Laurel Street Concept Planning

The City is planning safety improvements for Laurel Street from Shields Street to College Avenue. This project is moving forward in coordination with an upcoming road resurfacing, which presents an opportunity to implement multimodal upgrades. Through this project, the City will plan improvements that make walking, biking, taking transit and driving along Laurel Street safer. Analysis of current conditions is nearing completion, with concept alternatives development expected to begin late summer 2025. The City will solicit public input on these alternatives in fall 2025.


What We’ve Learned So Far

  • Traffic analyses show that Laurel Street has more space for vehicles than needed for traffic volumes, making it a strong candidate for a “road diet” that could reallocate space for safety and multimodal improvements.

  • Laurel Street’s configuration and bike facilities change along the corridor, with some blocks offering protected bike lanes but most without any protection or separation, creating an inconsistent experience for people biking.

  • The corridor sees high levels of pedestrian activity, reflecting its role as a link between Colorado State University and surrounding businesses and homes.

  • From 2020-2024 there were 148 reported crashes along Laurel Street. Of those, eight involved someone walking or biking, and two resulted in a death or serious injury.

  • All pedestrian- and bicycle-involved crashes during that time occurred at signalized intersections, showing that even with traffic signals, turning conflicts remain a key safety issue.

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