Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about CDOT

A man holds a sign reading "We're on a highway to hell!" while marching in the Global Climate Protest in downtown Denver on Sept. 20. Photo: Andy Bosselman, Streetsblog Denver

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1 Day Before Greta Thunberg Arrives, Report Shows 102% Increase in Metro Denver Auto Emissions

By Andy Bosselman | Oct 10, 2019

Greenhouse gas emissions from autos increased 102 percent in the Denver Metro over 1990 levels. The news comes one day before 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg will lead a Fridays for Future Strike in Denver.

A crew of human eyeballs crosses Larimer St. at Speer Blvd. as a part of a campaign to raise awareness of pedestrian safety. Photo: Any Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: There Are Literally Giant Eyeballs on the Street

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 4, 2019 | 2 Comments

A group of eight people wearing gigantic eyeball masks high-fived pedestrians and danced at the corner of Speer Blvd. and Larimer Sts. this morning. The event intends to cut pedestrian fatalities in the state by urging people to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

Electric vehicles, like this Nissan LEAF e+, need to make up at least 5% of auto manufacturers' sales in Colorado under a rule approved today. Photo: Nissan USA.

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Colorado Adopts California Zero Emission Vehicle Rule

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 16, 2019 | 5 Comments

Today Colorado approved a rule that requires automakers to sell more electric vehicles in the state. The mandate intends to bring a wider range of electric models to car dealers, reduce carbon emissions and clean up polluted air.

Danny Katz of CoPRIG presents a giant card celebrating the success of Bustang to state transportation commissioners Thursday. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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107 Officials: Bustang Is a Success. Now Give Us More Service

By Andy Bosselman | Jul 19, 2019 | 9 Comments

Bustang officials celebrated a sharp rise in ridership that bucks a national trend — and the service’s fourth anniversary achievement was marked with a giant birthday card signed by officials from 107 Colorado cities and towns whose constituents are taking advantage of the expanding service.

Updated: Traffic Violence Report: First Bicycle Death, Two Auto Fatalities

By Andy Bosselman | Jul 16, 2019 | 2 Comments

As deaths on Denver's streets continue to rise, Mayor Michael Hancock pledges to move faster on the city's Vision Zero Action Plan.

Shoshana Lew, executive director of CDOT, outside of the agency's headquarters on May 20. Streetsblog file photo by Andy Bosselman

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CDOT Head Tells Congress: Get Ready for Fight if Trump Rolls Back Auto Standards

By Andy Bosselman | Jul 3, 2019 | 1 Comment

Shoshana Lew, executive director of the Colorado Department of Transportation, went to Washington recently to warn that Colorado will join other states in a lawsuit if the Trump administration wipes out the ability of states to require more efficient gas-powered cars and a wider range of electric vehicles for sale in the state.

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