Friday’s Headlines

Two skateboarders use what remains of the bike lane on E. 16th Ave. near Pearl St. on Sept. 26. Photo: Andy Bosselman
Two skateboarders use what remains of the bike lane on E. 16th Ave. near Pearl St. on Sept. 26. Photo: Andy Bosselman
From Streetsblog
  • Streetsblog discovered an appalling lack of oversight and unexplained delays in the way crosswalks and bike lanes are replaced after utility work and road construction wipe them out — a dereliction that puts pedestrians and people on bikes at risk of injury and death. (Streetsblog Denver)
Other news
  • Kassy Winburn pleaded guilty to driving drunk during a June crash that killed Joseph Kroiss, a 38-year-old motorcyclist and father of four. (9 News)
  • A frozen switch led to 15 to 20 minute delays for light rail passengers. (Denver Post)
  • Provide input on Denver’s Complete Streets guidelines. (WalkDenver)
  • More congestion? Amazon offers free two-hour grocery delivery to Denver Prime members, even if you’re not shopping at Whole Foods. (Denver Post)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 76 Moderate. Yesterday’s max: 79 Moderate.
  • National headlines at Streetsblog USA.

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