Fridays’ Headlines

Amtrak's California Zephyr at Union Station. Image: Wikipedia Commons.
Amtrak's California Zephyr at Union Station. Image: Wikipedia Commons.

From Streetsblog

  • Amtrak’s long-distance routes, like the California Zephyr, which passes through Colorado, show up on time only 46 percent of the time. Improving on-time performance could save the railroad millions in overtime and attract more riders. (Streetsblog USA)

Other news

  • Police are looking for the driver of a car that hit and critically injured a bicyclist Saturday night. (Denver7)
  • 25th: Colorado’s rank for the most pedestrian deaths. (Patch.com)
  • Scooter riders continue using sidewalks despite a new law. (Fox 31)
  • The Winter Park Express ski train will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting January 10. (CBS4)
  • Noon today: CPR transportation reporter Nate Minor will host a Reddit Ask Me Anything. (reddit.com/r/denver/)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 25 Good. Yesterday’s max: 38 Good.
  • National headlines at Streetsblog USA.

Get today’s headlines delivered to your inbox with our e-mail newsletter. Sign up here.