Fremont + Wallingford

We can reconnect Fremont by creating four at-grade crossings on Aurora Ave and two new transit stops for the E-Line.

Reconnecting Fremont would remove literal barriers, making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to move freely and safely about the neighborhood while enjoying all that Fremont has to offer.

Not only is the 41st Street Pedestrian Bridge over 100 years old, this rare crossing of Aurora is not accessible to people using a wheelchair, stroller, scooter, or bike. Read more about our proposal to replace the bridge with an at-grade crossing.

Thriving Businesses: Walkable Business District

Rather than a high speed thoroughfare through Fremont cutting the neighborhood in half, Aurora should provide the opportunity for all residents, visitors, and businesses to access local attractions free of danger. Imagine being able to gather with a group for dinner on one side of Aurora and walk across the street to enjoy dessert on the other side of the road. Imagine a parent dropping a child off for school and being able to easily run an errand on the other side of the road before heading home on the bus. These types of trips should be possible for everyone.

Resiliency in a Changing Climate: More Street Trees

This section of Aurora is marked by wide swaths of concrete and asphalt, leading to higher temperatures in summer, less absorption of storm water, and faster speeds for cars. The addition of street trees in the design for a re-imagined Aurora would provide mitigation for the urban heat island effect, a pathway for water to be filtered through natural materials rather than run-off in large quantities increasing risks of flooding, and help to calm traffic flow and keep cars within posted speed limits.