transportation policy
Uber Slams Brakes on Bike Share Expansion, Pulls Out of Atlanta and San Diego
September 16, 2019
France Will Subsidize E-Bike Buyers — But U.S. Won’t
September 16, 2019
Late Night Workers Could Save Big With 24-Hour Transit
September 10, 2019
CDOT Head Tells Congress: Get Ready for Fight if Trump Rolls Back Auto Standards
Shoshana Lew, executive director of the Colorado Department of Transportation, went to Washington recently to warn that Colorado will join other states in a lawsuit if the Trump administration wipes out the ability of states to require more efficient gas-powered cars and a wider range of electric vehicles for sale in the state.
July 3, 2019
Expert: Colorado Should Build High-Speed Rail Along I-25
As Colorado studies rail options along the congested I-25 corridor, experts say few would ride options slower than high-speed rail. But a well-funded anti-rail cabal is likely to defeat any push for bullet trains.
June 3, 2019
From the Bus Stop to the Fast Lane: How Cities Can Speed up Buses, Improve Ridership
As fewer people ride transit — in Denver and across the country — local governments and transit agencies blame a number of factors without discussing speed of service. But slow buses, combined with other elements of poor service, are a critical factor in declining transit ridership across the country.
April 4, 2019
Lower Fares for Low-Income Riders in Hands of RTD Board that May or May Not Approve Them
Cherry-picking from a new fare structure proposal would have rippling — and possibly crippling — effects on the RTD Board's own goals.
July 31, 2018
Widening Roads Does No Favors for Denver’s Economy
It's old news that wider highways don't fix congestion, but a new study debunks the myth that the economic success of cities and suburbs depends on the unfettered movement of cars and trucks.
June 20, 2018
Denver Should Take a Page From Minneapolis on Complete Streets Policy
If Denver City Council and Mayor Michael Hancock gave firm directives to improve walking, biking, and transit, Denver Public Works would have to listen.
June 14, 2018
Walking Around Construction Projects Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous and Demeaning
Denver Public Works is looking to change its rules for construction permits, and the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pushing the department to guarantee better conditions for pedestrians.
May 23, 2018
