Wednesday’s Headlines
The best way to buy an RTD ticket is from Uber, but the company wants to wipe out public transit. Widening of Peña Boulevard faces skepticism in City Council. RTD could build a rail line to Boulder by 2032 if voters approve new funding. More headlines ...
7:50 AM GMT-0700 on July 10, 2019
Dave Genova, RTD’s general manager, standing in front of a commuter train covered in Uber’s signature black color with text reading, “This train, now available on Uber.” Photo: Andy Bosselman
From Streetsblog
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The best way to buy an RTD ticket is from Uber. But the company wants to wipe out public transit. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
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The proposed widening of Peña Boulevard to DIA faces skepticism in the City Council. (Denver Post)
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RTD could build a rail line to Boulder by 2032 if voters approve new funding. (Denver Post)
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The pros and cons of bike infrastructure. (Denver7)
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Commentary: “A growth cap is climate arson,” writes Mike Eliason in a response to a Colorado Sun opinion piece that justified Lakewood’s new housing restrictions with environmental reasons. (Medium)
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Commentary: Boulder could learn something from Copenhagen about sustainable neighborhoods. (Daily Camera)
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Colorado’s greenhouse gas emissions decline slightly. (CPR)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 36 Good. Yesterday’s max: 64 Moderate.
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