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Why Is Bus Ridership Plummeting in Denver? New Data Tool Offers Insights.
Want to know why people are ditching the bus in Denver while ridership is growing in Seattle, Houston and Columbus? Now there’s a way for activists, academics and policymakers to compare what’s not working in one city to what’s driving success in other places. It's a new web tool that makes it easier to map, visualize and crunch data.
April 30, 2019
Commentary: The University of Colorado Name on RTD’s A Line Is the Dumbest Thing
Why did officials at the Regional Transportation District allow the University of Colorado to slap its name onto the A Line airport train, confusing riders with a transit line that serves none of CU’s four campuses or its medical complex in Aurora? CU paid RTD $5 million for the naming rights in a five-year deal that … Continued
April 25, 2019
MyRide: Why Can’t RTD’s Tap-to-Pay Card Reload Cash Automatically?
RTD frequently praises itself for innovation. But the agency's MyRide tap-to-pay fare payment card lacks basic features, including the ability to automatically add value, which may be why only 1% of RTD riders use the card.
April 24, 2019
With G Line Opening, Has RTD Figured out Positive Train Control?
When the Regional Transportation District opens the long-delayed G-Line on Friday, is it a sign that the agency has finally worked out the electronics difficulties that bedeviled the launch of its first three commuter trains? RTD is the first transit agency in the U.S. to deploy a positive train control system from the ground up … Continued
April 23, 2019
Streetsblog in the Denver Post: City’s 20-Year-Plan Will Solve Congestion if Drivers Don’t Balk
Denver's new 20-year-plan could solve traffic congestion. But first, drivers must allow controversial changes to the city's streets. But if we don't make room for walking, biking and public transportation, congestion will only get worse.
April 23, 2019
Mayoral Candidate Kalyn Heffernan: The Streetsblog Interview
This is a special edition to our series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 19, 2019
Denver’s Upcoming 16th St Mall Renovation Hits Another Milestone
The 16th Street Mall will soon get a major renovation that will spruce up an iconic, but increasingly embarrassing part of Denver. The upgrade will make the 1.2-mile thoroughfare a better place to get around and a more enjoyable place to hang out.
April 17, 2019
Candidate and Mayor Michael Hancock: The Streetsblog Interview
This is the last in a series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 12, 2019
Mayoral Candidate Dr. Lisa Calderón: The Streetsblog Interview
This is the third of a series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 11, 2019
Mayoral Candidate Jamie Giellis: The Streetsblog Interview
This is the second of a series of interviews with candidates for mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
April 10, 2019
