Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about pedestrian deaths

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A Driver Hit and Killed a Woman Crossing Evans Avenue

By Andy Bosselman | Nov 20, 2019 | No Comments

Streetsblog would like to thank The O’Sullivan Personal Injury Law Firm for supporting this series. Financial contributions do not influence our content. See our editorial policy. A 44-year-old woman died yesterday after she tried to walk across a street in Southeast Denver on Monday, according to Doug Schepman, a spokesperson for the Police Department. The […]

A crowd of people hold candles at a vigil

Streetsblog in the Denver Post: To Save Lives, Denver Must Commit to More Red-Light Cameras

By Andy Bosselman | Nov 16, 2019 | No Comments

If Denver is serious about reducing the number of people who need to be remembered at candlelight vigils, we need bold action on street safety. We need more red-light cameras.

Sgt. Troy Zimmerman operates a lidar gun to determine the speed of vehicles on W. Colfax Ave. near Federal Blvd. this morning. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Denver Police Hire 9 Officers to Boost Safety by Enforcing Traffic Laws

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 13, 2019 | 8 Comments

This morning Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen stood before a row of motorcycle cops to announce that nine new officers will beef up the city's traffic enforcement efforts. The move aims to cut the city's road deaths, which is increasing dramatically.

A crew of human eyeballs crosses Larimer St. at Speer Blvd. as a part of a campaign to raise awareness of pedestrian safety. Photo: Any Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: There Are Literally Giant Eyeballs on the Street

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 4, 2019 | 2 Comments

A group of eight people wearing gigantic eyeball masks high-fived pedestrians and danced at the corner of Speer Blvd. and Larimer Sts. this morning. The event intends to cut pedestrian fatalities in the state by urging people to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

A pedestrian crosses E. Mississippi Ave. at S. Columbine St. shortly after an in-street pedestrian sign was installed Aug. 23. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: City Installs in-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs Near Wash Park

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 23, 2019 | 3 Comments

The Department of Public Works installed in-street pedestrian signs in the crosswalks at two intersections in the Washington Park neighborhood this morning. The signs come three weeks after Mayor Michael Hancock promised to boost street safety at 24 locations around the city after drivers killed two bicyclists last month, adding to a fast-rising death rate that is on track to reach highest level in over a decade.

As a part of its Vision Zero commitment, Denver installed paint and plastic posts to create a median and curb extensions to increase safety at the intersection of Colfax Ave., Park Ave., and Franklin St. Photo: David Sachs (file photo)

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New Regional Vision Zero Plan Will Encourage Street Safety Beyond Denver & Boulder

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 15, 2019 | 4 Comments

As traffic fatalities skyrocket, a new region-wide Vision Zero program aims to help cities and counties within the Denver Metro improve street safety.

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