Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about vision zero

Where Ronald Phelps was struck and killed on 51st Avenue. Image: Google Maps

Court Date Postponed for Driver Who Killed Cyclist Ronald Phelps in July

By David Sachs | Oct 24, 2017 | No Comments

The crash happened back on July 28 on 51st Avenue near Federal Boulevard. The driver, 81-year-old Emily Gomez, was charged with careless driving resulting in death.

Photos courtesy of Tina Padilla's family.

Remembering Tina Padilla, Whose Life Was Cut Short on Federal Boulevard

By David Sachs | Oct 17, 2017 | 1 Comment

Padilla's loved ones remember her as quick to laugh and full of empathy for other people.

Alcalde Hancock presenta su plan para eliminar muertes y lesiones graves debidas a accidentes de tráfico Foto: David Sachs

Hancock Revela su Plan Final para Eliminar la Muertes Debidas a Accidentes de Tráfico; La Ciudad Tomará “Acciones Inmediatas” en Federal y Colfax

By David Sachs | Oct 12, 2017 | No Comments

Alcalde Michael Hancock presentó su plan para eliminar las muertes y las lesiones graves debidas a accidentes de tráfico la semana pasada en Denver.

Mayor Hancock speaks at at the unveiling of his plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries. Photo: David Sachs

Hancock Unveils Final Plan to End Traffic Deaths; City to Take “Immediate Action” on Federal Blvd, Colfax Ave

By David Sachs | Oct 6, 2017 | 4 Comments

Mayor Michael Hancock unveiled his final Vision Zero Action Plan [PDF] to end traffic deaths and serious injuries Friday, just a few hours after a driver struck and injured yet another person walking on Federal Boulevard, Denver's deadliest street.

WalkDenver to Mayor Hancock: Make Federal Blvd a Safe Place to Travel Now, Not Later

By David Sachs | Sep 8, 2017 | 2 Comments

WalkDenver wants Hancock to make a "significant allocation" to Federal Boulevard in his 2018 budget, which he'll unveil next week.

Federal and Ellsworth. Image: Google Maps

Tina Padilla Was the Sixth Person Killed Walking on Federal Boulevard This Year

By David Sachs | Sep 7, 2017 | 4 Comments

Denver PD arrested Edward J. Sack for vehicular homicide. Federal now accounts more than half of the city's pedestrian deaths.

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