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Five State Capitals You Can’t Access Without A Car
Why is it so hard to get to many state capitals without a car?
January 26, 2020
Friday’s Headlines
A few Denverites oppose Virginia Ave. bike lane out of concern for free street parking next to driveways and garages. Boulder kids designed the first child-friendly city maps in the country and they like walking, biking, public transit, and visiting water features. Aurora students ask school board for bus passes to put more college classes and internships within reach. More headlines...
January 24, 2020
A Third of States Won’t Even Try To Reduce Road Deaths
Too many states don't even set a target of reducing road deaths — because the feds don't care.
January 24, 2020
Traffic Violence Report: Three Killed on Denver Streets Since January 1
Three people died from traffic violence on Denver streets in the last week. The total number of road deaths this year is three.
January 23, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines
State lawmakers propose major changes for RTD. Family wants better lighting on I-25 pedestrian bridge, DOTI disagrees. 59 people died by homicide in Denver last year, compared to 71 people who died from traffic violence. More headlines...
January 23, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Technology and Mobility in Miami
This discussion focuses on the Magic City, but its implications are national.
January 23, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines
Thursday is Safe Streets Day at the State Capitol. RTD N Line nears arrival in Thornton and Northglenn. Crashes are down on I-70 mountain stretches. Legislators address transportation funding. More headlines...
January 22, 2020
Bloomberg Plan: Fix Roads, Build Fewer New Ones
Would-be president Mike Bloomberg would focus mostly on maintaining roads and bridges we already have, rather than building new ones, while also investing three times more money in transit.
January 22, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines
A man died after reportedly getting caught under an RTD bus. Snowstang exceeds expectations. State health officials want more transit. State utilities regulators block carpooling apps. More headlines...
January 21, 2020
Drivers Pay 4x More For Cell Phones Than Roads
Even the most active bike/ped advocate will be surprised to know just how little car owners pay for road maintenance.
January 20, 2020