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Commentary: Death of the perfect bike lane

The proposed Gray Street bike lane was quite possibly the perfect bike lane. Yet the original design died an unexpected and unfortunate bureaucratic death. Please don't let it be in vain.

January 31, 2022

#StreetFail

Commentary: Sidewalks will carry you wherever I go

Sidewalks are like relationships: We can build them if we are willing. We can repair them if we are willing. They don’t fall apart overnight. They need care, maintenance, and people choosing to do the work.

January 31, 2022

biking

Traffic Violence Report: 23 people have died on Denver’s streets

So far in 2021, 23 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Four of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, two were on motorcycles, and 16 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 17 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver. 2021 fatalities are trending well ahead … Continued

May 21, 2021

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Traffic Violence Report: 20 people have died on Denver’s streets

So far in 2021, 20 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Three of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, and 16 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 15 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver. In 2020 in Denver, 56 people died from traffic violence. … Continued

April 30, 2021

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Traffic Violence Report: 19 people have died from traffic violence compared to 15 in 2020

So far in 2021, 19 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Three of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, and 15 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 15 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver.

April 23, 2021

AAA

Commentary: 100 Years of School Safety Patrol Coming to Denver

AAA Colorado is always looking to expand the School Safety Patrol program, especially with a renewed focus on Denver to align with the City’s Vision Zero initiatives and its Safe Routes to School 5-Year Action Plan, now in development.

April 20, 2021

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Traffic Violence Report: Another deadly week for drivers as 2021 total reaches 18

So far in 2021, 18 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Three of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, and 14 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 15 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver, putting us on track for a year even more deadly than 2020.

April 16, 2021