Friday’s Headlines
Denver slow to repaint bike lanes and crosswalks after road construction. A frozen switch led to 15 to 20 minute delays for light rail passengers. Provide input on Denver’s Complete Streets guidelines. More headlines ...
7:59 AM GMT-0700 on November 1, 2019
From Streetsblog
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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
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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)
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A frozen switch led to 15 to 20 minute delays for light rail passengers. (Denver Post)
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Provide input on Denver’s Complete Streets guidelines. (WalkDenver)
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More congestion? Amazon offers free two-hour grocery delivery to Denver Prime members, even if you’re not shopping at Whole Foods. (Denver Post)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 76 Moderate. Yesterday’s max: 79 Moderate.
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