Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about bus stops

One of two bus stops on the University Boulevard dirtwalk. Photo: David Sachs

#StreetFail: City or Wealthy Homeowners Should Upgrade the University Blvd Dirtwalk

By David Sachs | Jun 7, 2018 | 10 Comments

Fixing this stretch of public space is not technically the responsibility of Denver Public Works, because Denver's sidewalk policy unrealistically expects private homeowners to maintain public sidewalks.

Brandy Davis waits for the 0 at Broadway and Alameda. Photo: David Sachs

“Rolling Out the Red Carpet” for Bus Riders on Broadway

By David Sachs | Oct 10, 2017 | 5 Comments

Everywhere you look, Denver's transportation system treats cars and drivers like VIPs at a club while bus riders get the D-list treatment, queuing at the door just hoping for a table. Transit advocates wanted to flip the script.

Fixing Denver Transit: Waiting for the Bus With Dignity

By David Sachs | Feb 15, 2017 | 18 Comments

Only about 5 percent of the city's 3,000 stops have a shelter. That's 150 citywide.

Eyes on the Street: Progress on the Lawrence Street Transit Island

By David Sachs | Nov 2, 2015 | 9 Comments

The protected bike lanes on Lawrence and Arapahoe streets are well on their way to completion, and so is an accompanying “transit island” that will help people waiting for the bus and people on bikes get where they need to go safely. The island, also known as a “floating bus stop,” gives pedestrians a safe haven […]