Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about Colfax Avenue

A rendering of what Colfax BRT will look like at Downing Street. Image: DPW

Want Great Bus Service on East Colfax Ave? Tell the City Not to Water Down BRT.

By David Sachs | Nov 17, 2017 | 3 Comments

If they're loud enough, a small group of people can sabotage transportation projects that would benefit the entire city. To prevent that from happening, supporters of good transit and safer streets need to speak up for these projects, and the time to speak up for bus rapid transit on Colfax is now.

Eyes on the Street: It’s Safer to Walk Across Colfax at Park Avenue and Franklin Street

By David Sachs | Oct 30, 2017 | 5 Comments

Denver Director of Transportation and Mobility Crissy Fanganello promised "immediate" fixes to some of the city's most dangerous intersections earlier this month, and Denver Public Works has delivered on East Colfax Avenue where it meets Park Avenue and Franklin Street to form a deadly five-legged intersection.

Mayor Hancock speaks at at the unveiling of his plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries. Photo: David Sachs

Hancock Unveils Final Plan to End Traffic Deaths; City to Take “Immediate Action” on Federal Blvd, Colfax Ave

By David Sachs | Oct 6, 2017 | 4 Comments

Mayor Michael Hancock unveiled his final Vision Zero Action Plan [PDF] to end traffic deaths and serious injuries Friday, just a few hours after a driver struck and injured yet another person walking on Federal Boulevard, Denver's deadliest street.

Neil Westergaard: “Dirty,” “Smelly,” “Dangerous” Bus Riders Will Repel People from Colfax BRT

By David Sachs | Sep 12, 2017 | 49 Comments

In an attempt to discredit the Colfax bus rapid transit plan, the Denver Business Journal boss resorts to lazy stereotypes.

A rendering of Colfax at Downing with center-running bus lanes. Image: DPW

Denver Public Works Unveils Plan for True Bus Rapid Transit on East Colfax Avenue

By David Sachs | Jul 27, 2017 | 4 Comments

Denver Public Works wants to give buses their own lanes down a center strip of the city's busiest bus corridor, complete with "enhanced" stations that speed up the boarding process by letting riders pay beforehand and board at any door. Traffic signals will give buses priority at intersections.

The cloverleaf interchange at Colfax and Federal. Image: Google Maps

Reimagine the Neighborhood-Destroying Interchange at Colfax and Federal

By David Sachs | Mar 15, 2017 | 10 Comments

The cloverleaf at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard is a barrier, not a lucky charm, which is why locals and advocates are gearing up to tear it down.

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