Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about pedestrian deaths

Sgt. Troy Zimmerman operates a lidar gun to determine the speed of vehicles on W. Colfax Ave. near Federal Blvd. this morning. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Denver Police Hire 9 Officers to Boost Safety by Enforcing Traffic Laws

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 13, 2019 | 8 Comments

This morning Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen stood before a row of motorcycle cops to announce that nine new officers will beef up the city's traffic enforcement efforts. The move aims to cut the city's road deaths, which is increasing dramatically.

A crew of human eyeballs crosses Larimer St. at Speer Blvd. as a part of a campaign to raise awareness of pedestrian safety. Photo: Any Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: There Are Literally Giant Eyeballs on the Street

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 4, 2019 | 2 Comments

A group of eight people wearing gigantic eyeball masks high-fived pedestrians and danced at the corner of Speer Blvd. and Larimer Sts. this morning. The event intends to cut pedestrian fatalities in the state by urging people to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

A pedestrian crosses E. Mississippi Ave. at S. Columbine St. shortly after an in-street pedestrian sign was installed Aug. 23. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: City Installs in-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs Near Wash Park

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 23, 2019 | 3 Comments

The Department of Public Works installed in-street pedestrian signs in the crosswalks at two intersections in the Washington Park neighborhood this morning. The signs come three weeks after Mayor Michael Hancock promised to boost street safety at 24 locations around the city after drivers killed two bicyclists last month, adding to a fast-rising death rate that is on track to reach highest level in over a decade.

As a part of its Vision Zero commitment, Denver installed paint and plastic posts to create a median and curb extensions to increase safety at the intersection of Colfax Ave., Park Ave., and Franklin St. Photo: David Sachs (file photo)

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New Regional Vision Zero Plan Will Encourage Street Safety Beyond Denver & Boulder

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 15, 2019 | 4 Comments

As traffic fatalities skyrocket, a new region-wide Vision Zero program aims to help cities and counties within the Denver Metro improve street safety.

Hundreds of cyclists gathered at the site of Alexis Bounds death Aug. 1.

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Hundreds of Bicyclists Ride, Remember and Party for Fallen Cyclists

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 1, 2019

Hundreds of people on bikes gathered near the ballpark last night before riding in the rain to a candlelight vigil held where a driver hit and killed a bicyclist last week. The second cyclist death in as many weeks, the action was part memorial, part protest and also part of an annual celebration when bicyclists put on dresses and ride through the city.

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As Traffic Deaths Pile up, Mayoral Candidates Offer No New Commitment to Cheap Safety Upgrades

By Andy Bosselman | May 28, 2019 | 5 Comments

As the number of traffic fatalities continues to increase in Denver, the two candidates for mayor stopped short of committing to spending a small amount for fast, cheap street safety improvements.

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