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Denver Slow to Repaint Crosswalks and Bike Lanes After Road Construction
Streetsblog discovered an appalling lack of oversight and unexplained delays in the way crosswalks and bike lanes are replaced after utility work and road construction wipe them out — a dereliction that puts pedestrians and people on bikes at risk of injury and death.
October 31, 2019
Transportation Election Guide: Propositions CC & 2A
In Tuesday’s election, Denver voters will consider two ballot measures that will affect city and state transportation issues: Propositions CC and A2. Here's what you need to know.
October 30, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
Federal funding for pedestrian- and cycling-safety proposed. 5 injured in crash involving firetruck in Aurora. Are growth and development threatening Colorado’s quietest landscapes? More headlines ...
October 28, 2019
Fridays’ Headlines
Amtrak’s long-distance routes show up on time only 46 percent of the time. Police are looking for the driver of a car that hit and critically injured a bicyclist. Scooter riders continue using sidewalks despite new law. More headlines ...
October 25, 2019
Drivers to RTD: I Quit
Yesterday, the Regional Transportation District cancelled at least 38 trains, which is the latest round of service disruptions caused by an ongoing driver shortage. The fiasco did not happen overnight, but has been building as most of the drivers RTD hired in the last two years have quit.
October 23, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
Denver traffic fatalities are up 12.5 percent. RTD considers cutting service to improve working conditions and increase reliability. It's unsustainable if everyone keeps driving said Mayor Hancock. More headlines ...
October 23, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
The new dedicated bus lanes on 15th Street. RTD's driver shortage was exacerbated by wages that did not grow after the economic boom. RiNo needs better sidewalks and a shuttle to Union Station, says RiNo Art District study. More headlines ...
October 22, 2019
Eyes on the Street: New Dedicated Bus Lanes on 15th Street
The city installed new bus-only lanes on 15th Street Downtown last night. The move is expected to accelerate buses up to 42 percent. And if buses become faster and more reliable, people may start to ditch cars in favor of buses.
October 21, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
The new crosswalks in Montbello are a small step in the right direction. Effort to reduce speed limits is under-funded. Denver has tried to discourage new downtown parking but new spots keep coming. More headlines ...
October 21, 2019
Friday’s Headlines
RTD will consider cutting a "significant amount of service for a temporary period" to deal with its bus and train operator shortage. New 15th Street ‘corner wedges’ slow drivers when they turn onto the bike lane. More headlines ...
October 18, 2019
