Powers Environmental Assessment
Project Description
The Powers Environmental Assessment (EA) consists of an evaluation of transportation alternatives designed
to reduce traffic congestion on Powers Boulevard by the year 2025 and the potential environmental, social
and economic impacts associated with the alternatives. The EA will be performed through an interactive
community involvement process known as Context Sensitive Design.
Community issues will be identified through a series of public outreach workshops and meetings to be conducted
throughout the Powers Boulevard corridor. The project area (Please Click Here to view the corridor map) is
located along Powers Boulevard, Mesa Ridge Parkway and SH 16 beginning at Woodmen Road on the north and
extending south to Fort Carson Army Base.
Key Components of the Project
- Identification of Purpose and Need
- Mode Feasibility Study and Corridor Assessment
- Concept Design for Retained Modes
- Alternatives Analysis
- Environmental Analysis
Project Need
Traffic volume is increasing on Powers Boulevard and by the year 2025 traffic volumes are anticipated to
nearly double. The Project Need is to:
Project Objectives
The key project objectives to achieve as we seek to meet this need are as follows:
- Accommodate Future Travel Demand Including Transit and Other Multi-modal Options
- Accommodate Defense Needs
- Maintain Safe and Efficient Access
- Avoid/Minimize Adverse Impacts to Neighborhoods, Businesses, and Natural Resources
- Where Possible Preserve ROW
Project Schedule
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