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John Riecke

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Guest Commentary: Changes at Fire Dept Provide Opportunity for Better Streets

By John Riecke | Mar 13, 2020 | No Comments
Safe-streets advocate John Riecke argues for a fire chief who will decrease vehicle size, lowering the need for wider streets and increasing safety as a result.
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Commentary: Colorado Legislators Must Undo Laws That Hamstring RTD

By John Riecke | Nov 27, 2019 | No Comments
What would you say if I told you I could reduce RTD’s budget deficit while decreasing fares, and make the whole system more useful, all without raising taxes?
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The Myth of ‘Balance’ when Talking About How Streets Are Organized

By John Riecke | Jul 16, 2018 | 43 Comments
The status quo is imbalance, so when you hear people preaching "balance," ask them what a car and a bicycle look like on a see-saw — because that’s how our streets are balanced right now.
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Lessons of a “Reformed Engineer”: Small Street Changes, Big Impact on Walkability and Safety

By John Riecke | May 14, 2018 | 1 Comment
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