Tuesday’s Headlines
Cyclists will protest and mourn recent deaths with events this week. Police explain why the driver in Alexis Bounds’ death was not charged with a felony. Access to RTD's new discount program is behind a confusing, complicated and glitchy website.
8:06 AM GMT-0700 on July 30, 2019
From Streetsblog
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Applying for RTD’s new discount program? A confusing, complicated and glitchy website awaits. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
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“Stop killing us.” After the deaths of bicycle riders Alexis Bounds and Scott Hendrickson this month, cyclists will protest and mourn with ghost bikes, a cruiser ride and a Critical Mass ride. (Denver Post)
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Police explain why the driver in Bounds’ death was charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony. (9 News)
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Denver is focusing on scooter rider education over enforcement. (Denver7)
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Thieves slam a shuttle bus into a Littleton bike shop. (CBS4)
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What Union Station looked like five years ago. (9 News)
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Check out Union Station Buskerfest Thursday. (303)
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Colorado regulators are boosting regulations to clean up polluted air and meet federal standards. (Denver Post)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 44 Good. Yesterday’s max: 93 Moderate.
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