West Wash Park over 4 years of outreach, a 4-to-3 lane safety improvement was finalized for construction in Summer 2025.
2025 - An opposing petition was created, but only 12% of signatures came from West Wash Park neighborhood.
Nov 2025 - After construction notice was delivered, and WITHOUT ANY PUBLIC PROCESS, the city drastically altered the design, abandoning many safety improvements neighbors had been asking for.
West Washington Park Neighborhood Assoc. (WWPNA) Petition to Prioritize Safety on Alameda Ave.
Learn More
President Jonathan Edwards’ remarks during City Council Open Comments (November 10, 2025)
WWPNA Letter to Amy Ford, DOTI Director, in support of the ORIGINAL 4 to 3 lane conversion (September 4, 2025)
Denverite Article - City changes Alameda road diet plans after backlash (including from an Anschutz)
City Cast Denver Podcast - Will Your Flight Get Canceled? Plus, No ‘Road Diet’ For Alameda and Green Chile Authenticity
DOTI Advisory Board Letter of Support for the ORIGINAL Plan (October 28, 2025)
Advisory Board question DOTI Executive Director Amy Ford about the last minute change (November 2025)
Learn how a 4 to 3 lane conversion improves safety, and creates efficiency.
Upcoming Events
WWPNA December General Membership & Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 2 from 6:30 - 8pm
The Future in Motion Community Town Hall Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 | 6:00pm at the Christ Church United Methodist
