Friday’s Headlines 4/16/21: Denver bicyclists less like to be in crashes, more likely to be seriously injured

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Denver bicyclists are less likely to be in crashes but more likely to be seriously injured (KDVR)
  • meanwhile… Homeowners push back against Denver’s protected bike lane proposal (KDVR)
  • Pedestrian seriously injured following hit-and-run crash in Aurora (The Denver Channel, CBS Denver)
  • Boulder City Council approves micromobility regulations (Colorado Daily)
  • Community Active Living Coalition (CALC) Meeting Notes – APRIL 14, 2021 (DRMAC)
  • Uber expands its SaaS offerings to three agencies (Mass Transit)
  • All aboard: State to help CDOT secure critical railroad land in central Denver (The Denver Post)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 45 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 54 (Moderate).

Centennial State

  • Coloradans will call for significant increase in transit, walking, rolling and biking (CBS Denver)
  • I really look at it as living in the future’: CoPIRG holds multimodal transportation roundtable (KDVR)

From Streetsblog

  • Traffic Violence Report: Another deadly week for drivers as 2021 total reaches 18 (Streetsblog Denver)
  • RTA survey: Most people who stopped commuting by transit during COVID plan to return (Streetsblog Chicago)
  • Programs that Pay Residents to Give Up Cars Gain Support Worldwide (Streetsblog USA)
  • Friday’s Headlines as We Close out the Week (Streetsblog USA)

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Thursday’s Headlines 4/15/21: RTD and Uber team up

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Neighbors react to 32nd and Lowell deadly crash (Fox 31)
  • Uber and RTD team up for on-demand paratransit service (Fox 31, Benzinga)
  • Transportation funding remains sticking point for Louisville leaders (Colorado Hometown Weekly)
  • A Connection Between The Amtrak Southwest Chief And The Proposed Front Range Rail Chugs Closer To Reality (Colorado Public Radio)
  • Repair Project Taking Place At DU RTD Park-N-Ride (CBS Denver)
  • New Parking Guidance System Helps Customers Locate Spaces Easier, Faster in Denver’s Cultural Center Garage to “elevate” the parking *experience* (The Daily Sentinel)
  • Someone busted through the front gate at Rocky Mountain Arsenal with a car, obviously. (9 News)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 35 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 39 (Good).

Centennial State

  • An interview with the editors of Cycling for Sustainable Cities (Bicycle Colorado)
  • Distracted Driving Display Demonstrates Dangers Of Cellphones, Eating Behind Wheel (CBS Denver)

From Streetsblog

  • Talking Headways Podcast: Call it the Manual Undermining Terrific Community Design (MUTCD) (Streetsblog USA)
  • USDOT Grant Program Will Prioritize ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Equity’ (Streetsblog USA)
  • Thursday’s Headlines Are Infrastructure (Streetsblog USA)

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Wednesday’s Headlines 4/14/21: Neighbors call for traffic changes

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • The Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept ….yep, you read that right. (The Auto Channel)
  • Neighbors call for traffic changes following deadly crash in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood (KDVR)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 35 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 39 (Good).

Centennial State

  • Pedestrian and dog struck and killed on Townsend Avenue (Montrose Press)
  • Pueblo to Cheyenne: Amtrak willing to partner to provide passenger rail (The Denver Channel)

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Tuesday’s Headlines 04/13/21: Speed kills.

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Driver killed in high-speed West Highland crash remembered as “incredible father and a beloved member of the community” Brad Brubaker was driving a car that was t-boned by a speeding vehicle that ran a red light. As of this writing, no charges have been filed. (The Denver Post)
  • Denver Officer Involved In Crash At Quebec Street & Northfield Boulevard (CBS Denver)
  • John Dahmer Arrested In Deadly Street Racing Crash That Killed Jessica Allen (CBS Denver)
  • Boulder bike ride brings community together to heal after tragedy (9 News)
  • What’s Driving You Crazy?: Safety at bike crossing signal on Santa Fe at C-470 (The Denver Channel)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 35 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 47 (Good).

Centennial State

  • ‘Amtrak hopes for a new rail service for Colorado from Pueblo to Cheyenne and major cities in between(The Denver Channel)

From Streetsblog

  • Tuesday’s Headlines with Even More Biden News (Streetsblog USA)
  • D.C. Cyclist Jim Pagels Killed by Driver Hours After Tweeting About Unsafe Roads (Streetsblog USA)
  • Why Motorcycle Companies Are Betting on E-Bikes (Streetsblog USA)

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Monday’s Headlines 4/12/21: Transit Falls to Bottom in New Transportation Plan

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Colorado’s Big Transportation Plan Makes Transit A Lower Priority — And RTD Gets Nothing (Colorado Public Radio)
  • Viewpoints clash over street closures in Denver’s City Park – Small closures would allow dedicated space to people walking, biking, and rolling, and still allow vehicle access (The Denver Channel)
  • Denver police warn of dangers of drag racing after death of bystander Jessica Allen was killed by the speeding cars, two people on the sidewalk were also injured (9 News,The Denver Post)
  • RTD set to begin repairs on University of Denver Park-n-Ride (The Denver Post)
  • New bill could turn Front Range Passenger Rail into reality (Denver Business Journal)
  • CO: RTD to update study about possible FasTracks peak passenger train service to Longmont (Mass Transit Mag)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 33 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 51 (Moderate).

Centennial State

  • ‘There was a lot to him,’ former CSU wrestler killed in crash remembered Presiliana Maez was struck by multiple cars while skateboarding home from his job at the Boys and Girls Club (KDVR)
  • Don’t be distracted, be aware! CDOT campaign brings light to unfocused drivers (KDVR)

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Friday’s Headlines 4/9/21: Polis supports local transit but won’t pay for it

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Tomorrow: Show your support for a car-free route through City Park at the Parks are for People Rally at 11 a.m. 

From Streetsblog

  • Traffic Violence Report: 15 People have Died from Denver Traffic Violence in 2021, Keeping Pace with 2020 (Streetsblog Denver)
  • Friday’s Headlines Because We’ve All Had Enough of This Week (Streetsblog USA)
  • Talking Headways Podcast: Promoting Vibrant Street Commerce (Streetsblog USA)

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • RTD Needs Reform, Not More State Money, Says Polis “So we’re certainly not about to give them money, but the state absolutely supports local transit.”  Governor, we’re going to need some clarification on this one. (Colorado Public Radio)
  • Denver transit board plans to restart rail line planning (The Denver Channel)
  • RTD-Denver’s board OKs ‘mid-level approach’ for Northwest rail (Progressive Railroading)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 49 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 61 (Moderate).

Centennial State

  • Skateboarder hit, killed by multiple vehicles in Fort Collins Wednesday evening  (The Denver Channel)

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Traffic Violence Report: 15 People have Died from Denver Traffic Violence in 2021, Keeping Pace with 2020

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So far in 2021, 15 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Three of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, and 11 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 15 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver, putting us on track for a year just as deadly as 2020.

This week’s report includes two previously unreported fatalities of people in vehicles from March 23 and April 1.

In 2020 in Denver, 56 people died from traffic violence.

In 2016, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock pledged to end all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 with the Denver Vision Zero Action Plan.

Thursdays Headlines 4/8/21: Amtrak, RTD continue to consider more train service to Denver

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • RTD to update study about possible FasTracks peak passenger train service to Longmont (Times-Call, trains.com)
  • DRCOG Transportation Advisory Committee Notes (DRMAC)
  • Amtrak announces plans to add service route connecting Cheyenne to the Front Range route (Post Independent)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 49 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 64 (Moderate)

Centennial State

  • Neguse seeks CDOT funding in infrastructure package (Real Vail)
  • What would Biden’s infrastructure plan do for Southwest Colorado? (The Journal)

From Streetsblog

  • Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time (Streetsblog USA)
  • What Are Thursday’s Headlines, Even? (Streetsblog USA)

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