Tuesday’s Headlines
Car2Go is Car2Gone. On-street murals intend to slow Park Hill drivers. In the 1970s, Denver floated idea of personal pods elevated tracks.
8:08 AM GMT-0700 on October 1, 2019
From Streetsblog
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Car2Go is Car2Gone in five cities, including Denver. (Streetsblog USA)
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An L.A. Metro project aims to improve public transit service for women. (Streetsblog LA)
Other news
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Josue Salgado, 23, was identified as the motorcyclist killed Sunday after driving recklessly on I-70 near Golden. (CBS4)
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An Arvada dad whose teenage son was struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle to school has a message for drivers: slow down. (CBS4)
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On-street murals, or “visual speed bumps,” near Park Hill Elementary School intend to slow down drivers where four cyclists were hit last year. (CBS4)
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RTD’s commuter train drivers are making fewer mistakes and getting paid more. (CPR)
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Walking and biking on Brighton Boulevard is better with new pedestrian and bike infrastructure. (Denverite)
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More on the I-25 project in Central Denver. (Westword)
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In the 1970s, Denver floated the idea of personal pods running on elevated tracks. (Denver7)
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RTD will host telephone town halls for every district. (RTD)
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Colorado’s energy future in the face of climate change discussed. (CPR Colorado Matters)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 28 Good. Yesterday’s max: 47 Good.
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National headlines at Streetsblog USA.
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