The project purpose and need identifies the transportation problems and other needs that the project is intended to address. It is defined through information gathered during scoping meetings and data collection activities.
Purpose of the Proposed Action
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide improved connectivity to I‑70 that supports local and regional access to/from existing and planned land uses served by CPB north and south of I‑70.
Need for the Proposed Action
As redevelopment of the Stapleton area continues, the demands placed on I-70, particularly between Quebec Street and Havana Street will continue to grow. I-70 currently serves as a regional access point to the Stapleton Redevelopment Area, with the Quebec Street and Havana Street interchanges serving as the only connectors between the north and south development areas. These two interchanges are experiencing increased traffic due to the redevelopment of Stapleton, additional development in Commerce City, and the opening of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
The following issues are constraining the ability to meet these demands:
- Change in land use and increased transportation demand
- Limited transportation network capacity
- Poor regional mobility to and from the project area