The Colorado Department of Transportation will fund 30 safety-focused transportation projects within the Denver and Boulder regions totaling $58.9 million, it was announced Tuesday.

This endeavor, in collaboration with the Denver Regional Council of Governments, is the Safer Main Streets program first launched in the summer.

“This (program) has produced creative, innovative projects that will reduce traffic delays and increase transportation access and options for Coloradans,” said Gov. Jared Polis.

The Safer Main Street program is a key part of CDOT’s 10-year “Your Transportation Plan,” to improve interstates, road maintenance, traffic, paving and rural access.

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Funded projects include enhancements of sidewalks, crossings and pedestrian safety, improved lighting and traffic calming measures.

The majority of the projects are expected to be completed by June 2024.

“Impacts will range from re-envisioning stretches of Colfax in multiple jurisdictions to enhancing pedestrian access to transit facilities like the new N Line station in Commerce City, to making crosswalks safer for everyone,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said the Denver projects will target several of the city’s high-injury corridors, including South Broadway, West Colfax Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue.

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“These roadways are where we’re seeing the most traffic deaths and serious injuries, and one traffic death is one too many,” Hancock said.

The program asked local government agencies to submit solutions to reduce vehicle crashes, support all modes of travel and improve access and mobility for residents. Of 46 applications, 30 were chosen for funding.

Applications were judged by their safety and accessibility goals.

Of the $58.9 million in funding, $9 million will come from DRCOG and another $18 million is pending for future projects.