transit
Friday’s Headlines 4/9/21: Polis supports local transit but won’t pay for it
Tomorrow: Show your support for a car-free route through City Park at the Parks are for People Rally at 11 a.m. Polis supports local transit but won't pay.
April 9, 2021
Polis, Hancock, Sadik-Khan: Highlights From Today’s Bicycle Conference
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock gave uninspiring speeches at Bicycle Colorado’s Moving People Forward conference today in Denver. But the two followed Janette Sadik-Khan, the former New York City transportation commissioner whose book “Streetfight” calls for an “urban revolution.” (Read the Streetsblog Denver interview.) Sadik-Khan helped the Big Apple transform its streets from … Continued
February 7, 2019
Are RTD’s High Fares Bad for Denverites? (Yes and No)
This opinion piece responds to last week’s Streetsblog story: Denver’s New Bus and Train Fares Are the Most Expensive in the Nation. RTD’s fares just went up, and they are high. An adult cash ticket with local service is now $3.00, up from $2.60, making RTD’s fare one of the highest across the country. But … Continued
January 7, 2019
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
Jarrett Walker on Denver’s Transit Culture, Frequency, and Pitfalls of Tech
Part two of our interview with the transit expert, a senior consultant on Denver's first transit plan.
November 18, 2016