Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about sidewalks

There's room on Blake Street for a temporary pedestrian walkway, but no policy to make it happen. Photo: Jill Locantore

Walking Around Construction Projects Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous and Demeaning

By David Sachs | May 23, 2018 | 4 Comments

Denver Public Works is looking to change its rules for construction permits, and the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pushing the department to guarantee better conditions for pedestrians.

Denver Will Help Residents Pay for Sidewalk Repairs Starting Next Year

By David Sachs | Nov 9, 2017 | 5 Comments

A Denver law that lays the responsibility of public sidewalks at the feet of private homeowners won't change any time soon, but the city will soon have a fund that helps residents pay for repairs.

City Council Won’t Seek Funding Increase for Bike Lanes

By David Sachs | Oct 3, 2017 | 9 Comments

At the current rate of funding, Denver won't complete building out its bike network until 2042.

Eyes on the Street: “Sidewalks” Popping Up on Walnut Street

By David Sachs | Aug 3, 2017 | 5 Comments

The "sidewalks" are actually just street space that's been separated from traffic with "curb stops" (low-lying concrete barriers).

Kansas City Takes Its Sidewalk Network More Seriously Than Denver

By David Sachs | Jul 21, 2017 | 1 Comment

Right now Denver's bond includes just $30.7 million dollars for sidewalks, meaning KC's bond outspends Denver's 5 to 1 on the most basic form of transportation infrastructure.

East 23rd Avenue has a fresh sidewalk on one side, but none on the other. Photo: David Sachs

Councilman Kashmann Wants More Funding for Sidewalks in the November Bond

By David Sachs | Jul 18, 2017 | 1 Comment

The allocation to sidewalks might be less of a problem if Denver had a policy and a funding stream that treated sidewalks as fundamental infrastructure instead of a special treat for lucky neighborhoods. But that's not the case.

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