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.
Recent Posts
Walking Around Construction Projects Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous and Demeaning
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Denver Public Works is looking to change its rules for construction permits, and the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pushing the department to guarantee better conditions for pedestrians.
Last Week: 11 Life-Changing Injuries, 455 Crashes on Denver Streets
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Between May 13 and May 19, 11 people were seriously injured in a traffic collisions on Denver streets -- one person walking, five people on motorcycles, and five people in cars. The traffic death toll on Denver's streets remained at 16.
Why Is Denver’s “Alt Weekly” Peddling Anti-Bike Propaganda?
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On Saturday, Westword published some click bait that divides people who ride bikes and people who drive into warring tribes, and even suggests bicyclists don't belong on city streets. We're biting.
In a First for Denver, Neighborhood Traffic Circles Coming to West Highland
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Problem is, it's taken years for DPW to deliver on something so inexpensive and easy to install. The beauty of these safety interventions is that they're nimble — the city shouldn't take years to get them done across Denver.
The Longer Mayor Hancock Puts Off Safety Fixes for Federal Blvd, the More Lives Will Be Lost
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At Denver's Ride and Walk of Silence for victims of traffic violence, the Vision Zero Coalition called for Hancock to commit $5 million to make Federal Boulevard safer.
Last Week: One Death, 7 Life-Changing Injuries, 443 Crashes on Denver Streets
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Between May 5 and May 11, one person driving was killed in a traffic collision on Denver streets. One person walking, three people on motorcycles, and three people driving were seriously injured.
Denver’s Cut of the State Transportation Bill, and How Hancock Should Fund Car Independence
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There's no excuse not use the new revenue to jump start what Hancock claims to care about: cutting solo driving commutes from 73 percent to 50 by 2030 and doubling the share of walking, biking, and transit trips in the process.
Wednesday: Join the Ride and Walk of Silence to Remember Victims of Traffic Violence
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The location of the ceremony is significant. It's a stone's throw from Federal Boulevard, Denver's deadliest street.
In a Bike-Share Desert, Elyria Swansea Bicycle Library Gives Kids, Families Freedom to Ride
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For just $20 a year anyone can check out one of 40 or so bikes for two days at a time (or more, with permission).
Report: RTD, Colorado Schools Should Prioritize Electric Buses to Save Money, Reduce Pollution
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If the Regional Transportation District and Colorado school districts invested in electric buses, they would not only help curb harmful diesel emissions, a new report finds, but would save many millions in the long run.
Last Week: 461 Crashes, One Person Killed, Four Life-Changing Injuries on Denver Streets
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Between April 28 and May 4, one person walking and three people driving were injured in traffic collisions on Denver streets. One person on a motorcycle was killed.
New Ranking: Fort Collins, Boulder, Colorado Springs Better Than Denver for Biking
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Shout out to Fort Collins, which PeopleForBikes ranked first in the country, and Boulder, which came in third. Colorado Springs came in 23rd and Denver came in 27th, behind cities like Cleveland and Tucson.