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Thursday’s Headlines
A day to show girls that working at RTD can mean more than driving a bus. Cyclist and pedestrian deaths skyrocket in 2018 as motorists stay safe. 11,154 days until RTD offers a train to Longmont. More headlines...
June 20, 2019
A Day to Show Girls That Working at RTD Can Mean More Than Driving a Bus
Today, women hold less than a third of of leadership roles at RTD, which is why the agency hosted a career day Monday. There, middle school girls met more than a dozen women who work at RTD, including Amy Homyak, a Transit Police sergeant and the agency’s K-9 handler, who is responsible for Thor, a bomb-sniffing dog.
June 19, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
Without new funding, an RTD rail line to Boulder won’t open until 2050. An RTD board member and sick? Don't send your spouse to special events. In Aurora, a 12.5 acre site sold for a 350-unit transit-oriented development planned near the 13th Ave. Light Rail Station. More headlines ...
June 19, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
Montbello event highlights neglect of pedestrian safety investments in the Latino and black neighborhood. I-70 fight launched the city’s new queer Latina councilmember. Council approved a master plan to add parks, shopping and housing near Broncos Stadium.
June 18, 2019
Montbello Event Highlights Neglect of Pedestrian Safety in Latino & Black Neighborhood
Volunteers at Silverman Park in Montbello staged a “pop-up traffic calming demonstration” on Saturday. They wanted to show how simple, low-cost safety improvements could improve children’s access to the park — and how a dangerous street nearby keeps people away.
June 17, 2019
Colorado Isn’t Even Trying to Reduce Traffic Deaths
Colorado aims for more traffic deaths under a new federal program requiring them to set targets. The state shows a disappointing lack of ambition in keeping its own residents alive and healthy, said policy leaders at Transportation for America.
June 14, 2019
Friday’s Headlines
One month after IPO, a big JUMP in prices at Uber’s bike share service. “It seems like the stars are aligning” for a potential passenger rail line along the Front Range. Customers accuse bike shop owner of taking their money without delivering bikes. More headlines ...
June 14, 2019
1 Month After IPO, a Big JUMP in Prices at Uber’s Bike Share Service
One month after banking $8.1 billion from a Wall Street IPO, Uber has raised the price of a simple bike ride on its JUMP e-cycles by 67 percent. A 20 minute JUMP ride in Denver now costs $5, compared to $3 a week ago. The company’s per-minute prices have gone up to 25¢ in Denver, … Continued
June 13, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines
Fix your bike for free with repair kits now available at all Denver libraries. CDOT has completed 1/4 of the work for its Central I-70 widening. Bike to Work Day is June 26. More headlines ...
June 13, 2019
Fix Your Bike for Free With Repair Kits Now Available at All Denver Libraries
If your bike needs its tires pumped up, a flat fixed or even more extensive maintenance, you can now check out a repair kit and do it yourself for free at any of Denver’s 26 public libraries. The city hopes the kits will get more people bicycling to support its citywide goals around health, the environment and mobility.
June 12, 2019
