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Wednesday’s Headlines 5/26/2021: Ride and Walk of Silence Memorial

By Streetsblog Denver | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

Today: Join the Denver Streets Partnership for a Ride and Walk of Silence Memorial online and at Civic Center Park to remember victims of traffic violence on Denver’s streets. We’ll be taking some time off for vacation over the next couple of weeks! Expect sporadic updates through mid-June, when we’ll return with your daily dose […]

Tuesday’s Headlines 5/25/21: A little bit of everything

By Streetsblog Denver | May 25, 2021 | No Comments

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Denver’s head of transportation and infrastructure leaving for a job in Miami (The Denver Post) Lincoln Street into downtown Denver gets new configuration (9 News) CO: Gov. Polis signs law giving RTD flexibility to reduce bus and train fares, charge for parking in lots (MassTransit) RTD announces June service […]

Monday’s Headlines 5/24/2021: DOTI Director Eulois Cleckley announces move to Miami

By Streetsblog Denver | May 24, 2021 | No Comments

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Denver’s head of transportation and infrastructure leaving for a job in Miami (The Denver Post) Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Denver (Fox 31) Hundreds Ride Bikes, Then Lay Down In Front Of Denver City And County Building For ‘Die-In’ Following Fatal Cycling Crashes (CBS Denver) Pedestrian seriously […]

Friday’s Headlines 5/21/21: Traffic violence report: 23 people have died on Denver’s streets

By Streetsblog Denver | May 21, 2021 | No Comments

From Streetsblog Traffic Violence Report: 23 people have died on Denver’s streets (Streetsblog Denver) Interview: Tammy Duckworth Insists Every U.S. Transit Station Must Be Accessible (Streetsblog USA) Friday’s Headlines Are Many and Varied (Streetsblog USA) Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Bicyclist Killed In Crash On South Boulder Road (CBS Local) Colorado’s plan to mandate […]

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Traffic Violence Report: 23 people have died on Denver’s streets

By Streetsblog Denver | May 21, 2021 | No Comments

So far in 2021, 23 people have died from traffic violence on Denver streets. Four of the victims were on foot, one was on a scooter, two were on motorcycles, and 16 were in vehicles. At this point in 2020, 17 people were victims of traffic violence in Denver. 2021 fatalities are trending well ahead […]

Thursday’s Headlines 5/20/21: Leverage transit infrastructure to increase vaccine access

By Streetsblog Denver | May 20, 2021 | No Comments

From Streetsblog Commentary: Leverage transit infrastructure to increase vaccine access (Streetsblog Denver) Talking Headways Podcast: Moving at the Speed of Trust (Streetsblog USA) Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Expanded patio programs reveal disparity in Denver restaurants (9 News) Drunken driver sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing an Aurora couple in crash (Denver […]

Commentary: Leverage transit infrastructure to increase vaccine access

By Maggie Lea | May 19, 2021 | No Comments

Maggie Lea is the Grants Manager with Mile High Connects. Maggie was born and raised in Denver, and has a deep love for this community and dedication to its people. Case: leverage existing transit infrastructure for equitable vaccine distribution In the months since COVID-19 vaccination efforts kicked off in the state, we’ve made enormous strides […]

Wednesday’s Headlines 5/19/21: Fighting climate change and widening highways

By Streetsblog Denver | May 19, 2021 | No Comments

Centennial State Colorado Is Sure It Can Expand Highways While Also Meeting Climate Goals. History Suggests That’ll Be A Tough Climb (Colorado Public Radio) Aspen woman avoids jail time in careless driving plea deal after killing 5-year-old (The Aspen Times) CDOT expands Revitalizing Main Streets program (Summit Daily) These are some of the names Colorado […]

Today’s Headlines 5/18/21: Ghost bike dedicated for Gwen Inglis

By Streetsblog Denver | May 18, 2021 | No Comments

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Ghost bike dedication for award-winning cyclist killed in Lakewood (KDVR) Update: Ryan Montoya Accused Of Killing Lakewood Cyclist Gwen Inglis (CBS Local) Update: 12-year-old bicyclist killed in collision with car in Jefferson County (The Denver Post) Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Another Vehicle In Denver’s Central Park Neighborhood (CBS […]

Today’s Headlines 5/17/21: Two deadly crashes involving people on bikes

By Streetsblog Denver | May 17, 2021 | No Comments

Denver, RTD, and the Metro Area Cyclist killed when suspected impaired driver drifted into bike lane, Lakewood police say (The Denver Channel) Child Hit & Killed While Riding Bike In Littleton (CBS Local) Another driver landed a car on the Cherry Creek Trail (Denverite) Denver Air Quality Index: 9 a.m.: 64 (Moderate). Yesterday’s max: 70 […]