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Eastpoint Project Offers More Transportation Options

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In any development, transportation solutions become a central part of the plan. This is especially true if the City has a transportation plan in place that the developers must consider.

Boulder City’s East Arapahoe Transportation Plan includes the section of Arapahoe Avenue next to the proposed Eastpoint development and Arapahoe Ridge. The Plan could potentially lead to protected bicycle lanes, exclusive bus lanes, regional Bus Rapid Transit service, and improved intersections along Arapahoe and Eisenhower.

To help fit this plan, Eastpoint Apartment developers included alternative transportation options in the project. These options will help reduce the need for people in the area to drive during peak hours. Options they included are biking, walking, and bussing.

Bike Transportation Options

Directing commuters to use biking options in the area could help reduce cars on Arapahoe. Each side of Arapahoe has a multi-use trail that connects with bike facilities, including the Foothills Parkway and Boulder Creek multi-use trails, and bicycle facilities along Folsom Street, 28th Street and 30th Street. This trail also connects with the bike lane on Arapahoe Avenue starting just east of 55th Street. The Eastpoint Project is also less than a quarter mile from a Boulder B-Cycle station on Arapahoe Avenue and 48th Street. The Boulder B-Cycle system has 40 stations throughout the City with over 300 bicycles.

Walk and Bus Transportation Options

Walk/Bus Options

It’s fairly easy and safe to get around on foot in the Arapahoe Ridge area. Residents of Eastpoint Apartments are within walking distance of Foothills Hospital, Eisenhower Elementary School and nearby retail and commercial points. Wide well-maintained sidewalks on both Arapahoe and Eisenhower plus crosswalks with signals make the area safer for pedestrians. The multi-use trails and sidewalks on Arapahoe and Eisenhower Drive offer pathways to bus lines on both Arapahoe and Eisenhower. The crosswalks with signals help provide safe access to bus stops and businesses on both sides of Arapahoe.

As part of the traffic management plan, the city is encouraging employers in the area  to be part of the solution to increased traffic. They are also encouraging Eastpoint Apartment developers to create their own traffic management strategies. Part of it is to provide an incentive to employees and clients to use alternative transportation instead of driving to their businesses or jobs alone in a car. Traffic solutions are always welcomed and supported by the local community. Watch for further developments with this housing project.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Frasier Meadows

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The East Boulder neighborhood of Frasier Meadows is one certainly worth looking into.  The homes were built in the mid to late 60’s and are full of personality.  In addition, there are plenty of condos and apartments for families of all sizes.  The safe and beautiful winding streets and paths all weave this neighborhood together.  For those looking for a quiet place to call home, Frasier Meadows is just the place.

 

Getting Around

Transportation

Frasier Meadows has two excellent choices for driving in or out of town.  The first is Baseline, perhaps the best route to get downtown.  The second is the unique outlet right onto the Denver Boulder Turnpike.  No other neighborhood in Boulder has access to both of these roads right out of the community.  If public transportation is preferable, then the Meadows delivers yet again.  The RTD has multiple stops along Baseline right in front of the neighborhood.  And, to the south, the Park ‘n’ Ride is just across the street.

 

Biking

Bike riders should prepare themselves for an abundance of choice in Frasier Meadows.  First there is the Meadow’s shopping center, which is bike accessible without touching a main road.  Then there’s all the bike paths right along Baseline, such as the Boulder Creek path.  From there, an entire network of options opens up.  Whether it’s for work or play, biking from this neighborhood may be more convenient than driving.

 

Neighborhood Amenities

As the similar names imply, Frasier Meadows touches right up to the Meadows shopping center.  This little shopping plaza turns an afternoon of errands into a one trip affair.  The Safeway carries all the family’s favorites, plus a Rite Aid on the corner for extra odds and ends.  Or, why not make a day of it and get some ice cream at the locally owned Glacier Ice Cream.  Plus there’s the Meadow’s branch of the public library right around back.  What better way to spend a day than picking up a book and heading over to Burke Park to read by the water?  This quiet little park offers one of a kind views of the majestic flatirons in the heart of the neighborhood.

For families with, or who plan to have, children, this neighborhood is ready with two nearby schools.  Horizons is a K-8 located right next to Burke Park, which is perfect for older kids to walk or bike to.  A little further across the street is Manhattan Middle school.  While it is across Foothills Parkway, there is a convenient pedestrian path that connects these two neighborhoods safely.  Parents can rest assured their kids will arrive safe thanks to this overpass.

 

Frasier Meadows in a Nutshell

Small, beautiful, and convenient.  Frasier Meadows is all of these things and more.  Built for families of all types and sizes, there’s a place for everyone.  Commuters have the best roads in Boulder at their fingertips, and bikers have a huge web of paths to explore.  Shopping and recreation are joined into one thanks to the Meadows shopping center and park.  There just really isn’t anything bad to say about this fantastic neighborhood.

 

Neighborhood Spotlight: Aurora 7

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Aurora 7 is a Boulder neighborhood that manages a perfect balance for people who love exploring downtown and nature.  Many great local restaurants and shops are just a short walk or drive away. A great park and creek are also right in the neighborhood’s heart. Aurora 7 also provides a great mix of housing options.  There’s a lot of variety from beautiful family homes built in the 60’s and 70’s to modern apartment complexes. Within  walking distance to CU’s campus, as well as High Peaks elementary, Aurora 7 harmoniously blends a diverse age group.

Getting Around

Transportation

Getting around from Aurora 7 may offer too many choices.  Drivers can utilize 30th street to get them onto either Baseline or Arapahoe with ease.  From there the trip downtown or onto the highway is a quick and comfortable cruise.  Bus riders  also have  options.  The Bound goes down 30th, plus multiple other lines run down Baseline and Arapahoe so there’s almost no wait for a bus.  CU students can utilize the Buff Bus pickup point for a safe ride to and from campus.

Biking

Being so close to downtown, biking may be even more convenient than driving.  Aurora 7’s close proximity to places like the 29th street mall make it perfect for bikers.  Students will have no trouble taking the paths or streets to school, whether it be CU or the nearby New Vista High School.  Even errands and commutes are within a comfortable and scenic biking distance.   Walking is a great way to get around with so much close at hand.

Neighborhood Amenities

Aurora 7 has not one, but two great parks in the neighborhood.  The Aurora 7 park is tucked away in the neighborhood and a great place to bring young kids and pets.  Scott Carpenter Park also has so much to offer with the wide open field, playground, pool, and skatepark for summer play.  In the winter, the hill in the field becomes a great local sledding area.  There are two fantastic shopping options on either side of the neighborhood.   William’s Village is to the south, with a Sprouts Market, the local Cosmo’s Pizza, and Carelli’s restaurant.  Sports fans will love how close The Dark Horse Saloon is on game nights.  To the North is a King Soopers, the local Moe’s Bagels, and Jamba Juice among much more.

Aurora 7 in a Nutshell

With so much so close at hand, there’s no need to choose between doing errands and going for a bike ride or playing in the park.  Aurora 7’s great neighborhood is safe and diverse with options for all types of families.  The nearby mall and shopping options, as well as direct streets to anywhere in or out of town, is truly unique.  There’s hardly a better example of a true Boulder neighborhood.