DOTI Requests Public Input in Development of Sidewalk Plan

DOTI Requests Public Input in Development of Sidewalk Plan

Published on January 14, 2026

DENVER -

Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is kicking off development of its first Sidewalk Implementation Plan (SIP), providing opportunities for residents to weigh in as it embarks upon a historic effort to build a long-term roadmap for repairing damaged sidewalks, widening deficient sidewalks, and building new sidewalks.

Development of a SIP was required in the sidewalk ordinance passed by Denver voters in 2022. The purpose of the SIP is to detail the City's path forward for building and upgrading sidewalks across the city in both the short term and long term. The SIP will create a prioritization framework for delivering sidewalks, and develop work plans for sidewalk construction, reconstruction, and repair across the city with a more detailed focus on what will be constructed in the next six (6) years.

Public Survey Open NowDenver residents are asked to participate in the first step of development of the SIP by reviewing a State of the System report and learning about the many factors Denver is considering as it develops a plan of action to transform the state of Denver's sidewalks today into a safer and fully complete network. Residents can find the State of the System report at www.denvergov.org/SOTS and fill out a brief survey that will be open through mid-March.

Coming up: Telephone Town Hall and Zoom WebinarIn addition to taking the survey, DOTI invites the public to join a telephone town hall to learn more about the program and the Sidewalk Implementation Plan.

Day: Wednesday, February 4

Time: 6-7 p.m.

JOIN: Dial 855-756-7520; Ext.128993#

Following the telephone town hall, DOTI invites the public to join a Zoom Webinar for a deeper dive into the Sidewalk Implementation Plan and State of the System Report and learn more about our current sidewalk network.

Day: Wednesday, February 11

Time: 6-7 p.m.

JOIN: bit.ly/SIPZoomWebinar

Informational Popup EventsVisit our website at www.denvergov.org/SIP to see where our project team will be hosting tabling events between January and March to inform the public about the SIP and provide in-person opportunities for residents to offer feedback.

About Denver's Sidewalk Program

Sidewalks are basic infrastructure for people, crucial in creating and maintaining an equitable and vibrant city. Sidewalks connect all residents to schools, businesses and parks, and guarantee that everyone, including adults, children and people with disabilities, has the independence to move about the city freely and safely.

With a service charge approved by voters, Denver is creating a comprehensive program to repair damaged sidewalks, widen sidewalks that are deficient, and build new sidewalks where they're missing. The charge for sidewalks was included on people's bi-annual stormwater bills starting in 2025. Once fully built out, Denver's sidewalk network will be approximately 3,458 miles - about the distance from Denver to New York City and back again.

If you have questions or comments about the Sidewalk Program or Sidewalk Implementation Plan, please email [email protected] or leave a voicemail on our project hotline at 720-337-6380.

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