Andy Bosselman
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Denver Shouts ‘Get Off My Lawn’ With Obnoxious Signs in Cheesman Park
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Visitors to Cheesman park are doing it all wrong. A few weeks ago, at least a dozen signs popped up right in the middle of informal trails where people run and walk. They direct people to use official paths. But pedestrian advocates say that such paths show where people want to go and that officials should respond by building formal trails in those locations.
Op-Ed: Breaking Down Barriers to Disabled Cyclists
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Because disabled people are often left out of the conversation, few abled cyclists seem to consider how non-traditional bikes can add to mobility for disabled people and provide many with a healthy mode of exercise and transportation.
Traffic Violence Report: Drivers Killed 4 More People on Denver Streets
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Note: The O’Sullivan Personal Injury Law Firm supports this series but their financial contribution will never influence the content, topics or posts made in Streetsblog. Between May 23 and yesterday, drivers killed four people on Denver streets — two pedestrians, one motorcyclist and one motorist — continuing a dangerous trend that has the Mile High City […]
Expert: Colorado Should Build High-Speed Rail Along I-25
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As Colorado studies rail options along the congested I-25 corridor, experts say few would ride options slower than high-speed rail. But a well-funded anti-rail cabal is likely to defeat any push for bullet trains.
3 Maps: The $21 Billion Colorado High-Speed Rail Network Proposed in 2010
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Colorado's economy could support and benefit from a $21 billion high-speed rail system, according to a 2010 report by the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority. The maps presented here come from that report. They offer initial sketches, not detailed plans.
After Study of High-Speed Rail Along Front Range, Slower, Cheaper Trains More Likely
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As soon as next year, voters could approve a passenger rail line that would extend along the Front Range from Pueblo and Colorado Springs to Boulder and Fort Collins, with other stops along the way.
Colorado Is No Longer a Place Where Careless Drivers Get Away With Hurting People
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When careless drivers severely injure pedestrians, cyclists, police officers and other vulnerable road users, they will no longer drive away from the scene of a crash with nothing more than light penalty. Under Senate Bill 19-175, which Gov. Jared Polis signed into law this morning at the Denver Bicycle Cafe, Colorado became the 10th state to enact legislation that defines vulnerable road users and punishes drivers who hurt them more severely.
As Traffic Deaths Pile up, Mayoral Candidates Offer No New Commitment to Cheap Safety Upgrades
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As the number of traffic fatalities continues to increase in Denver, the two candidates for mayor stopped short of committing to spending a small amount for fast, cheap street safety improvements.
Readers: Tell Us About the Hassles of Paying RTD Bus Fares
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When people step onto a bus, many get nervous about holding up everyone while they search for exact change or find a transfer ticket. As Denver’s traffic worsens and bus ridership continues to plummet, why is it easier to buy buy an Aquafina from a vending machine than it is to hop on a bus?
Traffic Violence Report: 541 Crashes, 3 Serious Injuries Last Week
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Drivers caused 541 crashes on Denver’s streets last week, sending three people to the hospital with serious injuries, according to preliminary police statistics. Compared to a year ago, there were 523 crashes, 3.3 percent fewer.
To People Who Walk, Bike and Ride Transit: CDOT Is Listening
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Transportation officials launched a statewide listening tour that will give Coloradans the chance to sound off on where limited state transportation dollars should be spent. But even in the heavily car-dependent Centennial State, officials at the state’s highway agency say they want to talk about walking, biking and transit.
At Event Remembering 88 Victims of Traffic Violence, Mayor Admits to Inadequate Response
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Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians walked and biked to a ceremony yesterday where they remembered the 88 people killed on Denver’s streets since January 2018. There, Mayor Michael Hancock admitted that the city isn’t doing enough to stop traffic fatalities and serious injuries. “Every one of those lives lost is unacceptable and preventable,” Hancock said before listing the […]