• Welton Next Steps Project

    Public Survey

  • Welcome!

    Responde a esta encuesta en español.

    The Welton Next Steps Project builds on prior efforts to establish a clear, implementable vision for the future of Welton Street; while re-examining the feasibility of the planned transit connection between 30th/Downing and the commuter rail station at 38th/Blake via Downing Street. Everything you see here is draft and nothing has been decided. This questionnaire is one of the many ways the City is collecting community input.

    Since our last public meeting and community questionnaire (April 2026), the project team has been working with the Community Advisory Group (CAG) to advance the project on multiple fronts. What we have accomplished so far:

    • Established Corridor Vision and Goals using your input from the April 2026 questionnaire
    • Continued documentation and analysis of the Existing Conditions

    We are currently early in the process, at what we are calling ‘Screen 1’. Screen 1 is the first look at all the recommended street configuration options for both Welton and Downing streets. We keep the ones that could work and set the rest aside. Your feedback helps decide what moves forward.

    Before you dive into the questions below, we encourage you to view the slides from our latest public meeting on August 27, 2026 and frequently asked questions on the project webpage.

    This questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete, and will ask about: 

    • Prioritization of goals 
    • Existing conditions 
    • Welton Street configuration options 
    • Downing Street configuration options 
    • Transit mode options 
    • Demographic questions about you 

  • Project Goals

  • Earlier in the project, the community agreed on four goals for this corridor. All four will shape the final recommendation.

    Goal: Dependable public transit

    Public transit along the corridor is frequent, fast, and reliable, with high-quality infrastructure and service that connects the neighborhood direction to the A-Line and downtown.

    Goal: Safety for all

    The corridor’s transportation infrastructure provides comfort and safety for all modes and travel for all ages and abilities.

    Goal: Welcoming public realm

    The corridor has an inviting and flexible public realm that is designed to promote community gatherings, thriving local and legacy businesses, and honoring cultural heritage.

    Goal: Realistically implementable and maintainable

    Recommendations for the corridor have a clear pathway to achievement and can be phased to allow for gradual improvement over time.

  • How important is each to you? Please rank them 1 to 4, with 1 as your top priority.*
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  • Existing Conditions

  • Which transportation challenges do you experience most often on the Welton/Downing corridor? (select all that apply)*

  • Street Configurations and Your Thoughts

  • The team is evaluating different STREET CONFIGURATIONS, or ways to organize travel lanes, transit, and public/green spaces along both Welton and Downing. For example, one option could be moving transit from its current location on Welton into space now used for on-street parking, creating additional room for sidewalks, landscaping, and other community amenities.

    Because transit has significant influence on how the street functions, the configuration options are grouped by transit type. While each individual option has unique characteristics, the descriptions and diagrams below illustrate the basic elements of each category.

    Screenshot of the diagram legend

    Existing/Planned Rail Replacement

    The street remains as it is today, with only RTD’s planned/funded rail replacement, maintenance, access, and safety improvements to the existing light rail. This applies to Welton only.

    Illustrated diagram of the first configuration

    Side Transit

    Transit gets its own space on the side of the street (adjacent to the curb), with vehicle lanes in the center. Depending on the configuration, dedicated transit lanes may be provided on one or both sides of the street. This configuration could apply to Welton or Downing.

    Illustrated diagram of the second configuration

    Center Transit

    Transit gets its own space in the center of the street. Configurations may include one or two dedicated transit lanes. This configuration could apply to Welton or Downing.

    Illustrated diagram of the third configuration

    Transit in Mixed Traffic

    Transit operates within the same travel lanes as general traffic, similar to local bus routes. Transit vehicles travel alongside other vehicles rather than dedicated lanes. This configuration could apply to Welton or Downing.

    Illustrated diagram of the fourth configuration

    No Transit

    Transit is moved off the corridor to adjacent streets. So, no trains or buses on the corridor. This configuration could apply to Welton or Downing.

    Illustrated diagram of the fifth configuration

    Transit Only

    Configurations prioritize transit by dedicating the street to just transit, walking, and biking. General traffic (other than emergency and limited access/deliveries) would be removed. This configuration could apply to Welton or Downing.

    Illustrated diagram of the sixth configuration

  • Welton Configurations

  • How would you prioritize the available street space on Welton Street?*
  • The following street configurations on Welton are recommended to advance for more analysis. Which configurations do you like for Welton? (select all that apply) *
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  • We evaluated several additional options on Welton that are not recommended to move forward.

    • Existing/Planned Rail Replacement: The street remains as it is today, with only RTD’s planned/funded maintenance, access, and safety improvements to the existing light rail. This applies to Welton only.
    • Center Transit: Transit gets its own space in the center of the street. Configurations may include one or two dedicated transit lanes.
    • Transit Only: Configurations prioritize transit by dedicating the street to just transit, walking, and biking. General traffic (other than emergency and limited access/deliveries) would be removed.)
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  • Downing Configurations

  • How would you prioritize the available street space on Downing? 
  • The following street configurations on Downing are recommended to advance for more analysis. Which configurations do you like for Downing? (select all that apply)
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  • We evaluated several additional options on Downing that are not recommended to move forward.

    • Transit Only: Configurations prioritize transit by dedicating the street to just transit, walking, and biking. General traffic (other than emergency and limited access/deliveries) would be removed.
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  • Types of Transit (Modes) and Your Thoughts

  • A MODE is the type of transit vehicle - bus, light rail, streetcar, or autonomous shuttle. Any mode could fit with any configuration currently being considered. Based on modes historically discussed along Welton and Downing, the team is considering four:

    Light rail

    Light rail photo

    Like the existing RTD light rail train that operates along Welton today. 
    Example Image – Phoenix Light Rail 

    Streetcar in mixed traffic

    Streetcar photo

    A smaller scale train that may share space with regular traffic, so cars could drive on the tracks in front of and behind the train. 
    Example Image – Kansas City Streetcar 

    Bus

    Bus photo

    Bus options range from bus in mixed traffic to bus rapid transit (BRT) that operates in its own space, separated from vehicles (similar to light rail). 
    Example Image – Minneapolis BRT in Mixed Traffic 

    Autonomous shuttle

    Autonomous shuttle photo

    Self-driving electric vehicle moving small groups of passengers. 
    Example Image – Jacksonville Test Autonomous Urban Circulator 

  • Mode Recommendation

    Based on the evaluation, all modes are recommended to move forward for further analysis except the autonomous shuttle option. Autonomous shuttles have real potential, but they have not been used at this scale yet and do not fit with RTD's current network.

  • When choosing a transit mode, what is most important to you? (select your top three) *

  • Tell Us About Yourself

    The following optional questions help us understand who we’re hearing from so that we can work to make sure the survey reaches a wide audience of people who are affected by changes to the streets.
  • What is your race and/or ethnicity? You may report more than one group.
  • What is your gender?
  • How old are you?
  • In what range is your yearly household income?
  • What neighborhood do you live in?

  • Not sure? View this neighborhoods map.

  • Which of these describe your connection to Welton Street or Downing Street? Choose your top three.
  • How do you most often get around on Welton or Downing? Choose your top three.
  • How often are you on the corridor?
  • Is a personal vehicle available to you for most trips?

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