walking
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
Denver Drivers Have Killed 4 People Walking and Biking Since May 30. Police Still Haven’t Said What Caused the Crashes.
It's hard to imagine the details of other deadly tragedies being held so close to the city's vest, especially since Mayor Michael Hancock has committed to treating them like the public health crises they are.
June 13, 2018
It’s Time to Own Colorado DOT’s #SafetyStartsWithAllOfUs Hashtag
Take over this absurd hashtag by attaching it to images and messages that show why safety actually starts when motorists stop speeding down streets while surfing the internet.
June 12, 2018
Last Week: Motorists Killed One Person Biking on Denver Streets
It was another bloody week for people walking, biking, and driving on Denver streets, with five people losing their lives just trying to move around the city between June 3 and June 10.
June 11, 2018
#StreetFail: City or Wealthy Homeowners Should Upgrade the University Blvd Dirtwalk
Fixing this stretch of public space is not technically the responsibility of Denver Public Works, because Denver's sidewalk policy unrealistically expects private homeowners to maintain public sidewalks.
June 7, 2018
Remembering Victor Barela, Killed While Walking By a Hit-and-Run Driver
Barela was the third pedestrian killed by a motorist in Denver so far this year.
June 4, 2018
Denver’s Culture of Acceptance When It Comes to Traffic Violence
Even when people make mistakes, they shouldn't have to pay with their lives
May 24, 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
In a First for Denver, Neighborhood Traffic Circles Coming to West Highland
Problem is, it's taken years for DPW to deliver on something so inexpensive and easy to install. The beauty of these safety interventions is that they're nimble — the city shouldn't take years to get them done across Denver.
May 18, 2018
The Longer Mayor Hancock Puts Off Safety Fixes for Federal Blvd, the More Lives Will Be Lost
At Denver's Ride and Walk of Silence for victims of traffic violence, the Vision Zero Coalition called for Hancock to commit $5 million to make Federal Boulevard safer.
May 17, 2018
