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Eyes on the Street: Denver Public Works Tests Traffic-Calming on 26th Avenue

By David Sachs | Dec 20, 2017 | 4 Comments

Denver Public Works crews just installed pedestrian islands at two intersections with a lot of foot traffic: 26th Avenue and Tennyson Street near Sloan's Lake Park, and 26th and King Street near Brown Elementary School.

Crashes in which drivers struck pedestrians on Denver streets ticked upward between 2011 and 2015. Chart: DPW

Denver’s Deadliest Streets for Walking Are Built for Speeding Traffic

By David Sachs | Dec 18, 2017 | No Comments

The Pedestrian Crash Analysis [PDF], a document released last week by Denver Public Works, zooms in on crashes to inform street fixes moving forward.

Getting to Know Eulois Cleckley, Hancock’s Choice to Head Denver Public Works

By David Sachs | Nov 15, 2017 | 1 Comment

Eulois Cleckley will helm Denver Public Works, Mayor Michael Hancock announced Tuesday, starting on December 11. Cleckley replaces interim chief George Delaney, who took over following the retirement of Jose Cornejo in May.

"Cars are jammed up," Greg Dare tells a Denver7 reporter as cars drive by unimpeded. Image: Denver7

Denver7 Reports: A Car Guy Hates a Biking and Walking Project, Therefore It’s Bad

By David Sachs | Oct 31, 2017 | 8 Comments

In a segment that aired yesterday, reporter Jackie Crea interviewed a guy who doesn't like changes meant to calm traffic speeds and improve conditions for walking and biking at the intersection of Morrison Road, Alameda Avenue, and Knox Court.

Denver Is 1 to 2 Years Out From Having a Department of Transportation. Who Will Lead it?

By David Sachs | Oct 26, 2017 | No Comments

It's been nearly four months since Mayor Michael Hancock announced his plan to break transportation out of Denver Public Works. The move could have profound effects on the pace and scope of change to city streets, which is necessary to prioritize walking, biking, and transit and move the needle on car dependence.

Work Downtown? Take the 2017 Commuter Survey to Make Your Voice Heard

By David Sachs | Sep 26, 2017 | 2 Comments

In the past the survey has revealed cringe-worthy truths. These aren't fixed demographics to shrug at — they're red flags to wave in the face of decision-makers.

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