Boulder County Releases Transportation Master Plan Report on Progress

Key Points

• The report summarizes progress made implementing the 2020 Transportation Master Plan.
• Highlights accomplishments across five transportation strategies and seven performance metrics, and evaluates key performance measures and priorities for future investment.
• Supports the Board of County Commissioners' strategic priorities for climate action, accessibility, and economic resilience.

Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County has released its Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Report on Progress, documenting the county's accomplishments since the adoption of the 2020 Transportation Master Plan and outlining priorities for continued investment in a safe, sustainable, and accessible multimodal transportation system.

The report evaluates implementation of the plan during a period marked by changing travel patterns, housing affordability challenges, economic pressures, and rising construction costs. Despite these challenges, the county has continued advancing transportation projects and programs that improve safety, expand travel choices, strengthen regional connections, and increase equitable access to transportation.

The report also demonstrates how the Transportation Master Plan continues to align with the Board of County Commissioners' strategic priorities for climate action, economic security, and good governance.

The report highlights progress in each of the Transportation Master Plan's five strategies and seven performance metrics and includes recommendations for next steps:

• Cap Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per Capita – Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita remains on track toward the county's goal, with 2023 levels approximately 13% below the 2005 baseline. While changes in remote work have helped reduce driving, future travel patterns will continue to evolve.
• Increase Transit Ridership – Transit ridership continues to recover from significant pandemic-related declines but remains below pre-2020 levels. As travel patterns continue to shift, Boulder County is developing the Linking Boulder County strategic transit plan to strengthen transit governance, improve service coordination, and support long-term ridership growth.
• Eliminate Serious Injury and Fatal Traffic Crashes – Following a temporary decline during the pandemic, crashes increased as travel resumed. Adoption of the county's Vision Zero Action Plan in 2025 establishes a roadmap for achieving zero serious injuries and fatalities by 2035 through targeted safety investments and roadway improvements.
• Maintain County Roads – the county continues to maintain its most heavily traveled roads, but pavement conditions on local and subdivision roads remain a challenge due to limited funding. Maintaining roadway conditions over the long term will require increased and more stable investment to address resurfacing and rehabilitation needs.
• Maintain County Bridges – The county's bridge network remains in generally good condition, with nearly all major structures rated in fair or good condition. Ongoing inspections and targeted investments will focus on repairing the single structure in poor condition while extending the service life of other bridges.
• Complete the Bike Vision Network – Steady progress continues toward completing the regional Bike Vision Network, with the planned network advancing into planning, design, and/or construction. Major projects such as the CO 119 Bikeway, North Foothills Bikeway, and the Boulder to Erie Regional Trail (BERT) will continue expanding safe, low-stress bicycle connections throughout the county. Additional funding is needed to achieve the full Bike Vision Network.
• Affordable Living – Boulder County has met its goal of providing affordable transit access for housing authority residents and voucher holders through expanded EcoPass programs and discounted fare initiatives. Future efforts will focus on expanding these programs and increasing awareness so more residents can take advantage of affordable transportation options.

Learn More or Contact Staff

Read the Transportation Master Plan Report on Progress Executive Summary or full report.

For more information, contact Stacey Proctor, Transportation Strategic Planning & Projects Manager, at sproctor@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-1107.

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