Station Betterments

The Station Betterment Project, found within the West Colfax Avenue Corridor Reinvestment Area, is the most recent project designated by the LRA.

In 2008, a Citizens’ Advisory Group, consisting of members of the original Mayor’s West Colfax Citizen’s Advisory Committee that helped in the establishment of the reinvestment area, met and made an official recommendation to the LRA Board of Commissioners to approve and fund betterments to two RTD light rail stations, one at Wadsworth Boulevard and the other at Oak Street. Improvements to the stations include expanded shelter areas, increased seating, native materials and unique designs.

The LRA Board of Directors authorized this project within the reinvestment area after hearing the group's recommendation that the LRA designate the improvements to these West Corridor Light Rail stations as an LRA redevelopment project and that they be funded through a loan to be repaid through tax increment financing.

In 2010, the LRA Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Oak Street Station design that were recommended by a Citizens' Advisory Group that would accommodate a future rail car facility.

Wadsworth Blvd. Station Betterment Rendering

Oak St. Station Betterment Rendering