Andy Bosselman
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Open Thread: Where in Denver Do You Want a Pedestrian Mall?
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Where would you like to see a few blocks dedicated to pedestrianism, where "urban strollways" and bikeways could exist without without the threat of car crashes or noise and air pollution?
As Car2Go Pulls out of Denver, Revenue Plummets at Local Carshare Nonprofit
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Car2Go may only be the beginning of the demise of car sharing in Denver. The local nonprofit eGo Carshare saw a 21 percent decline in revenue in 2017 compared to 2014.
Eyes on the Street: Workers Start 15th St. Bike and Bus Fixes
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This morning workers started installing rubber curbs along the 15th Street bikeway downtown to make the street safer. Over the coming weeks, pedestrian safety improvements will be made and the street will get a dedicated bus lane.
Traffic Violence Report: 2 New Deaths Bring Total to 59
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This week police reported two traffic fatalities. The total number of deaths reached 59 this year, three short of the 62 killed on Denver streets in 2018.
Everyone Must Watch This Video: Greta Thunberg Addresses UN
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Today Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist castigated world leaders for offering incremental commitments to address a crisis that could have catastrophic consequences for her generation. We ask our readers to watch the video.
A Photo Tour of Denver Park(ing) Day Parklet Installations
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Livable streets advocates, designers and city employees temporarily transformed curbside parking spaces into mini-parks on Friday.
Photos: Students Lead Denver’s Global Climate Strike
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SBD in the Colorado Sun: Want to Solve the Climate Crisis? Stop Widening Roads
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To honor this second Global Climate Strike today, Gov. Jared Polis and Mayor Michael Hancock must commit to stop building new roads and expanding the ones we have.
Front Range Cars Release 15 Million Tons of Carbon per Year. Here’s How to Visualize All of It — and Yours
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Greenhouse gas emissions are often discussed in terms of their weight in tons. You might have a tough time picturing all of that gas hanging out in the sky. But climate cubes can give you an idea of your car's emissions — and those of all the cars along Colorado's Front Range.
Archive: In Colorado, Climate Change is Already Slowing You and Your Stuff
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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.
Advocates: Denver Transportation Budget Not Enough; Sidewalks Need More Funding
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Mayor Hancock’s preliminary budget fails to fully fund the city’s transportation priorities for 2020 — and the City Council must make more money available to save lives and improve how people get around the city, activists said Wednesday.
Photo Shows Xfinity Van Rolling Over Near Alexis Bounds’ Ghost Bike
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An anonymous tipster sent Streetsblog photos of crash involving a Comcast Xfinity van, including one of the vehicle tipping over near the ghost bike placed in remembrance of Alexis Bounds.