Wednesday’s Headlines
Zoning could reduce car-related pollution. Will new governor and laws reduce air pollution? Civic crowdfunding prevents "bikelash."
7:39 AM GMT-0700 on April 17, 2019
From Streetsblog
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Guest post: As Denver’s air quality gets worse and the city struggles to cut its dependency on cars, building more housing units in buildings that look like single-family homes could help the city tackle both problems. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
- Distracted driving bill killed in the Colorado House Judiciary Committee in a 10-1 vote. (CBS 4)
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When Denver used civic crowdfunding to raise funds for the Arapahoe St. protected bike lane, it helped engage the community and prevented “bikelash.” (Huron Daily)
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Denver’s mayoral candidates on infrastructure. (5280)
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As air quality declines, will new laws and the Polis administration improve the situation? (Colorado Independent)
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DIA launches major overhaul. (ENR)
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Colorado house passes bill that would ask voters to give up their TABOR taxpayer refunds. (Colorado Watchdog)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 51 Moderate.Yesterday: 54 Moderate.
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