Sahra Sulaiman
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Seattle and Minneapolis: A Tale of Two Upzones
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Dense, walkable cities mean more families can afford to stay, and public transport gets a boost. They’re also greener than suburbs, with their large homes and car-dependent multitudes. But changing zoning rules that break the car culture isn’t easy. A long read from our friends at Grist.
Transportation Leaders Demand Safer Crossings
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More and more roads have protected bike lanes — but intersections are where the rubber (and sometimes pedestrians and cyclists) hits the road.
Tuesday’s Headlines
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To people who walk, bike and ride transit: CDOT is listening. RTD derailment delaying E, F and R lines. Tech that limits semi truck speeds needed after fiery I-70 crash last month. More headlines ..
To People Who Walk, Bike and Ride Transit: CDOT Is Listening
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Transportation officials launched a statewide listening tour that will give Coloradans the chance to sound off on where limited state transportation dollars should be spent. But even in the heavily car-dependent Centennial State, officials at the state’s highway agency say they want to talk about walking, biking and transit.
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
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Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
WRONG! Safety Officials Think Tech Gadgets Will Save Pedestrians from Monster SUVs
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We know SUVs are killing pedestrians. But none of the traffic safety agencies is willing to alert the public about it.
Monday’s Headlines
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From Streetsblog Data geek: After tracking 102 train rides, RTD’s on-time rate clocks in at 36%. As a growing metropolis, we need more reliable transit, says Ryan Dravitz. (Streetsblog Denver) Other news Car enthusiasts raise money for the family of Francisco Morales. A drunk driver hit and killed the father of two. (Fox 31) It’s […]
The Real Reason Roads Are In Bad Shape
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States don't lack money for road maintenance. They just spend it on expensive new projects — ribbon cuttings! — instead.
There’s a Right Way to Spend Trillions on Infrastructure
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A new report seeks to upend the debate over infrastructure to investments that boost mass transit while saving the planet.
Data Geek: Blogger Tracks 102 RTD Train Rides, 74% Were Not on Time
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After tracking 102 train rides, RTD’s rail reliability clocks in at 36%. As a growing metropolis, we need more reliable transit, says Ryan Dravitz.