Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about Michael Hancock

The Square on 21st is, sadly, no longer. Photo: David Sachs

The Square on 21st Opens, Showing Denver What a Street Can Be When It Prioritizes People

By David Sachs | Jun 15, 2017 | 2 Comments

For the first time in Denver’s history, a downtown street dedicated to the movement of cars has been transformed into a place for people that will last two months.

Denver Streets Partnership to Denverites: Convince Electeds to Restore Ped-Bike Funding

By David Sachs | Jun 13, 2017 | 8 Comments

Mayor Michael Hancock and the Denver City Council have a chance to back up all their talk about safe streets and elevating transportation options other than cars.

A rendering of a redesigned 21st Street, which is one project up for bond funding. Image: Community Planning and Development.

Will Hancock Fund 21st Century Transportation or Kick the Can on Street Repair?

By David Sachs | Apr 28, 2017 | 1 Comment

It's clear that the mayor's office wants to spend a chunk of the bond to catch up on paving, gutter work, and bridge rehab.

People biking and walking the 38th Street underpass near a light rail station need a safer design, but it may come with more car lanes. Image: Google Maps

Colfax BRT, Sidewalks, and More Protected Bike Lanes on the Shortlist for Bond Funding

By David Sachs | Apr 26, 2017 | 10 Comments

The preliminary list has a lot of winning ideas that will make a big difference for walking, biking, and transit -- but it's subject to change.

Denver's funding priorities have to revolve around urban needs, which are not wider freeways. Image: Google Maps

It’s Probably Time to Plan a Denver-Centric Transport Measure

By David Sachs | Apr 24, 2017 | 2 Comments

Whether or not the state tax ends up passing, it's time for Denver to think about funding city needs with city funds.

GO Bond: Which Transportation Projects Will Get Funded?

By David Sachs | Mar 22, 2017 | 7 Comments

The majority of projects relate to transit, walking, and biking infrastructure. There are some terrible ones as well.

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