Eyes on the Street: DPW Installs Flashing Beacon Signals at 30th and Downing RTD Station, More to Come
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If you've ever been to Boulder, you've seen this things all over the place. But this is new for Denver.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about crosswalks
Eyes on the Street: Crosswalk Art Adds More Color to East Colfax
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Crossing East Colfax Avenue just got a little more interesting. Denver Public Works made part of the street car-free over the weekend so people could paint the crosswalks at Steele and Adams with birds, guitars, musical notes, and a stylized design of the word “Colfax.” The project is a collaboration between the Bluebird Business Improvement District and Department […]
Denver Engineers Finally Have Clear Rules to Make Safe Pedestrian Crossings
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It’s hard for cities to create safe, walkable streets when engineers follow a playbook that prioritizes car speeds above all. During a redesign of Federal Boulevard, for example, Denver Public Works ignored pleas for safer pedestrian crossings because the agency viewed moving traffic as the primary “purpose and need” of the road. Change the playbook, though, […]
Get a Look at the Latest Design Proposal for Brighton Boulevard
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It’s been about six months since the city last presented its street design for Brighton Boulevard between 29th and 44th in RiNo. Designers unveiled the final design Wednesday night at a town hall meeting. This sleek video provides an overview. The design promises a substantial overhaul: Wide sidewalks where none exist now, safer intersections, and a raised bike lane along a 1.5-mile street that’s quickly […]