Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about biking

A new map-based survey to inform Denver's Vision Zero plan. Image: City and County of Denver

Drop a Pin on This Map to Tell DPW Where to Fix Dangerous Streets

By David Sachs | Mar 7, 2017 | 5 Comments

Yesterday, the city posted a map-based survey that lets Denverites identify deficient pedestrian crossings, ineffective bike lanes, high-speed streets, and other dangerous conditions for walking and biking.

That bright green line up top represents the raised bike lane coming to Brighton Boulevard. Imagine if it continued south, through the heart of the city and all the way to I-25 and Broadway. Image: DPW

It Shouldn’t Take Years to Complete the Broadway Bike Lane

By David Sachs | Mar 2, 2017 | 7 Comments

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.

The number of people killed while walking or biking on Denver streets is more than 50 percent higher than DPW's Vision Zero dashboard says. Source: Denver PD and DPW Vision Zero Dashboard

DPW’s Vision Zero Dashboard Seriously Undercounts Denver Traffic Deaths

By David Sachs | Mar 1, 2017 | 5 Comments

Denver Public Works puts the total number of people killed between 2012 and 2015 while walking and biking at 51. Documents from the Denver Police Department tell a different story.

Wednesday: Lobby Your Legislators for Safe Streets for Biking and Walking

By David Sachs | Feb 27, 2017 | No Comments

Bicycle Colorado needs everyday people to speak up about safe streets, so that politicians keep their constituents in mind when crafting and voting on legislation, for instance, and prioritizing funding for biking and walking.

Denver has to focus on moving people, not cars, in its limited street space.

Denver Post: Prioritizing People Instead of Cars Is “Extreme”

By David Sachs | Feb 24, 2017 | 11 Comments

The Denver Post wants the city to slow down on this whole 21st Century transportation thing. In its latest editorial ("No, Denver Shouldn't Make Driving More Difficult"), the paper warns against setting aside street space so people can get around quickly and safely on the bus or a bike.

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