Thursday’s Headlines 7/29/21: Rangers target “speeding” bicyclists

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Bicycles have speed limits, too, Denver rangers warn bicyclists must also dodge cars that land on the Cherry Creek Trail such as this one, this one, this one, this one, this one, this one and this one. (KDVR)
  • Parker Police increase trail patrols to target speeding bicyclists (Fox 31)
  • RTD Accountability Committee Hopes To Lure More Riders, Eyes Potentially Lower Fares (CBS Local)
  • RTD A Line in Denver to close over weekend for maintenance (The Denver Gazette)
  • Here’s what Denverites would get out of the mayor’s proposed $450 million bond measure (The Denver Post)
  • City Council wary of project list for Hancock’s $450 million bond package (9 News)
  • Bus stop by bus stop, Denver-area officials microtarget vaccine hesitancy (The Denver Post)
  • The Best and Worst Cities to Live Without a Car Denver did not make either list (The New York Times)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 56 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 154 (Unhealthy)

Centennial State

  • Cyclists, residents push for change on Boulder County road (9 News)
  • After cyclist killed on Boulder County road, neighbors demand safety improvements (Fox 31)
  • Here’s what you need to know about Colorado air pollution — and what you can do about it (The Colorado Sun)
  • Steamboat Springs Transit introduces 2 measures to make buses easier, safer to ride (Steamboat Pilot)

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Wednesday’s Headlines 7/28/21: How Denver wants to spend $450 million on infrastructure

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Here’s what Denver wants to do with its proposed $450 million infrastructure package only six miles of sidewalks would be built and 16 miles of bike lanes (Fox 31)
  • RTD Accountability Committee Hopes To Lure More Riders, Eyes Potentially Lower Fares (CBS Local)
  • Suspect who killed woman walking her dog found sane to stand trial (9 News)
  • What’s Driving You Crazy? Why do drivers around Flatirons mall pull their car onto or beyond the crosswalk? this is a common problem for pedestrians everywhere. (The Denver Channel)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 64 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 156 (Unhealthy)

Centennial State

  • Fort Collins man faces 3 felony charges after Friday night vehicular homicide arrest (The Denver Post)
  • Motorcyclist deaths remain a problem, despite downward trend (KKTV)
  • Erie Police warn drivers after impersonator pulls over teen driver (9 News)

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Tuesday’s Headlines 7/27/21: Prairie dogs > parking

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Neighbors worry plan to develop parking lot will wipe out prairie dog colony (The Denver Channel)
  • Denver police investigate fatal crash at Sixth Avenue and Kalamath Street (The Denver Post)
  • Denver weather: More hot temperatures, poor air quality (The Denver Gazette)
  • Reducing air pollution can lower Alzheimer’s, dementia risk, study finds (Fox 31)
  • These ozone reducing steps really work and they pretty much all involve not driving (9 News)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 64 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 154 (Unhealthy)

Centennial State

  • CDOT reminds drivers to share the road with motorcyclists (Western Slope Now)
  • CDOT shares crash-survivor stories to promote buckling up (Fox 31)

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  • New York Jets Asst. Coach Greg Knapp Killed by Driver, Media Calls It an ‘Accident’ (Streetsblog USA)
  • Tuesday’s Headlines Are Faster Than a Speeding Bus (Streetsblog USA)

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Monday’s Headlines 7/26/21: How can RTD lure riders back?

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Cheap or free fares? RTD should take “urgent” action to lure riders back, report says. (The Denver Post)
  • Two years after tragic death, still no changes to bike lanes on S. Marion Pkwy. (The Denver Channel)
  • Denver offers grants for groups, businesses in priority neighborhoods (The Denver Gazette)
  • Denver7 Gives helps family of boy hit, dragged by SUV while riding bike (The Denver Gazette)
  • 16th Street pedestrian bridge closed for repairs Monday (Fox 31)
  • At least one person killed in crash at 6th Avenue and Kalamath Street (Fox 31)
  • Deputy involved in fatal crash with pedestrian (9 News)
  • Denver Is Hiring A Brand New City Planning Director To Assist Town Enhance Its Neighborhoods (Daily Colorado News)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 62 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 132 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

Centennial State

  • Already narrowed, Colorado rule to reduce car commutes is withdrawn completely (Colorado Newsline)
  • Woman killed in Loveland parking lot, suspect driver arrested (Fox 31)
  • Colorado ozone air pollution spikes 48% above federal limit, state meteorologist says “definitely extreme” (Reporter Herald)
  • Driver killed in collision with train in Douglas County (9 News)
  • CDOT lowers speed limit at U.S. 36 curve; residents wonder whether more can be done to mitigate crashes (Times Call)
  • Mudslides and flash flooding along Colorado’s burn scars could cause disasters, or mere travel delays, all summer long. Here’s why. (The Colorado Sun)
  • Spin e-bike/e-scooter Share Program Launches in Fort Collins (North Forty News)
  • CDOT Plans Simultaneous Highway Projects In Front Range Canyons (CBS Local)
  • Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Scraps Auto Emissions Plan (Pagosa Daily Post)

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Friday’s Headlines 7/23/21: Bike-in to a movie tonight!

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Forget the drive-in — this Denver movie night is a bike-in (The Know)
  • Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies after bicycle crash the former Broncos QB coach was hit by a driver on Saturday (NBC News)
  • Sloan’s Lake temporarily closed after toxic algae bloom build-up (The Denver Gazette)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 58 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 177 (Unhealthy)

Centennial State

  • I-70 Closed In Both Directions Through Glenwood Canyon Due To Burn Scar Debris, Flash Flooding (Colorado Public Radio)
  • Car crashes into Fort Collins garage (Fox 31)
  • Fort Collins, Boulder women killed in crash on Colorado Highway 14 near Ault (Coloradoan)

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  • Friday’s Headlines Won’t Take 15 Minutes to Read (Streetsblog USA)
  • Study: Bike Share Saves the U.S. $36 Million Public Health Dollars Every Year (Streetsblog USA)

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Thursday’s Headlines 7/22/21: Air quality worsens, Colorado won’t try to curb commuters after all

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

Centennial State

  • EDITORIAL: State won’t curb commuters after all (The Denver Gazette)
  • $238 million in funding to address critical statewide multimodal needs (Alamosa News)
  • Colorado motorcycle fatalities down after historically deadly year (Sentinel Colorado)
  • CDOT conducts DUI enforcement campaign (Colorado Springs Indy)
  • Controversial housing development in Fountain wins approval (The Gazette)
  • Longmont Police identify driver in hit-and-run involving a motorcycle (9 News)

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Wednesday’s Headlines 7/21/21: Denver looks to focus on urban design

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Denver wants to hire a top designer to focus on the city’s urban design and architecture (Denverite)
  • A Pop-Up Celebration is Taking Over Colfax This Weekend and show your support for Shared Streets with the Denver Streets Partnership (303 Magazine)
  • Denver Metro Chamber Of Commerce Sees More Flexible Work Models Emerging For Businesses (CBS Denver)
  • Fatal crash knots traffic on Morrison Road Monday morning (The Gazette)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 64 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 159 (Unhealthy)

Centennial State

  • Colorado backs off large company commuter rules, seeks voluntary compliance Spoiler: this will not work. (The Gazette)
  • Colorado misses deadline on air quality, CoPIRG says (Fox 31)

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Tuesday’s Headlines 7/20/21: Small steps make a big difference

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Denver’s Trash Problems and What the City Is Doing About Them (Westword)
  • Dividing Line: How Park Hill Became One of Denver’s Hottest Neighborhoods (Westword)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 97 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 140 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups)

Centennial State

  • Hit & Run In Boulder Unsolved So Far, Police Searching For Female SUV Driver (CBS Local)
  • Ozone & Smoke Could Cause Colorado To Miss Another Air Quality Standard Deadline (CBS Local)
  • Here’s what’s causing Colorado’s stretch of air quality alerts (9 News)

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Small steps make a big difference

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Pete Piccolo is the Executive Director of Bicycle Colorado. He works to make Colorado a better place to ride a bike for everyone who chooses to ride. He prioritizes relationship building, collaboration and creating a strong, effective team to lead the way. The post originally appeared on bicyclecolorado.org Many years ago, when engaged to my […]

Monday’s Headlines 7/19/21: Add the swimming pool to the list of places to watch for cars

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Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area

  • Driver With Learner’s Permit Drives Directly Into Swimming Pool In Lakewood (CBS Local)
  • Two drivers die in head-on crash in Centennial involving a stolen vehicle (The Denver Post)
  • Motorcyclist injured after crash with vehicle, police looking for vehicle involved (9 News)
  • Suspected DUI driver rear ends Subaru, causes it to roll into Denver Premium Outlet lot (Fox 31)
  • One person killed, another seriously injured in Lakewood crash (Fox 31)
  • Denver’s first overnight safe parking site gains approval (Fox 31)
  • Lyft is Bringing Back a Version of Shared Rides (WTTW)
  • State approves $238 million in transportation projects; $89 million in Denver metro area (9 News)
  • Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 97 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 140 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups)

Centennial State

  • Boulder cyclist killed in Lee Hill crash after driver turns left in front of him, CSP says (The Denver Post)
  • GoFundMe Page Launched For Boulder Bicyclist Alejandro Acosta Obando Who Was Hit & Killed (CBS Local)
  • Man rams park ranger with car after violating leash rules, deputies say (9 News)
  • Man hit 167 mph in live stream that ended with deadly crash (9 News)
  • Longtime city staff member takes helm of Durango transit (The Durango Herald)
  • New I-25 Prospect Bridge in Fort Collins Nears Completion including multi-use paths in both directions (North Forty News)
  • Proposed new rules to curb Colorado commuters rile businesses (The Denver Gazette)
  • Colorado Transportation Commission Approves $238 million to Address Critical Needs (Pagosa Daily Post)
  • COLUMN: Now, to implement Colorado’s transportation plan (The Gazette)

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