Thornton Colorado Future Goals

Thornton Colorado City Future

The City of Thornton has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. However, one thing hasn’t Thorntons commitment to planning for the future. In 2006, the city began a major effort to updating the Thornton Comprehensive Plan. Thornton adopted the Eastlake Sub area Plan 2003 and the North Washington Sub area, which covers 126th Avenue north to Highway 7 and from Interstate 25 east to the Big Dry Drainage area, in 2005.

FasTracks and other improvements

With the passage of FasTracks, the future will bring alternative modes of transportation for Thornton commuters, including a commuter rail by 2015, improvements to I-25 and additional bus service. Many other changes are in the works to improve traffic flow to existing roadways including the addition of right turn lanes on major arterial streets and the widening of 120th Avenue from Holly to Quebec Street.

As part of the program expanding the recreational activities within Thornton, the City of Thornton has continued its program to acquire future park and open space sites, build new bike tails, connect existing bike trails, and develop parks.

Economically, the City has continued its efforts to attract new businesses and jobs to Thornton.

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