Latest Crash Reveals ‘Health Epidemic’ of Cars
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The BMW that slammed into the Hornet restaurant over the weekend marks the third crash into the restaurant this year—and highlights "a public health epidemic" on Denver's streets.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about walking
Last Week: Motorists Killed Three People Walking on Denver Streets
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Drivers ended the lives of three people walking in Denver between September 24 and October 1, making it the deadliest eight-day span for pedestrians all year.
Eyes on the Street: Beach Balls and Paint Calm Car Speeds on 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill
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People walking have the right of way to cross 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill, but few dare take it. Motorists, not the many people on foot who frequent the dense neighborhood, rule the commercial and residential strip. That changed for one day.
It’s Time to Take the Downtown Denver Commuter Survey Again (If You Work There)
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It's worth taking the survey to help advocates make the case for things like bus lanes, better crosswalks, bike lanes, and employer-subsidized passes for transit and bike-share.
Last Week: Motorists Seriously Hurt 18 People — Five Walking and Biking — and Killed One
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Stop me if you've heard this before: It was another week of carnage for people walking, biking, and driving around the city.
Mayor Hancock Walked Deadly Federal Blvd and Saw It’s Still Very Broken. Will He Fund a Fix?
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Maybe experiencing the indignity of walking Federal will kick things into higher gear. Maybe not.