Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about transit

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Why Sustainable Transportation Advocates Need to Talk About Seating

By Kea Wilson | Jan 7, 2021 | No Comments

When we talk about increasing access to sustainable transportation, many street safety advocates fail to talk about placing benches with anywhere near the fervor with which we talk laying train track or building bike lanes. That needs to change.

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Back on Track: What’s Next for the RTD Board of Directors?

By Kelly Mutz | Dec 18, 2020 | No Comments

The main challenge facing the RTD Board is to increase ridership and revenue while providing transportation that is safe and equitable for everyone. Johnson is optimistic: "We just have to be willing to roll up our sleeves and look at what's before us.”

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Antiquated to Elevated: Looking Forward

By Ted Walker | Dec 15, 2020 | No Comments

Denver may not become the internationally-recognized pinnacle of pedestrian access anytime soon, but Denver can pave its way to 21st-century mobility and transit options with the help of those who want to see it succeed the most—her very own residents.

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Back on Track: Transit Equity

By Kelly Mutz | Dec 11, 2020 | No Comments

“Transit justice does not rely on transit agencies alone. The injustices are symptoms of larger problems and the agencies have to work in tandem to create programmatic solutions that make our community safe and accessible for everyone,” Campbell stated.

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Antiquated to Elevated: Building a Bond Project

By Ted Walker | Dec 8, 2020 | No Comments

How does a mobility problem faced by residents eventually become an element of a massive, municipal bond? Here’s a hint: it’s a long process filled with continuous effort, strategic planning and a little creativity.

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Back on Track: Conversations with Doug Tisdale and Kate Williams

By Kelly Mutz | Dec 4, 2020 | No Comments

Doug Tisdale and Kate Williams, two returning RTD Board Directors, reflect on the past four years and what they’ve learned, offering insight into the future of the RTD board.

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