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Remember the Crosstown? Here’s the story of Chicago’s successful 1970s freeway revolt


July 11, 2021
Today’s Headlines 7/9/21: Uber driver clocked at 102 mph
Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Uber driver clocked at 102 mph in Lakewood — with passenger in the car our infrastructure makes excessive speeds possible (Fox 31) Study provides insights into achieving equitable bicycling infrastructure (Bicycle Retailer) Denver Moves Everyone: Answer Survey About Planning For More Cars, Buses And Bikes (CBS Denver) Suspended light rail service … Continued
July 9, 2021
Bad Sidewalks? City says it’s a YOU problem
By Peyton Gibson and Wes Marshall, PhD, PE This guest commentary is by Peyton Gibson, a Master’s Student, and Wes Marshall, a Professor of Civil Engineering with the University of Colorado Denver. Do you know who is responsible for maintaining the roads in front of your home? Sure, that one pesky pothole on your block … Continued
July 8, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines 7/8/21: Bad Sidewalks? City says it’s a YOU problem
From Streetsblog Commentary: Bad Sidewalks? City says it’s a YOU problem (Streetsblog Denver) Thursday’s Headlines Are a Necessity (Streetsblog USA) Talking Headways Podcast: Open Mobility as a Service (Streetsblog USA) Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area RTD adds extra services for All-Star Weekend in Denver (Fox 31) Aurora police sergeant arrested for DUI in Denver … Continued
July 8, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines 7/7/21: How to get around during All-Star Weekend
Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area RTD plans to scale up train, bus service for All-Star Game RTD wants to ensure those leaving Coors Field do not experience huge wait times… (9 News) MLB All-Star Game: No car? No problem. How to explore the metro area by light rail (The Denver Post) One dead, one injured in … Continued
July 7, 2021
Who Should Keep the Scooter Revolution Running?

July 7, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines 7/6/2021: Lots of news to follow the long weekend
Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Pedestrian hit, killed by bus in Denver little information has been released (9 News) Reasons To Love Denver 2021: Streets For The People (Daily Colorado News) How Denver’s harsh winters are wreaking havoc on the RTD’s oldest rail lines (Denverite) Denver’s Inspiration Level Park Will Get New Playground, Picnic … Continued
July 6, 2021
Friday’s Headlines 7/2/21: Traffic Violence Report: 35 people have been killed on Denver’s Streets
From Streetsblog Traffic Violence Report: 35 people have been killed on Denver’s streets (Streetsblog Denver) Friday’s Headlines Are Working for the Weekend (Streetsblog USA) Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Public safety working group created to examine policing reform report holds first meeting (The Denver Gazette) DRCOG Transportation Advisory Committee Notes (DRCOG) Denver Air Quality … Continued
July 2, 2021
Traffic Violence Report: 35 people have been killed on Denver’s streets
So far in 2021, 35 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Seven of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, six were on motorcycles, and 21 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 23 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver. 2021 fatalities are increasing at an … Continued
July 2, 2021
Today’s Headlines 7/1/21 – Bicycling is more than a trend
Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area The best ways to explore metro Denver by bike “Cycling is second nature in Colorado” (Denver Post) Gov. Polis signs bill creating Front Range Passenger Rail District — but new line is far from a sure thing (Denver Post) $44K Grant To Create Night Markets Under Colfax Viaduct (Patch) … Continued
July 1, 2021