Friday’s Headlines
RTD listed 37 canceled rail trips this morning as driver shortage continues. The city presented its plan for a protected bike lane on South Marion Street Parkway. A "deep decarbonization" approach to Colorado's energy supply is the cheapest. More headlines ...
9:09 AM GMT-0700 on November 8, 2019
From Streetsblog
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Report: Uber’s software flaws led to the crash that killed an Arizona pedestrian last year. (Streetsblog USA)
Other news
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At 6 a.m., RTD listed 37 canceled trips across the C, D, E, F, H and R rail lines as the driver shortage continues. (Denver7)
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The Urban Cyclist, a RiNo bike shop, was evicted. Earlier this year, customers accused it of taking their cash but not delivering bikes. (Denver7)
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Big changes are coming to South Broadway, again. (Denver Post)
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Let’s agree: Say UpDown — not UpDo — as the Central Business District rebrands itself as Upper Downtown. (Twitter)
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As Coloradans reject new taxes for transportation, more highway lanes will soon come with a toll. They could reduce congestion and speed up buses, too, according to the state’s forthcoming Express Lanes Master Plan. (CPR)
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“Deep decarbonization:” Colorado is well positioned to adopt solar, wind and electric vehicles. Doing so by 2040 would pay for itself while saving many households around $1,000 per year in energy costs, according to a new report. All that’s needed now are social and political changes — and the courage to go for it. (Vox)
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What the hell went wrong for Proposition CC? (Westword)
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See the winners of the Mayor’s 2019 Design Awards, which include transit-oriented development. (Flickr)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 7 a.m.: 67 Moderate. Yesterday’s max: 54 Moderate.
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