W Babcock - 19th to 15th

Share W Babcock - 19th to 15th on Facebook Share W Babcock - 19th to 15th on Twitter Share W Babcock - 19th to 15th on Linkedin Email W Babcock - 19th to 15th link

West Babcock Street from 19th Ave to 15th Ave is missing pedestrian and bike facilities, has capacity limitations, and has an aging surfacing. The City plans to address this issue by reconstructing the roadway including adding turn lanes, pedestrian facilities, and bike facilities. Before construction starts, we're interested in hearing from the community about their preference for the design of the project, especially as it relates to lane configuration, bike facilities, and pedestrian facilities. We hope that through this engagement we will create a project that results in a better roadway for all.

Once a design plan is finalized later this year, we anticipate choosing a contractor for the work in 2025 and potentially starting construction in 2026.

Learn more about the work to come on this page and sign up for updates on the right to stay on top of any changes. We look forward to chatting with you!

West Babcock Street from 19th Ave to 15th Ave is missing pedestrian and bike facilities, has capacity limitations, and has an aging surfacing. The City plans to address this issue by reconstructing the roadway including adding turn lanes, pedestrian facilities, and bike facilities. Before construction starts, we're interested in hearing from the community about their preference for the design of the project, especially as it relates to lane configuration, bike facilities, and pedestrian facilities. We hope that through this engagement we will create a project that results in a better roadway for all.

Once a design plan is finalized later this year, we anticipate choosing a contractor for the work in 2025 and potentially starting construction in 2026.

Learn more about the work to come on this page and sign up for updates on the right to stay on top of any changes. We look forward to chatting with you!

  • Engagement Next Steps

    Share Engagement Next Steps on Facebook Share Engagement Next Steps on Twitter Share Engagement Next Steps on Linkedin Email Engagement Next Steps link

    Thank you to those who attended the W. Babcock Open House last week. If you were unable to attend, there is still opportunity to share your input on the street design by completing the Proposed Improvements Survey online. Please complete the survey by October 31.

    The Engineering department will continue to collect feedback from the survey and the Transportation Board over the next month. After we collect and analyze this feedback, we will provide direction to our design consultant to develop revised design plans that reflect the comments received. We anticipate the revised design plans to be completed early in 2025. Once these are complete, we will be hosting an additional round of engagement which will be announced here on Engage Bozeman. Be sure to subscribe to the page to stay informed of all engagement opportunities.

  • Street Design Plan Options

    Share Street Design Plan Options on Facebook Share Street Design Plan Options on Twitter Share Street Design Plan Options on Linkedin Email Street Design Plan Options link

    We are asking road users and adjacent residents to share their preferences on the street's lane configuration and bike and pedestrian facilities. Both options will have similar increase in vehicle capacity with safety improvements as well as decreased wait times at the 19th and Babcock intersections. Please take a look at the two design options below and complete the short poll!

    Option #1: Standard Typical SectionOption #1 Standard Typical SectionDescription: The Standard Typical Section includes a drive lane in each direction separated by a center turn lane. It has on-street bike lanes on each side of the drive lanes with a standard sidewalk on each side of the street.

    Pros Cons
    • Slightly less expensive (though cost of each option is similar).
    • Less impact on existing trees, landscaping, and utilities.
    • Cyclists that prefer on-street bicycle facilities will favor the on-street bike lane in each direction.
    • Pedestrians that prefer separated infrastructure from cyclists will prefer the on-street bike lanes.
    • No on-street parking available.
    • No off-street bicycle facilities for cyclists that prefer to be separate from vehicle traffic.


    Option B: Shared Use Path AlternativeOption #2 Shared Used Path AlternativeDescription: The Shared Use Path Alternative includes a drive lane in each direction separated by a center turn lane. The alternative removes the on-street bike lanes in favor of adding a parking lane on the south side of the street. It has a standard sidewalk on the north side of the street with a shared use path on the south side of the street.

    Pros Cons
    • Parking lane available along the south side of the street.
    • Cyclists that prefer off-street bicycle facilities will have the option to use the shared use path.
    • Slightly more expensive (though cost of each option is similar).
    • Most impact on existing trees, landscaping, and utilities.
    • Cyclists that prefer on-street bicycle facilities will have to use the shared use path or share the vehicle travel lane with motorists.
    • Pedestrians that prefer separated infrastructure from cyclists will not prefer this option.




Page last updated: 01 Nov 2024, 07:53 AM