Sidewalk Implementation Plan

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The City and County of Denver is currently developing the first Sidewalk Implementation Plan that will be our roadmap for repairing hazardous sidewalks, widening deficient sidewalks, and building missing sidewalks. The Sidewalk Implementation Plan will answer the questions of where, when, and how the sidewalk program will build a complete sidewalk network for all Denverites.
Why do sidewalks matter?

We are all pedestrians who use sidewalks in our daily lives. Sidewalks are basic infrastructure for people walking and rolling and are crucial in creating and maintaining an equitable and vibrant city. They guarantee that everyone, including adults, children, and people with disabilities, has the independence to move about the city freely and safely.
What will this plan include?

The Sidewalk Implementation Plan will detail the path forward for building and upgrading sidewalks across the city in both the short term and the long term. The purpose of the plan is to:

  • Create a prioritization framework for delivering sidewalks in a way that meets the City’s and the public’s transportation goals.
  • Create work plans for sidewalk construction, reconstruction, and repair across the city with a more detailed focus on what will be constructed in the next 6 years.
  • Establish a long-term road map for a successful program that delivers new and improved sidewalks to Denver into the future.
What’s next? 

The Sidewalk Implementation Plan is kicking off now, with three main phases of development through the end of 2026: documenting the state of Denver’s sidewalk network today, developing an understanding of the work and resources needed to reach network build-out, and determining the path of action that connects where we are today and a fully completed sidewalk network in Denver.  
How do I get involved?
To stay informed as the project evolves, sign up for project updates here.
Sign up for updates
You can also follow project updates on the city’s website.
Keep an eye out for the first phase of engagement in 2026
  • State of the System Report and survey – coming January 2026
  • Telephone Town Hall – coming February 2026
  • Various Pop-up Events – coming January-February 2026

Contact Us 

If you have questions or comments about the Sidewalk Implementation Plan, please send them to sidewalks@denvergov.org or leave a voicemail on our project hotline at 720-337-6380.