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Wheat Ridge Announces Funding Allocation for Capital Infrastructure Projects Through Voter Approved .5 Cent Sales Tax Extension

Following a resounding endorsement from Wheat Ridge residents in November 2023, the city is proud to announce the allocation of funds from the extension of a .5 cent temporary sales and use tax. This extension is earmarked to support crucial capital infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the city's livability and resilience.

Residents overwhelmingly supported the sales tax extension, with the measure passing by over 70% to fund the following projects:

38th West Complete Streets Project, (Youngfield St to Kipling St)
38th East “Refresh” Project, (Wadsworth Blvd to Harlan St)
Tabor Street Multi-Modal Improvements Project, (I-70 north frontage road to 44th Ave and to Clear Creek)
Additional funding for the city’s annual Pavement Maintenance Program
32nd Ave Bike Lanes and Sidewalk/Trail Project, (south side from high school ped. crossing to Wadsworth Blvd)
35th Ave Multi-Modal Improvement Project, (Wadsworth Blvd to Sheridan Blvd)
32nd Ave and Miller St between 44th Ave and the south I-70 frontage road which would construct “missing” segments of sidewalk and install improved pedestrian crossings

The project schedule spans five to six years, with initial efforts slated for 2025. It's anticipated that the issuance of bonds in fall of 2024 will kickstart the design and construction phase, culminating in transformative improvements by 2030.

Residents played a vital role in shaping the selection of projects and themes through various engagement initiatives including:

Polling prior to the ballot initiative
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) Update (2019)
Resident Surveys (2021 and 2023)
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program (2020-2023)
Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan (2022)
W 35th Avenue Street Improvements Project (2022)
Affordable Housing Strategy (2023)
44th Avenue Subarea Plan (2023)
Open Space Management Plan (2023)
Facilities Master Plan (2023)
38th Avenue West End Improvements Project (ongoing)
Youngfield Street Beautification Project (ongoing)
Safe Routes to Parks Project (ongoing)

City leadership also considered possible other funding sources available for these specific projects, state and grant funding opportunities, capacity, and construction burnout, as well as locations that span across the city’s districts when determining final projects.

Despite the ambitious scope of these projects, city leadership acknowledges the financial constraints posed by bonding capacity. However, they remain optimistic about securing additional resources through state funding and grants to supplement the allocated funds.

Wheat Ridge looks forward to collaborating with stakeholders and the community at large as these projects take shape. For additional project detail and full work scopes and schedules please visit whatsupwheatridge.org/invest-in-wheat-ridge.

Wheat Ridge Announces Funding Allocation for Capital Infrastructure Projects Through Voter Approved .5 Cent Sales Tax Extension

Residents overwhelmingly supported the sales tax extension, with the measure passing by over 70% to fund the following projects:

38th West Complete Streets Project, (Youngfield St to Kipling St)
38th East “Refresh” Project, (Wadsworth Blvd to Harlan St)
Tabor Street Multi-Modal Improvements Project, (I-70 north frontage road to 44th Ave and to Clear Creek)
Additional funding for the city’s annual Pavement Maintenance Program
32nd Ave Bike Lanes and Sidewalk/Trail Project, (south side from high school ped. crossing to Wadsworth Blvd)
35th Ave Multi-Modal Improvement Project, (Wadsworth Blvd to Sheridan Blvd)
32nd Ave and Miller St between 44th Ave and the south I-70 frontage road which would construct “missing” segments of sidewalk and install improved pedestrian crossings

Residents played a vital role in shaping the selection of projects and themes through various engagement initiatives including:

Polling prior to the ballot initiative
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) Update (2019)
Resident Surveys (2021 and 2023)
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program (2020-2023)
Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan (2022)
W 35th Avenue Street Improvements Project (2022)
Affordable Housing Strategy (2023)
44th Avenue Subarea Plan (2023)
Open Space Management Plan (2023)
Facilities Master Plan (2023)
38th Avenue West End Improvements Project (ongoing)
Youngfield Street Beautification Project (ongoing)
Safe Routes to Parks Project (ongoing)

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Kelly jj asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your question. The Wadsworth Improvement Project is in the process of improving mobility for all modes. ADA-compliant routes were not present prior to the project. Upgrades are under construction on northbound Wadsworth between 41st Avenue and I-70 as part of the project. More information on multimodal improvements that will benefit all users can be found under the Frequently Asked Questions section at whatsupwheatridge.com/improve-wadsworth. Alternative routes for bicyclists and pedestrians have been established on nearby streets, adjacent to Wadsworth, until the project is complete. Signage is in place to direct walkers & cyclists to these routes.
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Pam1113 asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your question. All buildings acquired as part of the Wadsworth Improvement Project that required demolition have been removed. Additional removals are not planned as part of the project.
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Dave N asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for your perspective. The City recently adopted an Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan that calls for the addition of housing to support workers in our community that earn 50-80% of the area median income. We are actively working to implement that plan so that we can maintain housing for those who want to live and work in Wheat Ridge. The City is actively working on helping residents experience homelessness find permanent and supportive housing and is taking a multifaceted approach to reducing crime in the hotel area near I-70 and Kipling. In fact, that area has seen a decrease in criminal actively of approximately 20% in the last year. This is a complex problem to solve.
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Why is it people taking shopping cart off store property isn't illegal? I have been homeless in the past and never stole a shopping cart. I stayed at the auction centers shelter for 2 months, and found a job a saved money and found a apartment. I didn't steal or trespass for litter. I have TBI and a lot of health issues yeah I never did what these other people do. There should be a law behind it and they should be arrested being when I go shopping and can't find a cart being they all got stolen is wrong. I have had to leave the store and go somewhere else so I could find a cart to buy my groceries and that's wrong for the grocery store and it's customers. I figure if we could have a vote in on the law it would go through and it would be an advantage for us honest hard-working people. Thank you and I hope something gets done about this and maybe other towns will follow.

Honest worker asked over 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your story and for your perspective on this challenging topic.