Mark Fetterhoff
Mark Fetterhoff, is a board member of WalkDenver.
He was introduced to walking and livability issues while working for aging and health nonprofits, including AARP, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and the New York Academy of Medicine. You might find him walking to work, sporting events and local breweries.
Recent Posts
Dedicated Bus Lanes Prove Successful in Massachusetts
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The "pilot" phase for the new Mount Auburn bus lanes in Cambridge and Watertown is over, and the two municipalities are making the new bus lanes and transit-priority traffic signals a permanent amenity for riders of the 71 and 73 MBTA's "trackless trolley" bus routes.
Study: Two-Way Bike Lanes Produce More Injuries
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A new study found that the safest bike facilities on busy streets are Dutch-style, sidewalk-level bike lanes or protected bike lanes with no driveways or intersections, such as those on bridges
Colorado Adopts California Zero Emission Vehicle Rule
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Today Colorado approved a rule that requires automakers to sell more electric vehicles in the state. The mandate intends to bring a wider range of electric models to car dealers, reduce carbon emissions and clean up polluted air.
How Columbus Doubled Downtown Bus Commuting
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Free transit for downtown workers raised their transit-commuting rate from 5 percent to 10 to 14 percent.
Friday’s Headlines
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Outside Magazine covers a "shift in the conversation” about bike safety in Denver. Federal is the most dangerous street to walk in Denver. A new regional Vision Zero plan will encourage street safety beyond Denver and Boulder. More headlines...
New Regional Vision Zero Plan Will Encourage Street Safety Beyond Denver & Boulder
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As traffic fatalities skyrocket, a new region-wide Vision Zero program aims to help cities and counties within the Denver Metro improve street safety.
Uber is a Slow-Motion Tragedy
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More congested cities. Weakened transit systems. To top it off, Uber lost $5.2 billion last quarter.
Federal Program Would Help Cities Tear Down Highways
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A new pot of money would help undo the sometimes-racist legacy of urban highway construction.
Thursday’s Headlines
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An RTD train hit and killed a pedestrian. Fewer than 250 people have signed up for RTD’s new discount program. There’s no sidewalk on a Park Hill pedestrian route to 40th & Colorado Station. More headlines ...
Eyes on the Street: No Sidewalk on Park Hill Route to 40th & Colorado Station
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This video chronicles the the lack of a sidewalk East 35th Avenue at Colorado. The street is a major pedestrian thoroughfare for people in Northeast Park Hill to get to 40th & Colorado Station.