The $300m East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project is focused on moving people more efficiently, safely and sustainably along the corridor, from Union Station to the Anschutz Medical Campus. This “light rail on wheels” project involves new and enhanced transit stations, service amenities and improved pedestrian and bike connections. There will be new BRT transit stations in our district at Colfax & Elm, Colfax & Hudson and Colfax & Krameria. There are many benefits to this including efficient and affordable transportation for area workers and neighbors, more efficient vehicular traffic, more customers and foot traffic, new investment opportunities for residential development and more safety for everyone.

Construction

Preparation for construction is scheduled to start in March 2025, including removal of medians. Bus Rapid Transit improvements are scheduled to begin late 2025 and will last about 18 months. During that time:

• Colfax will not be closed end to end during construction. Rather construction will be phased from Elm Street to Monaco, and in the Mayfair Town Center.
• One lane of traffic in each direction will be open during construction and access will be maintained to all businesses. Some on-street parking may be temporarily unavailable during construction of transit stations (Elm, Hudson, Krameria). Side streets will remain open.

Business Support

The BID is working with the City to ensure that business needs are met during construction. Here are some ways you can plan for construction and how the City may help.

Stay Informed

•  Sign up for BRT construction updates here.
• The project communications team will also maintain the project website, emails, an inquiry/comment online form, construction hotline, fliers and community forums. 
• The BID will help promote project information too. Register for our e-newsletter here.