38th Avenue West Improvements (Kipling to Youngfield)

This project will improve safety and multimodal travel along 1.75 miles of 38th Avenue between Youngfield Street and Kipling Street.

Improving conditions for people walking, biking, and driving along this corridor has been a long-standing community priority. In 2023, the city launched a planning study to identify improvements that would enhance safety, improve mobility, maintain vehicle access, and address stormwater needs. The recommended design was developed through technical analysis and extensive public input.

Planned improvements include continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street, dedicated bike lanes in both directions, targeted turn-lane modifications, and upgraded pedestrian crossings. The project will generally remain within the existing roadway and right-of-way while maintaining one travel lane in each direction.

The project also includes three mini-roundabouts at Tabor Court, Parfet Street, and Miller Street to improve safety, calm traffic, and reduce vehicle conflicts. New pedestrian crossings are planned at Quail Street, Lee Street, and Union Court, including marked crosswalks, warning signage, and pedestrian-activated flashing beacons where appropriate.

In coordination with the project, Xcel Energy is preparing a design that would allow the overhead utility lines to be undergrounded to improve safety and enhance the corridor’s appearance contingent on available funding.

Building on this feedback, the city launched the 38th Avenue West End Improvement Project in 2023. Over the next 18 months, the city conducted three rounds of public engagement, evaluated multiple design alternatives, and worked with residents and stakeholders to develop the preferred design.