Monday’s Headlines
From Streetsblog
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Report: When congress allocates $50 billion in highway funds, it should push states to consider the natural environment, incentivize them to reduce traffic crashes and carbon emissions, and collect accurate data. (Streetsblog USA)
Traffic violence
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A driver who hit Adam Butler, 18, caused “massive internal injuries as well as a traumatic brain injury.” (Fox 31)
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A driver hit and seriously injured a pedestrian Sunday in RiNO. (Fox 31)
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A driver traveling at nearly 100 mph crashed their car through two fences and into the kitchen of a home near Ruby Hill early this morning. (Denver7)
Other news
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Denver announces plans for 3 miles of Broadway bike and bus lanes. (Denver Post, Denver7)
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Today RTD will celebrate the 25th anniversary of light rail opening in Denver. (RTD)
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CPR talks to CDOT’s new head, Shoshana Lew. (CPR)
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Proposition CC would fund education and transportation by allowing people to forgo TABOR refunds: Arguments for and against. (Denver Post)
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Opinion in favor of Proposition CC (Colorado Sentinel) and against (Denver Post)
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As hipsters move to Brighton Boulevard, the Suncor refinery may face pressure to clean up its act. (Denverite)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 44 Good. Yesterday’s max: 45 Good.
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National headlines at Streetsblog USA.
Public comment
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Tonight the Denver Bicycle Lobby needs bike lane supporters to show up to a West Wash Park community meeting at 6. (Facebook)
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Wednesday 7:30 p.m.: Join a telephone town hall with Denver’s RTD Director Kate Williams by calling 855-543-3425 or clicking here. See all upcoming town halls with RTD directors.
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Through Oct. 11: Bicycle Colorado seeks topic and speaker proposals about the future of mobility for its Moving People Forward conference. (Bicycle Colorado)
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Through Nov. 1: Denver Commutes: Fill out the City of Denver’s first citywide commuter survey.
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Weigh in on Denver Moves Broadway, which will bring a protected bike lane and a dedicated transitway to the thoroughfare. (Broadway Community Survey)
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Help “Reimagine RTD.” As the agency revamps its network, offer comments on an interactive map, share ideas and suggestions, or join a telephone town hall this month with your elected director.
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