CDOT releases draft Statewide Active Transportation Plan for public review

Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to make it easier and more convenient to walk, bike and roll throughout Colorado — but CDOT needs your input to do that.

“Active transportation” is any human-scale and typically human-powered mode of transportation, such as walking, running, bicycling, roller blading or using an electric bicycle, kick scooter or electric scooter, skateboard, wheelchair or other personal assistive mobility device. Over the past year, CDOT has worked with the public and community stakeholders on the Statewide Active Transportation Plan, setting the stage for enhancing active transportation across the state and a safer, more connected and more inclusive transportation system. A draft of the Statewide Active Transportation Plan is now complete and available for public review and comments from June 12 to July 18, 2025.

CDOT kicked off the plan update in the spring of 2024. This plan builds on the foundation of the 2012 Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Colorado’s first-ever active transportation plan that provided a foundation for bicycle and pedestrian project implementation. This new plan acknowledges over a decade of progress in Colorado and the need for continued investment in human-scale and typically human-powered modes of transportation.

“The vision of the Statewide Active Transportation Plan is that Colorado’s active transportation network is safe, well-connected, comprehensive and convenient — our bikeways, sidewalks and trails get people where they want to go,” said Darius Pakbaz, director of the Division of Transportation Development. “This plan can help improve transportation sustainability, reduce car dependency and mitigate traffic congestion. Enhancing our active transportation network can enhance quality of life for all Coloradans.”

The plan was shaped by a robust public and stakeholder engagement process, including a statewide survey on active transportation needs and barriers. Collaboration with a Community Advisory Committee consisted of representatives from local governments, regional planning organizations, partner government agencies and bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups.

Once finalized, this plan will guide CDOT and its partners in prioritizing projects, shaping policy and coordinating efforts to make active transportation a viable and attractive option for all Coloradans.

To review the draft plan and submit comments during the June 12 to July 18 comment period, visit: codot.gov/programs/bikeped/building-a-bike-ped-friendly-community/Bike_Ped_Plan.

For additional information or questions, contact:
Annelies van Vonno
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator
Colorado Department of Transportation
[email protected]