Boulder
Colorado, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Mountain
70
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (96th percentile)
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY INCREASING STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING FOR BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2022, Boulder County voters renewed a 0.1% sales tax for 15 more years, funding multimodal transportation needs and mobility access programs. The measure will leverage an estimated $260 million in matching regional, state, and federal funding for a total of $390 million over 15 years, with at least 15% dedicated to regional trails and commuter bikeways. State and local funding for bike infrastructure is critical to increasing City Ratings scores by creating great bike networks that get more people riding bikes more often. Learn how to secure state and local funding for bike infrastructure here.
Network Score
70
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
71
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
71
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
66
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
75
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
76
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
64
Access to major transit hubs.
Boulder, CO
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Boulder. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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Improve Your City
The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.