Friday’s Headlines
At an event to remember 88 people killed on Denver’s streets, Mayor Hancock admits that the city’s response has been inadequate. Park rangers issue tickets to speeding cyclists. Service starts on Southeast Rail Line extension to Lone Tree. More headlines ...
8:19 AM GMT-0700 on May 17, 2019
People on foot carry signs to a ceremony remembering the victims of traffic violence. Photo: Andy Bosselman
From Streetsblog
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At an event to remember 88 people killed on Denver’s streets, Mayor Hancock admits that the city’s response has been inadequate. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
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Park rangers issued tickets to speeding cyclists on the Cherry Creek Trail. A pilot program allows electric bikes on trails. (Denverite)
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You can now ride the Southeast Rail Line (E, F, R) to Lone Tree. RTD’s 2.3-mile extension of the lines opens today. (Fox 31)
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CDOT’s obsession with unproven technology (hyperloop) continues with V2X, (roads talk to cars) with hopes that it will improve traffic congestion. (Westword) (But having more data doesn’t solve the problem that causes congestion: too many cars on the road.)
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Westword also gets worked up about clickbait articles that say Denver is a great place to drive. (Westword)
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Salt Lake City experiments with on-demand microtransit, a “hybrid of Uber and a city bus.” (Salt Lake Tribute)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 48 Good. Yesterday’s max: 64 Moderate.
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