David Sachs

David cut his teeth covering transportation, development, politics, education, and art in D.C. He's covered sustainable transportation for Streetsblog since 2015 and has lived in Denver's Cheesman Park neighborhood since 2012.

Where Federal Boulevard meets Alameda Avenue. Image: Google Maps

The Case for Turning Big, Wide Roads Into Human-Scale Streets

By David Sachs | May 11, 2017 | 4 Comments

New research suggests that arterials with lower traffic volumes, safe crosswalks, generous pedestrian infrastructure, and street trees perform better on several quality-of-life indicators. The challenge is transforming the streets.

Buchtel Boulevard, which is four lanes, will shrink to two lanes, for the most part. This section is east of High Street. Image: OV Consulting

Here’s the Plan for a Buchtel Bike Lane and Safer Intersections Around South Denver RTD Stations

By David Sachs | May 10, 2017 | 6 Comments

It’s not easy to reach the University of Denver and Colorado RTD stations by foot or by bike, which is why Denver Public Works, the University of Denver, Denver Community Planning and Development, and nonprofit Transportation Solutions have been working on a plan to redesign nearby streets. On Tuesday, the group shared the latest version of its […]

Showing — Not Just Talking About — the Dangers of Walking in Denver

By David Sachs | May 9, 2017 | 2 Comments

Jonathon Stalls, founder of the pedestrian advocacy group Walk2Connect, wants those in power and the general public to understand the danger and indignity that walkers suffer just trying to get around the city.

Imagine the Money to Improve Denver Transit Is in Your Hands. How Would You Spend It?

By David Sachs | May 8, 2017 | 2 Comments

The Build Your Own Transit System survey lets people prioritize projects with a budget of $100.

Don Hunt Throws Walking, Biking, and Transit Under the Single Occupancy Vehicle

By David Sachs | May 5, 2017 | 32 Comments

At one point, Hunt compared the group's vision for a sustainable transportation network to "Portlandia," a parody television show.

Damian Solis was in fifth grade at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside. Photo: GoFundMe

Remembering Damian Solis, 11, Killed Crossing the Street

By David Sachs | May 4, 2017 | 6 Comments

A child has been killed in an area known by officials to be deadly. To have government reps tell it, no one is responsible except Solis, who is gone. Naturally, the focus is on a barrier to stop people from crossing the street, instead of slower speeds and safer crossings.

7th and Federal — cross at your own risk. Image: Google Maps

Remembering Danny Bramer, the Fourth Pedestrian Killed on Denver’s Streets This Year

By David Sachs | May 4, 2017 | 1 Comment

Bramer's untimely death represented the third person killed while walking Federal this year — out of four total pedestrian deaths.

Oscar Gomez of Elyria Swansea crosses the train tracks at 47th and York with his daughter, who goes to Swansea Elementary nearby.

Why a Hellish Elyria Swansea Intersection Deserves a Fast Fix

By David Sachs | May 3, 2017 | 6 Comments

There is no excuse, in a first-world country, in an economically booming city, for the intersection of 47th and York.

The "good old days" aren't coming back, despite the City Council's best efforts. Photo: Western History Collection, Denver Public Library

“Science Deniers” on City Council Drag Denver Backward By Requiring More Parking

By David Sachs | May 2, 2017 | 34 Comments

The Denver City Council voted 9 to 2 Monday to mandate more parking on small lots, fueling higher housing costs and more traffic. The decision ended a nine-month saga in which the council caved completely to residents who insist that city policy should prioritize their ability to park for free on the street in front of their homes, […]

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