bike lanes
West 23rd Ave Should Be Getting a Bike Lane Extension Across Federal — Unless Parking
Denver Public Works wants to stripe a bike lane on West 23rd Avenue where it intersects one of the city's deadliest streets, Federal Boulevard. But when it comes to protecting humans riding bikes in Denver, there's always the risk that car storage — or the fear of any space getting dedicated to bikes at all — will take precedence.
June 14, 2017
Here Comes the 14th Ave Protected Bike Lane
Denver Public Works crews began installing a protected bike lane on West 14th Avenue this week, the first new protected bikeway of 2017. It should be ready to ride by next week. The bikeway, which replaces a standard, striped bike lane, will run for a half-mile between Speer Boulevard and Bannock Street — or about … Continued
April 25, 2017
Better Bike Lanes Coming to Wynkoop Street, But Car Parking Still Prioritized
Concrete curbs will stop cars from entering the bike lane, which DPW will paint tan to further distinguish it. Parked cars (as well as a bike corral and a B-Cycle station) will add extra protection from traffic.
April 20, 2017
DPW’s About to Flub an Important Part of the Upper Brighton Redesign
It's unfortunate that in 2017, city planners and engineers assume all those new people will come with a car. Why wouldn't they? There's so much room to drive!
March 23, 2017
It Shouldn’t Take Years to Complete the Broadway Bike Lane
Though Denver's bike network has grown over the last few years, a safe, convenient, route to get north and south through the heart of the city has remained elusive.
March 2, 2017
66 Percent of Denver Voters Would Pay a Sales Tax to Build the Bike Network
OnSight Public Affairs polled likely 2017 voters and found that 66 percent would pay a 4-cent sales tax for every $100 in purchases to complete the citywide bike network in five years.
February 10, 2017
Bike Projects Planned For 2017, and What Didn’t Happen in 2016
Denver Public Works shared a list of projects it hopes to get done this year. Here's a look at what's in store for 2017 (and what didn't happen in 2016).
January 26, 2017
Yes, People Bike in the Winter, and Denver’s Bike Lanes Should Reflect That
BikeDenver wants to send the city the message that streets should be ready for the many people who ride year-round for transportation.
January 24, 2017
The 47th Ave Bike Lane Is Here, and It’s Continuous, Except for Two Gaps
A key part of this project was Public Works' ability to re-purpose parking spaces in the mostly residential neighborhood.
November 22, 2016
The Unfinished Stout Street Protected Bike Lane Is a Failure of Leadership
The plan for Stout Street was to install a bike lane, separated from traffic by parked cars, from 19th to Downing. In a sign that Mayor Hancock is out to lunch when it comes to implementing the city’s bike plan, Curtis Park residents stopped Denver Public Works from doing that. Instead, people on bikes can enjoy the … Continued
November 8, 2016