Wednesday’s Headlines
Streetsblog commentary in the Denver Post. G Line opening. Colorado's air quality getting worse. ...
7:39 AM GMT-0700 on April 24, 2019
A rendering shows how East Colfax Avenue would change at North Krameria Street with the bus rapid transit system that the city has been planning. In today’s Denver Post, Streetsblog Denver argues that drivers should support prioritizing walking biking and transit. Image: City of Denver
From Streetsblog
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Streetsblog commentary in the Denver Post: Denver’s new 20-year-plan could solve traffic congestion. But drivers must allow controversial changes to the city’s streets. Because if we don’t make room for walking, biking and public transportation, congestion will only get worse. (Denver Post)
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With G Line opening, has RTD figured out positive train control? (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
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Colorado has new, stronger oil and gas regulations. Now what? (Denver Post)
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Colorado’s air quality is getting worse with growing population. (Fox 31)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 52 Moderate. Yesterday: 50 Good.
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National headlines at Streetsblog USA.
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