Tuesday’s Headlines
From Streetsblog
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Eyes on the Street: The new dedicated bus lanes on 15th Street. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
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RTD’s driver shortage was exacerbated by wages that did not grow after the economic boom. (CPR)
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RiNo needs better sidewalks and a shuttle to Union Station, says RiNo Art District study. (Denver7)
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WalkDenver urges people to support transit and street safety improvements on South Lincoln Street by offering input online and attending a meeting tomorrow night. (WalkDenver)
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On East Colfax, people have complicated feelings about a “blighted” designation that could bring new development. Neighbors worry about gentrification. Housing advocates say adding to the housing supply is critical to keeping the neighborhood affordable. (Denverite)
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Boulder approves a car-free senior housing project. (Denver Post)
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Front Range Community College offers the first highway maintenance degree in the nation. (Daily Camera)
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When oil and gas companies drill and frack, people who live nearby can get sick from the emissions, according to a significant new study from the state. (CPR)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 49 Good. Yesterday’s max: 52 Moderate.
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