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A G line test train approaches Arvada. Photo: RTD

With G Line Opening, Has RTD Figured out Positive Train Control?

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 23, 2019 | 1 Comment

When the Regional Transportation District opens the long-delayed G-Line on Friday, is it a sign that the agency has finally worked out the electronics difficulties that bedeviled the launch of its first three commuter trains? RTD is the first transit agency in the U.S. to deploy a positive train control system to assure the safety […]

A rendering shows how East Colfax Avenue would change at North Krameria Street with the introduction of center-running dedicated bus lanes in a bus rapid transit system that the city has been planning. Image: City of Denver

Streetsblog in the Denver Post: City’s 20-Year-Plan Will Solve Congestion if Drivers Don’t Balk

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 23, 2019 | 1 Comment

Denver's new 20-year-plan could solve traffic congestion. But first, drivers must allow controversial changes to the city's streets. But if we don't make room for walking, biking and public transportation, congestion will only get worse.

Tuesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 23, 2019

Denver City Council passes 20-year plan for growth. (Denverite) (Denver Post) (9 News) After years of delays, G-Line to Arvada and Wheat Ridge will start service this week. (CBS4) What should the future of the 16th Street Mall look like? (Denver 7) People get grumpy about change: LED street light edition. (Denver 7) Six of […]

New York State has selected the "community grid alternative," illustrated on right, to replace the aging I-81 viaduct that goes through downtown Syracuse.

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Syracuse Will Tear Down a Highway in and Replace With a Walkable Street Grid

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 22, 2019

New York State says it will tear down an elevated highway in Syracuse and replace it with a walkable street grid.

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D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 22, 2019

Before he was killed on an unprotected street on Friday, Dave Salovesh warned that D.C. needed to do more to protect cyclists.

Monday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 22, 2019

Streetsblog interviews Mayoral candidate Kalyn Heffernan. How candidates want to get you out of your car. Boulder program will pay people not to drive to work.

Mayoral Candidate Kalyn Heffernan: The Streetsblog Interview

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 19, 2019 | 2 Comments

This is a special edition to our series of interviews with candidates for Denver mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.

Seattle Study: Pedestrians Linger on Sidewalks, But Rarely Sit Down

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 19, 2019

Pedestrians spend a surprising amount of time lingering in public space, whether talking, waiting for the bus or eating.

Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 19, 2019

I-70 traffic viewed from the Purina plant on Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Image: CDOT From Streetsblog Why is Denver still expanding I-70? The move to tear down I-980 in Oakland shows that forward-thinking officials elsewhere get it: The problems associated with mega-motorways in urban neighborhoods outweigh the benefits. (Streetsblog Denver) Other news City workers clean […]

Oakland Plans to Tear Down Major Freeway While Denver Keeps Expanding I-70

By Andy Bosselman | Apr 18, 2019 | 35 Comments

Why is Denver still expanding I-70? The move to tear down I-980 in Oakland shows that forward-thinking officials elsewhere get it: The problems associated with mega-motorways in urban neighborhoods outweigh the benefits.