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To Become a Great Transit City, Denver Should Follow Seattle’s Lead
Denver officials should study the transit renaissance in Seattle, where officials have put to new funding for transit to excellent use, providing tangible service improvements that benefit tens of thousands of people each day.
January 6, 2017
Will Colorado’s Next Transportation Ballot Measure Prioritize Transit?
The governor framed the ballot measure as a roads and transit package, but lawmakers haven't nailed down specifics.
January 5, 2017
Making More Room for Cars Is Exactly What Federal Boulevard Doesn’t Need
Federal Boulevard is the type of street Denver should have started redesigning yesterday in order to reach Mayor Michael Hancock's stated goal of eliminating traffic deaths. But even as nearby neighborhoods prepare to absorb more residents, the city is still prioritizing car traffic at their expense.
January 4, 2017
The Denver Streetsies: Broadway Redesign Wins, Widening I-70 Loses
What were the best and worst changes to Denver's streets last year? Streetsblog Denver readers told us over the holidays by voting for the Streetsie Awards, and the results are in.
January 3, 2017
It’s Time to Vote for the 2016 Denver Streetsies
There are plenty of reasons to say good riddance to 2016. Before we do, it’s time to vote for the 2016 Streetsies, Denver edition. This year our country elected a president and administration that could be outright hostile to sustainable transportation and to the American cities that depend on it. As Donald Trump signals he will … Continued
December 22, 2016
Denver Council Narrows the Options to Fund a Citywide Sidewalk Network
A group of Denver City Council members is inching closer to finding a continuous, long-term funding stream to patch up the city's disconnected and dilapidated sidewalk network.
December 21, 2016
Denver Is Missing Sidewalks on More Than a Quarter of Its Streets
We know that Denver lacks sidewalks to an embarrassing degree for a modern American city, but until recently we didn't have a grasp on how bad it was.
December 20, 2016
Sneckdowns: Nature’s Way of Showing Denver Where to Calm Traffic
It's that time of year when Mother Nature shows Denver how much street space is wasted on moving motorists quickly, at the expense of keeping pedestrians safe.
December 19, 2016
RTD Board Rips Xerox for Ongoing Delay of Smart Card Fare System
RTD's quest for this simple fare tech is now eight years long and has cost at least $21 million.
December 16, 2016
While Other Cities Cut Parking Mandates, Denver’s Poised to Require More Parking
Zoning would ensure a net gain in parking spaces if the City Council adopts it, but home builders will have some outs.
December 15, 2016
