Monday’s Headlines
Artist Jonny Pucci paints a mural of Major Taylor. Photo: Andy Bosselman
From Streetsblog
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A new mural on the Cherry Creek Trail honors Major Taylor, the first black world cycling champion. (Streetsblog Denver)
Special coverage of Central 70 highway widening:
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The rate of asthma has jumped 41 in Elyria-Swansea, home to the most polluted zip code in America, and dust and diesel exhaust is getting worse since construction started on the I-70 expansion. (Denver Post)
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Video: “It feels like a snake wrapped around your chest,” says 13-year-old Olivia Sanchez about experiencing an asthma attack. (Denver Post)
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Infographics: Asthma in Denver: Search rates by neighborhood. (Denver Post)
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Here’s what you can expect as the massive (and controversial) I-70 expansion works its way toward completion over the next few years. (5280)
Other news
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A 173-mile Front Range commuter rail system will start construction by the end of Polis’ first term in 3 1/2 years, says official. (Colorado Politics)
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More than 31,000 people participated in Wednesday’s Bike to Work Day. (Denver7)
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They burned more than 34 million calories. (Denver Post)
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Timeline: 50 years of RTD. (Denver Post) (Westword)
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RTD will host rider appreciation birthday events today. (Mass Transit)
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RTD started after neighbors refused to allow a freeway in their neighborhood. (Denver Post)
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Crashes on I-25 from Monument to Castle Rock are up more than 50 percent since the “Gap” freeway widening started last fall. (Gazette)
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More on the low-stress bike map. (Fox 31)
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Neighbors wrote “Please tow me” on an illegally parked car. (Denver7)
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Commentary: Tomorrow, Lakewood voters will decide Measure 200 which would limit growth. It’s not a good idea, says expert. (Westword)
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Commentary: Boulder voters do not want to wait 46 years for the train they’ve been paying taxes on since 2004. (Daily Camera)
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Suncor oil refinery hit by Colorado health department for emitting toxic gas. (Denver Post)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 32 Good. Yesterday’s max: 54 Moderate.
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