John Riecke
Recent Posts
Guest Commentary: Changes at Fire Dept Provide Opportunity for Better Streets
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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.
Commentary: Colorado Legislators Must Undo Laws That Hamstring RTD
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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?
The Myth of ‘Balance’ when Talking About How Streets Are Organized
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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.
Lessons of a “Reformed Engineer”: Small Street Changes, Big Impact on Walkability and Safety
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Guest commentary from a Denver resident.