Thursdays Headlines 4/8/21: Amtrak, RTD continue to consider more train service to Denver

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • RTD to update study about possible FasTracks peak passenger train service to Longmont (Times-Call, trains.com)
  • DRCOG Transportation Advisory Committee Notes (DRMAC)
  • Amtrak announces plans to add service route connecting Cheyenne to the Front Range route (Post Independent)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 49 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 64 (Moderate)

Centennial State

  • Neguse seeks CDOT funding in infrastructure package (Real Vail)
  • What would Biden’s infrastructure plan do for Southwest Colorado? (The Journal)

From Streetsblog

  • Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time (Streetsblog USA)
  • What Are Thursday’s Headlines, Even? (Streetsblog USA)

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