biking
Eyes on the Street: The 14th Street Bike Lane Is Immediately Denver’s Best
The protected bikeway feels more comfortable than other on-street bikeways — but there are a few chinks in its armor.
August 31, 2017
Private “Dockless” Bike-Share Companies Look to Launch on Denver Streets
While B-cycle requires stationary docks to operate -- and lots of docks close together to operate really well — UrBike is "dockless." Riders will have the flexibility to go more places, because they don't require fixed stations. A GPS-based lock, controlled by a smart phone app, will let riders pick up bikes and drop off them off almost anywhere, in theory.
August 4, 2017
Dan Grunig to Step Down as Bicycle Colorado Director
The organization is searching for a new director, with Grunig expected to stay on until December.
August 1, 2017
Of Course the Lawrence and Arapahoe Protected Bike Lanes Made Ridership Soar
After Denver Public Works installed the Arapahoe and Lawrence Street bike lanes in 2015, people who used them felt safer, and a lot more people biked on the streets. That's according to early results from a Denver Public Works study documenting the effects of the city's first parking-protected bikeways [PDF].
July 24, 2017
That Was Fast — Ray Scott Backs Down from Colorado Bike Tax
Scott, a Republican from Grand Junction, now has cold feet.
July 21, 2017
The Last Thing Colorado Needs Is a Tax on Bikes
When State Senator Ray Scott is done with bikes, perhaps he can introduce a tax on shoes.
July 20, 2017
MLK Blvd and 31st Ave Are Getting New Bike Lanes. Will They Be Protected?
Protected bike lanes on this pair of east-west streets would clearly be the most effective option to improve safety and make more people comfortable getting around on bikes.
July 13, 2017
Step Right Up and Get Your 2017 Bike to Work Day Guide
It's time for that one day of the year when reverence for one particular tool of travel takes hold of local media, businesses, nonprofits, and public officials. Bike to Work Day is Wednesday.
June 27, 2017
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
Denver Streets Partnership to Denverites: Convince Electeds to Restore Ped-Bike Funding
Mayor Michael Hancock and the Denver City Council have a chance to back up all their talk about safe streets and elevating transportation options other than cars.
June 13, 2017
