transit

Will Denver’s growth lead to streets and neighborhoods that are walkable, bikeable, and transit-rich — or suffocated with cars? You can weigh in . City Hall is currently pursuing four major plans under the “Denveright” umbrella. These include a strategy to improve transit service inside Denver proper, a blueprint for a seamless pedestrian network, and a land use plan to integrate development with transit. … Continued

Earlier this year, RTD made a splash when it finally made real-time bus data available, enabling riders to take the guesswork out of when the next bus would come. Currently, real-time data is only available for local and regional bus routes. RTD officials say the agency will launch the service for express and for rail lines later this year. … Continued

As more people come to Denver, will car traffic overrun streets and neighborhoods, or will the city steer its growth to encourage more trips by transit, biking, and walking? Under the banner “Denveright,” Mayor Michael Hancock and his administration launched four new plans Thursday that could shape Denver for decades to come. Most relevant to streets and transportation are … Continued

On Wednesday the Colorado Contractors Association retreated from its bid to subsidize driving even further by asking Coloradans to pay up to $700 million more in sales tax reserved mostly for road and highway projects. In March, the CCA floated 10 ballot measures that focused almost solely on roads. In a statement, the lobbying group … Continued

Here’s a #StreetFail that gets at how much progress Denver still needs to make to become a great transit city. It’s a sad bus stop at 40th and Fillmore in Elyria Swansea, across the street from Bruce Randolph School, on a side of the road with no sidewalks. Happy Walk to School Day, kids! Because RTD and … Continued

The A-Line between Union Station and Denver International Airport opened today to loads of fanfare: Two ribbon cuttings (one at each end of the line), 14 scheduled speeches, and a media train that departed at 5 a.m. As Streetsblog wrote earlier this week, the hype for the A Line has gotten a little out of … Continued

There are two Denvers, Mile High Connects Executive Director Dace West said Tuesday: The one portrayed in the media as the best place to live, and the one that’s now too expensive for longtime residents to afford. West spoke during the transit advocacy group’s “regional call to action to address our gentrification and displacement crisis.” … Continued

The Metro Mayors Caucus, an influential group of 41 mayors from Denver to Dacono, won’t be supporting a potential ballot measure to raise the statewide sales tax and use the proceeds to subsidize driving while leaving transit in the lurch. The Colorado Contractors Association wants people to pay up to $700 million more for everyday items each year in order to fund … Continued

A little over two weeks from now, a notorious local rite of passage will end for many: Slogging in traffic to Denver International Airport. The A-Line from Union Station to DIA opens April 22. If all goes well, air travelers will gain a reliable way to catch the plane, and airport employees will gain an efficient commute. Transit lines connecting downtown to the airport work … Continued