Today’s Headlines

Uber and RTD team up on paratransit service, neighbors react to deadly crash

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area The Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept ….yep, you read that right. (The Auto Channel) Neighbors call for traffic changes following deadly crash in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood (KDVR) Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 35 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 39 (Good). Centennial State Pedestrian and dog struck and killed … Continued

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Driver killed in high-speed West Highland crash remembered as “incredible father and a beloved member of the community” Brad Brubaker was driving a car that was t-boned by a speeding vehicle that ran a red light. As of this writing, no charges have been filed. (The Denver Post) Denver Officer … Continued

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Colorado’s Big Transportation Plan Makes Transit A Lower Priority — And RTD Gets Nothing (Colorado Public Radio) Viewpoints clash over street closures in Denver’s City Park – Small closures would allow dedicated space to people walking, biking, and rolling, and still allow vehicle access (The Denver Channel) Denver police warn … Continued

Tomorrow: Show your support for a car-free route through City Park at the Parks are for People Rally at 11 a.m. Polis supports local transit but won't pay.

So far in 2021, 15 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Three of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, and 11 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 15 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver, putting us on track for a year just as deadly … Continued

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area RTD to update study about possible FasTracks peak passenger train service to Longmont (Times-Call, trains.com) DRCOG Transportation Advisory Committee Notes (DRMAC) Amtrak announces plans to add service route connecting Cheyenne to the Front Range route (Post Independent) Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 49 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 64 (Moderate) … Continued

Happy National Walking Day! Here are some 1-hour walks in Denver to get you moving. Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Colorado House Passes Bill To Boost RTD Ridership, Lower Fares (finally!) (CBS Local) NACTO Announces New Executive Board Leadership with DOTI’s Eulois Cleckley at the helm (NACTO) With An Eye On Federal Money, RTD To Restart … Continued

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