7th Street Active Transportation Corridor Study

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Community members and stakeholders have been engaged to review the concept visuals. From their feedback, city staff are reviewing the sections along the corridor for modifications based on this feedback. Staff will continue to review feedback from community members to compile information for City Council to review in Feb. 2025 during a workshop session.



A graphic showing the four preferred alternatives along 7th Street. The four alternatives are: a raised protected bike lane in the northern most section, a raised trail in the Patterson Rd. to North Ave. section, a striped bike lane in the North Ave. to Ute Ave. section, and a raised trail in the southern most section.

The City of Grand Junction conducted a feasibility study to determine the best options for establishing and improving low-stress active transportation facilities along 7th Street, between the Riverfront Trail and Horizon Drive. This will offer a practical connection to the planned shared-use paths along 26 ½ Road (Horizon Drive to Summer Hill Way) and Horizon Drive (existing between 26 ½ Road and G Rd). Community outreach on the project included sending a press release to local media, creating and posting a Newsflash to the City website, and posting a link to the study on social media. Additional feedback was welcomed on a short online survey on EngageGJ.org which included an area for comments all of which closed on Wed., July 31, 2024.

A steering committee was also created including members of the community with a specific interest in travel along 7th Street and to help guide the study goals in relation to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan as well as recommend facilities, identify high-risk locations, review information received during the public outreach, and other tasks. The steering committee worked with the project team including the consultant, KLJ Engineering, and be supported by city staff with technical expertise in transportation, planning, emergency response, and urban forestry. Community members were also able to provide their feedback until July 31, on EngageGJ.org or by visiting pop-up booths during community events such as Market on Main.

7th Street Active Transportation Corridor

7th Street is a significant corridor for north and south travel for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and personal vehicle traffic. This corridor provides access to Downtown Grand Junction, North Avenue, Colorado Mesa University, Tope Elementary, Grand Junction High School, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, several healthcare offices, clinics, businesses, Eureka Science Center, and the Art Center. With substantial dining and retail shopping within three blocks of 7th Street along North Avenue and three schools, this is a busy pedestrian area during school months. Grand Valley Transit utilizes the 7th Street corridor, providing bus service along routes three and seven. As one of the few corridors that allows the crossing of railroad tracks adjacent to downtown, 7th Street is the most popular corridor for accessing recreation and entertainment along the Riverfront Trail at Las Colonias.

Through the One Grand Junction Comprehensive Plan and Grand Junction Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, the City of Grand Junction has identified the need to continue to develop a safe, balanced, and well-connected transportation system that enhances mobility of all travel modes along with the importance of installing low-stress, high comfort bike facilities along the active transportation corridors.

About the Steering Committee

The Steering Committee included representatives from the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Mesa University, Downtown Development Authority, Grand Junction Historic Preservation Board, Urban Trails Committee, Grand Valley Regional Transportation Planning Office & Grand Valley Transit, One Riverfront Commission, District 51, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, The Art Center of Western Colorado, City of Grand Junction, business/property owners along the corridor, community members, and KLJ Engineering.




Community members and stakeholders have been engaged to review the concept visuals. From their feedback, city staff are reviewing the sections along the corridor for modifications based on this feedback. Staff will continue to review feedback from community members to compile information for City Council to review in Feb. 2025 during a workshop session.



A graphic showing the four preferred alternatives along 7th Street. The four alternatives are: a raised protected bike lane in the northern most section, a raised trail in the Patterson Rd. to North Ave. section, a striped bike lane in the North Ave. to Ute Ave. section, and a raised trail in the southern most section.

The City of Grand Junction conducted a feasibility study to determine the best options for establishing and improving low-stress active transportation facilities along 7th Street, between the Riverfront Trail and Horizon Drive. This will offer a practical connection to the planned shared-use paths along 26 ½ Road (Horizon Drive to Summer Hill Way) and Horizon Drive (existing between 26 ½ Road and G Rd). Community outreach on the project included sending a press release to local media, creating and posting a Newsflash to the City website, and posting a link to the study on social media. Additional feedback was welcomed on a short online survey on EngageGJ.org which included an area for comments all of which closed on Wed., July 31, 2024.

A steering committee was also created including members of the community with a specific interest in travel along 7th Street and to help guide the study goals in relation to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan as well as recommend facilities, identify high-risk locations, review information received during the public outreach, and other tasks. The steering committee worked with the project team including the consultant, KLJ Engineering, and be supported by city staff with technical expertise in transportation, planning, emergency response, and urban forestry. Community members were also able to provide their feedback until July 31, on EngageGJ.org or by visiting pop-up booths during community events such as Market on Main.

7th Street Active Transportation Corridor

7th Street is a significant corridor for north and south travel for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and personal vehicle traffic. This corridor provides access to Downtown Grand Junction, North Avenue, Colorado Mesa University, Tope Elementary, Grand Junction High School, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, several healthcare offices, clinics, businesses, Eureka Science Center, and the Art Center. With substantial dining and retail shopping within three blocks of 7th Street along North Avenue and three schools, this is a busy pedestrian area during school months. Grand Valley Transit utilizes the 7th Street corridor, providing bus service along routes three and seven. As one of the few corridors that allows the crossing of railroad tracks adjacent to downtown, 7th Street is the most popular corridor for accessing recreation and entertainment along the Riverfront Trail at Las Colonias.

Through the One Grand Junction Comprehensive Plan and Grand Junction Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, the City of Grand Junction has identified the need to continue to develop a safe, balanced, and well-connected transportation system that enhances mobility of all travel modes along with the importance of installing low-stress, high comfort bike facilities along the active transportation corridors.

About the Steering Committee

The Steering Committee included representatives from the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Mesa University, Downtown Development Authority, Grand Junction Historic Preservation Board, Urban Trails Committee, Grand Valley Regional Transportation Planning Office & Grand Valley Transit, One Riverfront Commission, District 51, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, The Art Center of Western Colorado, City of Grand Junction, business/property owners along the corridor, community members, and KLJ Engineering.




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  • Share Are there more images/text available about why the proposals are the way they are? You mention a study, is that available or are you referring to the Ped & Bike plan? on Facebook Share Are there more images/text available about why the proposals are the way they are? You mention a study, is that available or are you referring to the Ped & Bike plan? on Twitter Share Are there more images/text available about why the proposals are the way they are? You mention a study, is that available or are you referring to the Ped & Bike plan? on Linkedin Email Are there more images/text available about why the proposals are the way they are? You mention a study, is that available or are you referring to the Ped & Bike plan? link

    Are there more images/text available about why the proposals are the way they are? You mention a study, is that available or are you referring to the Ped & Bike plan?

    BPGJ asked 17 days ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the 7th Street Active Transportation Corridor study. The priority to review the 7th Street Corridor stems from the Pedestrian and Bike Plan (which is linked in the documents). In addition, consultants review the concepts in the Sept. 16 workshop (which is available for review on gjcity.org under the agendas section). 

  • Share We own a building at 424 S 7th. We received notification of the meeting yesterday so could not make it. I can’t figure out how this will affect the use of our building. Does it eliminate our parking? What else will be impacted? on Facebook Share We own a building at 424 S 7th. We received notification of the meeting yesterday so could not make it. I can’t figure out how this will affect the use of our building. Does it eliminate our parking? What else will be impacted? on Twitter Share We own a building at 424 S 7th. We received notification of the meeting yesterday so could not make it. I can’t figure out how this will affect the use of our building. Does it eliminate our parking? What else will be impacted? on Linkedin Email We own a building at 424 S 7th. We received notification of the meeting yesterday so could not make it. I can’t figure out how this will affect the use of our building. Does it eliminate our parking? What else will be impacted? link

    We own a building at 424 S 7th. We received notification of the meeting yesterday so could not make it. I can’t figure out how this will affect the use of our building. Does it eliminate our parking? What else will be impacted?

    Barbara Theisen asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the 7th Street Active Transportation Corridor study. No impact to on-site parking is considered with these concepts. Public on-street diagonal parking is envisioned to be reoriented to parallel to minimize conflicts with users of the cycle facilities. That said, where space allows, cycle facilities could instead be reoriented to be on the outside (curbside) of diagonal parking stalls.

  • Share Why would you want to restrict traffic flow and build a bike path along one of the busiest corridors in the city? Especially through the hospital area? It makes no sense. on Facebook Share Why would you want to restrict traffic flow and build a bike path along one of the busiest corridors in the city? Especially through the hospital area? It makes no sense. on Twitter Share Why would you want to restrict traffic flow and build a bike path along one of the busiest corridors in the city? Especially through the hospital area? It makes no sense. on Linkedin Email Why would you want to restrict traffic flow and build a bike path along one of the busiest corridors in the city? Especially through the hospital area? It makes no sense. link

    Why would you want to restrict traffic flow and build a bike path along one of the busiest corridors in the city? Especially through the hospital area? It makes no sense.

    Plugger asked 19 days ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the 7th Street Active Transportation Corridor study. The consultants reviewed each section of the corridor and provided a concept visual, which currently and will continue to serve the traffic counts along each section of the corridor. The study reviews the possibility of allowing for safe and accessible non-vehicular traveling along this corridor. 

  • Share Is this really up for public input or is this plan just going to get steamrolled regardless of what the community wants? I was at the meeting last night and it seemed obvious that you didn't care to hear what the public has to say about this very bad idea. on Facebook Share Is this really up for public input or is this plan just going to get steamrolled regardless of what the community wants? I was at the meeting last night and it seemed obvious that you didn't care to hear what the public has to say about this very bad idea. on Twitter Share Is this really up for public input or is this plan just going to get steamrolled regardless of what the community wants? I was at the meeting last night and it seemed obvious that you didn't care to hear what the public has to say about this very bad idea. on Linkedin Email Is this really up for public input or is this plan just going to get steamrolled regardless of what the community wants? I was at the meeting last night and it seemed obvious that you didn't care to hear what the public has to say about this very bad idea. link

    Is this really up for public input or is this plan just going to get steamrolled regardless of what the community wants? I was at the meeting last night and it seemed obvious that you didn't care to hear what the public has to say about this very bad idea.

    jbm127 asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the 7th Street Active Transportation Corridor study. Community feedback is vital for the study. Input on the concept visuals will provide city staff with information about the use of each section of the corridor from a variety of travel modes. 

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