biking
These Young Cyclists Don’t Bike to School. Here’s Why.
None of the students at the West Leadership Academy high school participated in National Bike to School Day today, not even those who are part of a bicycle club that took them to the National Youth Bike Summit in New York this February. “There’s no bike rack,” said Francisco Samayoa, a 7th grade student at … Continued
May 8, 2019
Time Lapse: Pedestrians Ignore This Traffic Light That Prioritizes Cars
Pedestrians ignore a traffic light near Union Station because it prioritizes cars, even though people on foot far outnumber vehicles.
May 6, 2019
Check out How These Bicyclists Shop & Roll to Denver Farmer’s Markets
As Denver and Front Range farmer's markets open this weekend or soon after, Streetsblog Denver Twitter followers shared the bike setups they use to get to and from farmers markets, even with a week's worth fresh veggies in tow. But several readers added that it's not all about the gear: A backpack or shoulder bag will do. Check out photos from our readers with a list of farmer's markets and their opening dates.
May 3, 2019
Careless Drivers Who Hurt People in Colorado Likely to Be Taken off the Road
Careless drivers who seriously injure people will be taken off the roads under a bill passed Thursday by state lawmakers — the first time Colorado has decided to treat them differently from drivers who only damage property.
May 2, 2019
Guest Post: Where Should New Schools Be Built to Encourage Walking and Wheeling?
Ahead of National Bike to School Day on May 8, a Ft. Collins official says that schools are often placed too far for travel by foot or bike. But if we went back to neighborhood schools, we could encourage healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime.
May 1, 2019
Pop-up Traffic Calming Demonstration on Federal Shows That Fast, Cheap Fixes Can Improve Safety
Advocates for street safety placed flowers, beach balls, pastel-painted tires and bales of hay on a stretch of Federal Boulevard on Saturday afternoon to show how easily Denver’s deadliest street could be transformed into something safer.
April 29, 2019
Activists: Smashed Tomatoes on Denver Bike Lanes Could Be Our Heads
After the death of a cyclist who was using an unprotected bike lane in Washington D.C., A Denver bike activist organized the #RedCupProject to illustrate how vulnerable people are when they bike in unprotected bike lanes.
April 26, 2019
Streetsblog in the Denver Post: City’s 20-Year-Plan Will Solve Congestion if Drivers Don’t Balk
Denver's new 20-year-plan could solve traffic congestion. But first, drivers must allow controversial changes to the city's streets. But if we don't make room for walking, biking and public transportation, congestion will only get worse.
April 23, 2019
Mayoral Candidate Kalyn Heffernan: The Streetsblog Interview
This is a special edition to our series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 19, 2019
Candidate and Mayor Michael Hancock: The Streetsblog Interview
This is the last in a series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 12, 2019