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Eyes on the Street: Temporary Traffic-Calming Pops Up on South Tejon in Athmar Park
On Saturday, armed with traffic cones, old car tires, some paint, and some planters, reps from the Athmar Park Neighborhood Association and WalkDenver dressed South Tejon Street with three (temporary) safety interventions.
September 11, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Denver Public Works Builds 3 Traffic Circles on 35th After Years of Planning
On Tuesday, the traffic circle on 35th Avenue and Raleigh Street in West Highland was already calming car speeds a day after Denver Public Works installed it.
August 21, 2018
#StreetFail: Drivers Can Now Blast Right Down 19th Ave at Sherman Street without Stopping
Two crashes. Two cars on the sidewalk. This intersection is screaming for two more stop signs, and it should take days, not months or years.
August 14, 2018
Denver’s New Blueprint for Growth Puts Peds First, But Every Street Won’t Be “Complete”
City's new land use and transportation plan has recommendations for people-first streets, but will they play out in real life?
August 9, 2018
It’ll Be a While Before Denverites See Gains from City’s First-Ever Transit Plan, Unveiled Monday
The Denveright transit plan was released today. Here's what it does and doesn't do.
August 6, 2018
DPW Has a Federal Boulevard Widening It Would Like to Sell You as a Pedestrian Safety Project
Denver Public Works is parading basic necessities around as big safety fixes, but documents show that the project has always been about making it more convenient to drive.
July 27, 2018
News Digest: Two Weeks of Urban Transportation Happenings in Denver
Streetsblog Denver is back after a vacation hiatus. While away, the mayor made bike lane promises, motorists killed people, and the RTD election slate crystallized.
July 26, 2018
Denver Public Works Clearing a Path for Dockless Bike-Share, Scooter-Share Companies
The rules are still in development, but the city says companies will be able to apply for permits on June 29.
June 18, 2018
Denver Should Take a Page From Minneapolis on Complete Streets Policy
If Denver City Council and Mayor Michael Hancock gave firm directives to improve walking, biking, and transit, Denver Public Works would have to listen.
June 14, 2018
Let’s Have a Sober Conversation About Scooters on Denver’s Streets
Uninvited, yes, but electric scooters are popular and seem to align with the city's goals — and could work well if properly regulated.
June 6, 2018