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Denver is on the verge of failure in building out a high comfort bike lane network

By Allen Cowgill | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments

Allen Cowgill is a Denver advocate focused on safer streets and sustainable transportation. He is a member of the Denver Bicycle Lobby and is on Twitter at @AllenCowgill. Did you ever walk through Commons Park about 5 or 10 years ago before they put up the fence to keep people from walking on the grass? […]

Commentary: Leverage transit infrastructure to increase vaccine access

By Maggie Lea | May 19, 2021 | No Comments

Maggie Lea is the Grants Manager with Mile High Connects. Maggie was born and raised in Denver, and has a deep love for this community and dedication to its people. Case: leverage existing transit infrastructure for equitable vaccine distribution In the months since COVID-19 vaccination efforts kicked off in the state, we’ve made enormous strides […]

Commentary: Scooters, bikes and pedestrians. Can they coexist?

By Streetsblog Denver | May 13, 2021 | No Comments

Soon Denver will have two contractors that will be permitted to provide scooters and shared bike systems to our streets. In total 3,000 scooters and 600 bikes will be allowed on our streets and sidewalks. The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, a Statewide Coalition that supports the rights and freedoms for people with disabilities, encourages the use of multi-modal devices to help keep our community active and healthy.

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Commentary: 100 Years of School Safety Patrol Coming to Denver

By Cassie Tanner | Apr 20, 2021 | No Comments

AAA Colorado is always looking to expand the School Safety Patrol program, especially with a renewed focus on Denver to align with the City’s Vision Zero initiatives and its Safe Routes to School 5-Year Action Plan, now in development.

Man riding bike in green bike lane with marijuana clip art

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It’s Illegal To Smoke A Joint And Ride Your Bike in New York, But Not THAT Illegal

By Dave Colon | Apr 1, 2021 | No Comments

It's a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony, a lawyer tells Streetsblog. This is public service journalism at its best.

Pete Buttigieg with U.S. flag and USDOT flag

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Buttigieg broadly commits to increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending

By Sharon Hoyer | Mar 26, 2021 | No Comments

Sec. Pete Buttigieg presented an ambitious vision for a more just and sustainable transportation system in the U.S. We’ll be eagerly following the funding, regulation and policy specifics of how this vision can be realized.

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