Wednesday’s Headlines
A Department of Public Works wastewater vehicle parked in front of City Hall during a press conference this morning. Photo: Andy Bosselman
From Streetsblog
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Denver wants its own Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, shifting the primary focus of the Department of Public Works to transportation and mobility — while keeping its duties over solid waste and water treatment. (Streetsblog Denver)
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The Green New Deal must include a major reform of how the federal government funds, maintains and expands transit, says TransitCenter. (Streetsblog USA)
Other news
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More on the proposal to transform Public Works into the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. (Denverite, Denver Post, Colorado Politics, Denver7)
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Former Coors Field parking lot will become a block-long mixed-use development. (9 News)
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10,000-home Ridge Gate development planned in LoneTree will be centered around two light rail stops on the extension of the E, F and R light rail lines, which opens May 19. (Denver Post)
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Panasonic’s Smart City Showcase near DIA features a “‘Mobility District,’ showing off electric vehicle (EV) charging, dockless scooters and other curbside features.” (SmartCities)
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Climate change is now a priority at Capitol, these four charts show why. (Colorado Sun)
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National headlines at Streetsblog USA.
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