Thursday’s Headlines 10/22/20

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From Streetsblog

 Metro News

  • RTD Will Not Provide Free Rides To Voters On Election Day (CBS4)
  • Denver’s unique sales tax to fight climate change could be a blueprint for future action nationwide (Colorado Sun)
  • Contract negotiations between the city and the police union are at an impasse (Denverite)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 8 a.m.: 79 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 74 (Moderate).

Centennial State & Beyond

  • Amtrak Warns of Layoffs and Project Delays Without Billions in Assistance (The New York Times)
  • Say Hello to the New and Improved Transit Insights! (TransitCenter)
  • Will Voters Give Public Transit a Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? (Governing)

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Wednesday’s Headlines 10/21/20

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Traffic Violence

  • Denver Police ask for help identifying persons of interest in deadly scooter hit-and-run (9News)

From Streetsblog

 Metro News

  • CDC recommends those using public transit wear masks for entire trip — even while waiting at station (Denver Channel)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 8 a.m.: 61 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 75 (Moderate).

Centennial State & Beyond

  • The Bikeshare Systems Offering Free Rides on Election Day (NextCity)
  • Bike thefts spike across U.S. as cycling becomes more popular (CBS)
  • To Lift Up Communities of Color, Fix Public Transit (CityLab)

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Tuesday’s Headlines 10/20/20

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Traffic Violence

  • Early-morning crash sends 1 to hospital in Denver (9News)

From Streetsblog

Metro News

  • RTD Board To Vote On Free Election Day Rides (CPR)
  • Q&A with Pete Piccolo | An advocate for bicyclists (CO Politics)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 8 a.m.: 72 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 71 (Moderate).

Centennial State & Beyond

  • Process to regulate electric bikes, scooters underway in Colorado Springs (KRDO)
  • Study: Most scooter injuries happening on sidewalks (Smart Cities Dive)
  • New York City Rides Out an Unprecedented Transit Crisis (CityLab)
  • Joe Biden’s love of Amtrak tells us how he would govern (Washington Post)

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Antiquated to Elevated: How Denver’s GO Bond Could Transform Citywide Mobility

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Welcome to the new Streetsblog Denver series covering the Elevate Denver General Obligation bond. Every Tuesday, we’ll be looking at and dissecting different biking, walking, and transit upgrades across the city. We’ll explore the planning aspects behind key projects in addition to considering how these changes will affect the lives of people in the communities where they are located. 

Monday’s Headlines 10/19/20

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From Streetsblog

 Metro News

  • Can New Outdoor Dining Grant Help Restaurants Survive the Winter? (5280)
  • Boulder County commissioners invite public’s comments on candidates for upcoming RTD board vacancy (Longmont Times-Call)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 8 a.m.: 49 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 109 (Unhealthy).
    • And here’s a bit more context on those numbers from Denverite

Centennial State & Beyond

  • The future of public transportation in the US depends on who wins the election (CNN)
  • Like It or Not, the Suburbs Are Changing (The New York Times)
  • ‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West (Fast Company)

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Friday’s Headlines and Traffic Violence Report 10/16/20

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Traffic Violence

From Streetsblog

Metro News

  • Light rail service on R, E Lines to be disrupted this weekend (9News)
  • RTD labor group holds forum for board candidates (COPolitics)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 8 a.m.: 34 (Good). Yesterday’s max: 48 (Good).

Centennial State & Beyond

  • This Cyclist Might Have Been the First Black Woman to Ride TransAmerica (Bicycling)
  • A Transit Agenda for the COVID-19 Emergency (TransitCenter)

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Back on Track: Can this Election Save the RTD Board of Directors?

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On November 3, Colorado voters will be tasked with electing seven new members for the RTD Board of Directors. The 15-member board represents different districts along the Front Range and each holds their seat for a four-year term.  The Board of Directors is responsible for voting on topics including: passing the annual budget overseeing service […]
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