Andy Bosselman
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Ahead of Denver’s Ride and Walk of Silence, Our Traffic Violence Report Is Back
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This year, drivers have already killed 26 people, far outnumbering the 15 traffic fatalities at this point last year.
“Distraction Games:” These DU Students Can’t Ride a Trike and Text
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Today students at the University of Denver attempted driving a tricycle around traffic cones while texting. Distractions were added to other games, like corn hole, putt putt and perfection, as a part of the “Distraction Games,” an event state transportation officials organized in hopes of raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
Advocacy Group BikeDenver Merges With Bicycle Colorado
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The advocacy groups BikeDenver and Bicycle Colorado united today, bringing together a local champion for bicyclists with the statewide group.
After Allowing Transit Service to Worsen, Denver Isn’t Ready for Predictable Uber & Lyft Price Increases
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Uber and Lyft will certainly raise prices, which will price out many Coloradans. For those who return to transit, they will soon learn that officials have repeatedly cut bus service in the region’s densest neighborhoods.
Denver Will Add 17 Miles of New Bike Lanes This Year. Here’s Where.
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Denver will build 16.8 miles of new bike lanes this summer, kicking off the construction of 125 miles of bikeways the city will add to its network over the next five years. This summer’s work includes nine projects, most in lower-income areas outside of the city center. As the city finally accelerates the expansion of its bike network, advocates expressed support.
These Young Cyclists Don’t Bike to School. Here’s Why.
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None of the students at the West Leadership Academy high school participated in National Bike to School Day today, not even those who are part of a bicycle club that took them to the National Youth Bike Summit in New York this February. “There’s no bike rack,” said Francisco Samayoa, a 7th grade student at […]
Time Lapse: Pedestrians Ignore This Traffic Light That Prioritizes Cars
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Pedestrians ignore a traffic light near Union Station because it prioritizes cars, even though people on foot far outnumber vehicles.
Check out How These Bicyclists Shop & Roll to Denver Farmer’s Markets
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As Denver and Front Range farmer's markets open this weekend or soon after, Streetsblog Denver Twitter followers shared the bike setups they use to get to and from farmers markets, even with a week's worth fresh veggies in tow. But several readers added that it's not all about the gear: A backpack or shoulder bag will do. Check out photos from our readers with a list of farmer's markets and their opening dates.
Careless Drivers Who Hurt People in Colorado Likely to Be Taken off the Road
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Careless drivers who seriously injure people will be taken off the roads under a bill passed Thursday by state lawmakers — the first time Colorado has decided to treat them differently from drivers who only damage property.
Why Is Bus Ridership Plummeting in Denver? New Data Tool Offers Insights.
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Want to know why people are ditching the bus in Denver while ridership is growing in Seattle, Houston and Columbus? Now there’s a way for activists, academics and policymakers to compare what’s not working in one city to what’s driving success in other places. It's a new web tool that makes it easier to map, visualize and crunch data.
Pop-up Traffic Calming Demonstration on Federal Shows That Fast, Cheap Fixes Can Improve Safety
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Advocates for street safety placed flowers, beach balls, pastel-painted tires and bales of hay on a stretch of Federal Boulevard on Saturday afternoon to show how easily Denver’s deadliest street could be transformed into something safer.
Activists: Smashed Tomatoes on Denver Bike Lanes Could Be Our Heads
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After the death of a cyclist who was using an unprotected bike lane in Washington D.C., A Denver bike activist organized the #RedCupProject to illustrate how vulnerable people are when they bike in unprotected bike lanes.