Monday’s Headlines & This Week’s Events
Colorado pedestrian deaths are down 28% this year. There have been more than 20 fatal or serious hit-and-runs in Denver so far this year. See our new list of events. More headlines...
7:24 AM GMT-0700 on September 9, 2019
Note: Events related to walking, biking and transit are listed below. Streetsblog seeks two interns to help make the weekly calendar a regular feature.
From Streetsblog
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As schools open, a parent considers the harmful legacy of cars. (Streetsblog NYC)
Other news
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Colorado pedestrian deaths are down 28% this year. (The Journal). But they’re up 31% in Denver. (Streetsblog Denver)
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Athmar Park residents express concern over “high risk” streets. (Fox 31)
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There have been more than 20 fatal or serious hit-and-runs in Denver so far this year. (Westword)
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Bustang is helping mountain towns attract more skiers without bringing heavier traffic. (KUNC)
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Here’s what neighborhoods will suffer most as the climate crisis increases temperatures in Denver. (Denverite)
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Members of the public expressed “intense public worries” as the EPA considers reclassifying Colorado as a “serious” violator of air quality standards. (Denver Post, Colorado Independent, Westword)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 31 Good. Yesterday’s max: 50 Good.
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National headlines at Streetsblog USA.
This week
Tuesday
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Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee. 7:30 a.m. (Mayor’s Office)
Wednesday
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Denver Streets Congress. 11:30-1 p.m. (Facebook)
Thursday
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INC Transportation Committee. 6-8 p.m. Topics: Vizion Zero Update, a primer on the regional Vision Zero Action Plan and INCs Transportation Platform. (Facebook)
Friday
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Mid-Autumn Festival. 5-10 p.m. Denver’s Asian-style night market is back with street food from all over the world. (Free tickets at Eventbrite, Volunteer)
Saturday
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The Denver Cruiser Ride and Antique Bicycle Show. 10-12 p.m. A family friendly bike ride. (Facebook)
Through 10/4
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