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Denver Finalizing Blueprints for Future of Transportation, Housing and Parks; Asks for Your Input
As Denver plans for the next 20 years, advocates for livable streets would like to see Denver design more streets for pedestrians, bikes and transit—like the 16th Street Mall. Photo: RTD.
January 8, 2019
Opinion: Denver Should Legalize Scooters Now
The Denver City Council will vote on a bill Wednesday to correct an outdated law that requires electric scooters to operate on sidewalks. The new mobility devices, which first appeared on Denver’s streets this spring, are a good thing for Denver — and you should ask your representative legalize them in bike lanes and on city streets.
December 31, 2018
You and Your Phone Can Fix Blocked Sidewalks and Bike Lanes at Construction Sites
Construction companies often block sidewalks and bike lanes, pushing people into traffic where they are at risk of being hit by a car. A mobile website now lets you report these situations—and help change the city's policy.
December 21, 2018
In Colorado, Climate Change Already Slowing You and Your Stuff, Action Needed Says Author of Climate Report
To keep Colorado’s people and their stuff moving, elected officials must recognize that adapting to a changing climate will require doing things that are unpopular — and it’s time for them to show leadership.
December 18, 2018
Latest Crash Reveals ‘Health Epidemic’ of Cars
The BMW that slammed into the Hornet restaurant over the weekend marks the third crash into the restaurant this year—and highlights "a public health epidemic" on Denver's streets.
December 3, 2018
Last Week: Motorists Killed Three People Walking on Denver Streets
Drivers ended the lives of three people walking in Denver between September 24 and October 1, making it the deadliest eight-day span for pedestrians all year.
October 2, 2018
It’s Time to Take the Downtown Denver Commuter Survey Again (If You Work There)
It's worth taking the survey to help advocates make the case for things like bus lanes, better crosswalks, bike lanes, and employer-subsidized passes for transit and bike-share.
September 28, 2018
Last Week: Motorists Seriously Hurt 18 People — Five Walking and Biking — and Killed One
Stop me if you've heard this before: It was another week of carnage for people walking, biking, and driving around the city.
September 26, 2018
Denver B-cycle Announces Three New Stations, One Near Sun Valley
A new B-cycle station is coming to 14th and Zuni by the end of the month, and two more are scheduled for 2019 at sites owned by the Denver Housing Authority, the bike-share company announced Monday.
September 24, 2018
WTF Is Blueprint Denver? Join Streetsblog and Local Advocates for a Happy Hour Conversation October 4.
For the last 16 years or so, Denver’s neighborhoods and streets have been shaped by “Blueprint Denver,” a planning document meant to manage growth without overwhelming city streets with cars. That hasn’t happened — the vast majority of Denverites drive — but cities are messy and don’t come with an IKEA manual. This summer the … Continued
September 20, 2018
