Today’s Headlines

Denver wants its own Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Green New Deal must include federal government funds. Former Coors Field parking lot will become a block-long mixed-use development.

The G-Line from Denver to Arvada and Whea5t Ridge will finally open April 26. CDOT encourages drivers to turn on “do not disturb while driving” feature on mobile phones. After Aurora voters killed red light cameras, $2.4 million will disappear from the city budget.

Two dead, two children injured after three-vehicle crash in Boulder County. (Fox 31) Adams County Sheriff’s deputy kills Eira Saenz Sandoval, 85, in head-on collision while responding to a call. (Fox 31) RTD promised the G light rail line between Denver and Arvada/Wheat Ridge would open two years ago. As another deadline passed, no new date … Continued

A rendering of what a future bus shelter at Colfax and Broadway will look like. Image: RTD. From Streetsblog Better bus stops and faster trips will come to RTD’s 15 and 15L East Colfax lines as RTD makes its first major upgrades to the corridor in 30 years. (Streetsblog Denver) Other news More on 15 … Continued

A pedestrian comes to a closed sidewalk at a construction site on 19th St. near Wewatta on Mar. 27, 2019. Photo: Andy Bosselman From Streetsblog Navigating around construction sites may soon get easier for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. But yesterday’s tweak to existing policies needs deeper changes, which are coming. (Streetsblog Denver) Other news One … Continued

RTD bus operator Larry Vogt on June 30, 2015, the day Flatiron Flyer service launched. Photo: RTD From Streetsblog Part 1: Colorado’s bus driver shortage: In Denver and across Colorado, transit officials can’t hire enough people to drive buses and operate trains. Without drivers, some vehicles never leave the station or service is cut. (Streetsblog Denver) Other … Continued

From Streetsblog: Congestion pricing: New York is likely to become the first city in the U.S. to toll drivers entering the central business district. The money raised would help to fund the city’s subway. (Streetsblog NYC) Other news: One person hospitalized after Denver Police and Adams County Sheriff’s deputies engaged in a high-speed chase that … Continued

Thornton police officer injured after driver crashed into his stopped vehicle at the I-25 off-ramp to 104th Ave. (Denver Post) 293 drivers arrested for DUI after statewide patrols on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (Patch.com) Lawyers surprised Longmont police did not issue a ticket after mayor hit cyclist. (Daily Camera) Have ideas for the future of … Continued

The number of people driving alone to work in Downtown Denver has fallen slightly. Infographic: Downtown Denver Partnership. From Streetsblog Downtown Denver workers walk, bike and ride transit more. Though the changes are small, fewer people drive alone to work according to a new survey from the Downtown Denver Partnership. (Streetsblog Denver) Other news A … Continued