Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about CDOT

CDOT’s Solution for a Slippery Sidewalk? Just Close It Down

By David Sachs | Nov 30, 2015 | 3 Comments

The fresh coat of snow that covered Denver last night may be pretty to look at, but if you’re walking to, say, a bus stop on Hampden Avenue, you’re actually breaking the law. That’s because some sidewalks on Hampden Avenue, a state highway under the Colorado Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction, are closed during icy conditions. Yep, next to […]

Most of Denver’s Pedestrian Deaths Have Happened on These Four Streets

By David Sachs | Nov 13, 2015 | No Comments

Sunday is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a day in which people recall their friends and family members who’ve been killed or seriously injured because of traffic violence. It’s also a time to reflect on how to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on our streets, which have become scenes for traffic violence so […]

It’s Weird That For Some, Having Choices Doesn’t Constitute Freedom

By David Sachs | Nov 12, 2015 | No Comments

If you have a minute, this video is good for a laugh. In it, Independence Institute President Jon Caldara says the Colorado Department of Transportation has been “infected by mission creep.” How? By investing money in transit and bicycle infrastructure. Caladra is referring to CDOT’s new regional bus service, Bustang, and Governor John Hickenlooper’s commitment to spend […]

CDOT’s Bhatt: “We Are All About Alternative Modes of Transportation”

By David Sachs | Nov 6, 2015 | No Comments

Yesterday the Transit Alliance held its annual Transit Event, which honored advocates, lawmakers, and companies from the world of transit, walking, and biking. RTD Interim General Manager Dave Genova was a lock for the keynote address for obvious reasons, but the other speaker was a less obvious choice: Shailen Bhatt, executive director of the highway-inclined Colorado […]

A Low-Tech Suggestion for Transportation Safety: Stop Widening City Streets

By David Sachs | Oct 29, 2015 | 6 Comments

Colorado Department of Transportation Director Shailen Bhatt on Wednesday announced a $20 million initiative to outfit the state’s roads with cutting edge technology. His goal: Eliminate roadway deaths and congestion by asking tech ventures to step in and help solve problems. The initiative, dubbed “RoadX,” will contract out the development of high-tech solutions to road troubles. Semi-autonomous vehicles, for […]

If You Think Congestion Is a Problem, You Should Welcome US 36 Toll Lanes

By David Sachs | Oct 16, 2015 | 6 Comments

The Colorado Department of Transportation finalized rates for express lanes on US 36 and I-70 this week, and people are freaking out. The express lanes create an incentive for people to travel by more efficient means: Buses and carpools can use them for free, and to ensure that the lanes keep flowing smoothly, anyone else […]

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