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Everybody Uses Their Phone While Driving. A Proposed Law Wants to Change That in Colorado.
Driving at 75 mph? Why not reach for your phone and have a look at Facebook? Right now it’s legal in Colorado — but that could change if a new distracted driving bill passes in the state legislature.
January 25, 2019
Broadway Lights: Why Not Change the Timing of Traffic Signals to Increase Safety Right Now?
On Broadway, one of Denver’s most bustling pedestrian areas has become a zone of severe injuries frequented by emergency vehicles because the city allows drivers to speed wantonly — and isn’t moving fast enough to fix a problem it has already identified.
January 18, 2019
Chris Jones Doesn’t Like That Intersection
His "Unfortunate Intersections" video series went viral with humor, sarcasm and principles of good street design.
January 16, 2019
Number of People Killed on Denver’s Streets Rose Sharply Last Year, Continuing Upward Trend
Traffic fatalities increased 16 percent last year, despite a pledge from Mayor Hancock to make the roads safer.
January 14, 2019
Chariot, Van Company Hired to Enhance Transit in Denver, is Shutting Down
It's an embarrassing end to a service that, just two months ago, was enthusiastically hyped as a new transit option by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
January 10, 2019
Denver Finalizing Blueprints for Future of Transportation, Housing and Parks; Asks for Your Input
As Denver plans for the next 20 years, advocates for livable streets would like to see Denver design more streets for pedestrians, bikes and transit—like the 16th Street Mall. Photo: RTD.
January 8, 2019
Denver’s New Bus and Train Fares Are the Most Expensive in the Nation
Today, the Regional Transit District raised prices for bus and train tickets to $3, making Denver the most expensive place to ride transit when compared to more than a dozen cities of similar size or larger.
January 2, 2019
Opinion: Denver Should Legalize Scooters Now
The Denver City Council will vote on a bill Wednesday to correct an outdated law that requires electric scooters to operate on sidewalks. The new mobility devices, which first appeared on Denver’s streets this spring, are a good thing for Denver — and you should ask your representative legalize them in bike lanes and on city streets.
December 31, 2018
You and Your Phone Can Fix Blocked Sidewalks and Bike Lanes at Construction Sites
Construction companies often block sidewalks and bike lanes, pushing people into traffic where they are at risk of being hit by a car. A mobile website now lets you report these situations—and help change the city's policy.
December 21, 2018
In Colorado, Climate Change Already Slowing You and Your Stuff, Action Needed Says Author of Climate Report
To keep Colorado’s people and their stuff moving, elected officials must recognize that adapting to a changing climate will require doing things that are unpopular — and it’s time for them to show leadership.
December 18, 2018
