Photo Essay: Walking, Biking and Transit in Buenos Aires
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Streetsblog Denver editor Andy Bosselman recently traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Check out his photos and observations related to the city's mobility options.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about crosswalks
New Regional Vision Zero Plan Will Encourage Street Safety Beyond Denver & Boulder
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As traffic fatalities skyrocket, a new region-wide Vision Zero program aims to help cities and counties within the Denver Metro improve street safety.
Guest Post: The Pedestrian Beg Button: Why is It Still a Thing?
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Cars don’t have to press a button to cross the street, so why should pedestrians?
Time Lapse: Pedestrians Ignore This Traffic Light That Prioritizes Cars
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Pedestrians ignore a traffic light near Union Station because it prioritizes cars, even though people on foot far outnumber vehicles.
Blocked Sidewalks at Denver Construction Sites Could Improve
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Navigating around construction sites may soon get easier for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. But today's tweak to existing policies doesn't go far enough, say safety advocates.
Why Does Downtown Denver Have Street Corners That Drivers Can Roll Right Over?
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According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, corners with huge turning radii have a direct correlation with drivers making high-speed turns that endanger pedestrians trying to cross the street. Urban street corners with a radius of more than 15 feet should be rare, NACTO says. Most of these downtown corners are at 25 feet.