Remembering the People Killed While Walking and Biking on Denver Streets in 2017
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Last year, 51 people lost their lives in traffic crashes, including 14 people walking and one person biking.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about Pedestrian Safety
No, Colorado DOT, Balloons Won’t Stop Drivers From Killing People on Dangerous Streets
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Another tone deaf PR campaign does nothing to solve a systemic problem.
Eyes on the Street: “HAWK” Signals Installed in Stapleton, More to Come in Westwood, Green Valley Ranch
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Denver is now home to three “high-intensity activated crosswalk beacons,” or HAWK signals, to make crossing safer for pedestrians. More are on the way. The first, installed by Colorado DOT at I-70 and Pecos Street, has been around awhile. The two newest ones are in denser residential and commercial areas, both in Stapleton — at […]
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.
Making More Room for Cars Is Exactly What Federal Boulevard Doesn’t Need
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Federal Boulevard is the type of street Denver should have started redesigning yesterday in order to reach Mayor Michael Hancock's stated goal of eliminating traffic deaths. But even as nearby neighborhoods prepare to absorb more residents, the city is still prioritizing car traffic at their expense.
Denver’s Big 20-Year Plan for Federal Boulevard Aims Low
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Back in May, Denver Public Works set out to redesign Federal Boulevard. Last week the agency came out with a draft plan for Federal, and anyone hoping for a 21st century design that truly prioritizes transit and safe walking and biking will be disappointed. Federal needs serious help. It’s one of the most dangerous streets in […]