Commentary: Is Denver Ready for The War on Cars?
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Doug Gordon says if there is any sort of war on America’s streets, it’s being inflicted on other road users by cars and the people who drive them.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about pedestrians
The Millennium Bridge is Closed and it Ruined Elias’s Lunch Break
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Denver’s iconic Millennium Bridge closed without notice yesterday, leaving many people who depend on the major pedestrian thoroughfare confused about how to get between the Riverfront and Union Station neighborhoods.
Open Thread: Where in Denver Do You Want a Pedestrian Mall?
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Where would you like to see a few blocks dedicated to pedestrianism, where "urban strollways" and bikeways could exist without without the threat of car crashes or noise and air pollution?
Denver Police Hire 9 Officers to Boost Safety by Enforcing Traffic Laws
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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.
Eyes on the Street: There Are Literally Giant Eyeballs on the Street
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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.
Eyes on the Street: City Installs in-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs Near Wash Park
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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.