Note: This website was first created in early 2011. Some of the information may be dated or may have changed since that time but it serves as a record of the process that has led to this point in the negotiations. |
Golden’s Plan
Seven years ago, the City of Golden came up with a plan to address its growing traffic concerns as an alternative to a high-speed, six- to eight-lane beltway through Golden. Golden’s Plan, also known as the Muller Plan (after the engineering firm hired to design the improvements to U.S. 6 and Highway 93), was the result of a year-long study that incorporated extensive community input. Hundreds of citizens participated in this process, which involved nine public meetings. Golden’s Plan was then unanimously adopted by City Council. This plan addressed concerns about keeping traffic moving throughout the Northwest Quadrant and protected Golden residents from all projected highway impacts.
Golden’s Plan set out to address the traffic needs on Highways 6 and 93, and do it within a reasonable budget. As a result of these meetings and nearly 2,300 citizen comments, Golden found a plan to improve safety, accommodate expected traffic growth, and help Golden plan for the future. In the end, the citizens of Golden helped create a plan which would minimize noise, enhance neighborhood connectivity, and protect the natural and historic beauty of the mountain backdrop. It continues to be our vision to protect Golden from traffic and plan for Golden’s future.
