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Monday’s Headlines
Distracted driving law introduced in legislature. DOTI adjusted downtown traffic signal timing. Cherry Creek Mall eliminated free parking. More headlines ...
January 13, 2020
How Cars Waste Space — In Six Simple Images
Let's hope 2020 is the year when graphics like these finally fall out of date.
January 13, 2020
Buttigieg Plan: Vision Zero Plus Other Goodies
Mayor Pete's transportation plan would create a national Vision Zero plan, charge drivers more for their use of the roads, build more public transit, and create "sustainable infrastructure" jobs — but it also has some proposals that might undermine all of it.
January 11, 2020
Regional Buses Serving Yosemite Are Going Electric
A federal grant will allow the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) to purchase electric coaches to serve park visitors and residents in surrounding counties.
January 10, 2020
Emissions Report: Cars Are Still Our Biggest Problem
United States greenhouse gas emissions are down —but our cars are still pumping out pollution like they always have.
January 10, 2020
Friday’s Headlines
RTD announces five finalists for its interim CEO. RTD board selects first Latina chair. City starts installing traffic calming devices at 15 intersections on Colfax. The ski train starts service today. More headlines ...
January 10, 2020
The Real Reasons Scooter Injuries Are Exploding
News outlets are sounding the alarms about scooter injuries — but the real culprit is cars and cities that don't protect the most vulnerable road users.
January 9, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines
Bus Rapid Transit should be built more rapidly. It will take 150 years for Denver to inspect crumbling or missing sidewalks. Old transportation fights are brewing ahead of legislative session.
January 9, 2020
Trump Administration Keeps Hands Off Self-Driving Cars
At the annual Las Vegas tech geek fest on Wednesday, USDOT Secretary Elaine Chao refused to put a leash on driverless car technology.
January 8, 2020
Bus Rapid Transit Should Be Built More Rapidly
Why does it take years to install a dedicated bus lane? It only takes a week to put down red paint and tell drivers, "Begone!"
January 8, 2020
