Andy Bosselman
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Number of People Killed on Denver’s Streets Spiked Last Year
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Traffic fatalities increased 16 percent last year, despite a pledge from Mayor Hancock to make the roads safer.
Chariot, Van Company Hired to Enhance Transit in Denver, is Shutting Down
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It's an embarrassing end to a service that, just two months ago, was enthusiastically hyped as a new transit option by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Denver Finalizing Blueprints for Future of Transportation, Housing and Parks
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As Denver plans for the next 20 years, advocates for livable streets would like to see Denver design more streets for pedestrians, bikes and transit—like the 16th Street Mall. Photo: RTD.
Denver's New Bus and Train Fares Most Expensive in Nation
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Today, the Regional Transit District raised prices for bus and train tickets to $3, making Denver the most expensive place to ride transit when compared to more than a dozen cities of similar size or larger.
Opinion: Denver Should Legalize Scooters Now
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The Denver City Council will vote on a bill Wednesday to correct an outdated law that requires electric scooters to operate on sidewalks. The new mobility devices, which first appeared on Denver’s streets this spring, are a good thing for Denver — and you should ask your representative legalize them in bike lanes and on city streets.
Use Your Phone to Help Denver Make Construction Sites Safer for Pedestrians and Cyclists
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Construction companies often block sidewalks and bike lanes, pushing people into traffic where they are at risk of being hit by a car. A mobile website now lets you report these situations—and help change the city's policy.
In Colorado, Climate Change Already Slowing You and Your Stuff, Action Needed
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To keep Colorado’s people and their stuff moving, elected officials must recognize that adapting to a changing climate will require doing things that are unpopular — and it’s time for them to show leadership.
Denver: Rent Your Neighbor's Car and Ditch Your Own
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Today, Getaround, a car-sharing service that allows people to rent their neighbors' cars, launched in Denver, offering another mobility option that could help more people live without a car.
#CoGivesDay: Support Nonprofit Journalism for a More Livable City
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Streetsblog plays an important role in making this city a better place to live through better walking, better biking and better transit—and people like you make what we do possible. Today, during the statewide Colorado Gives day, our all-volunteer board of directors and myself would like to ask you to consider making a tax-deductible donation.
Latest Crash Reveals ‘Health Epidemic’ of Cars
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The BMW that slammed into the Hornet restaurant over the weekend marks the third crash into the restaurant this year—and highlights "a public health epidemic" on Denver's streets.
Support Streetsblog’s Annual Fund Drive
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Well, you missed #GivingTuesday, but there's still time to support great local (streets) journalism!