FAQs

This project is essential for several reasons:

Safety: It aims to improve safety for pedestrians, transit users, and cyclists, reducing potential conflicts between vehicles and bikes.

Accessibility: The project will make public transportation more accessible by upgrading bus stops and providing ADA-compliant features, enhancing the overall transit experience.

Active Transportation: By promoting biking on Sherman Street, the project encourages healthy and sustainable transportation choices, reducing the demand on Broadway.

Community Connectivity: It will connect Englewood with neighboring cities, promoting regional connectivity and facilitating access to educational, cultural, recreational, and job opportunities.

Infrastructure Enhancement: The project involves various infrastructure improvements that will create a more attractive and functional urban environment.

Overall, this project aligns with the principles of Complete Streets project and the City's "Walk and Wheel" Masterplan, and strives to create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant community for residents, workers, and visitors in Englewood.

If you live or work in the project area, you may experience temporary disruptions due to construction activities, such as road closures, detours, and noise. However, the project's primary goal is to enhance safety, accessibility, and transportation options in the area, ultimately providing long-term benefits to the community.

Construction will begin January 12, 2026 and be completed by December 2026. Subscribe to this page to get updates on construction.

No. Bike lanes will not be installed on South Broadway. As part of the project, a separate low-stress alternative, the South Sherman Bike Corridor, will be installed in September 2026 to provide a safer and more comfortable option for people biking in the area.

No. The project is improving existing bus stop areas where cars are not currently able or allowed to park. There are no anticipated impacts to parking on the corridor.