Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about transit

Selling a Vision: What Transit Agencies Should Learn from Car Companies

By Alana Miller | Jan 23, 2018 | 3 Comments

The auto industry has been remarkably successful, despite all the downsides of car ownership, in connecting with Americans on a deep, emotional level. The most marketing I see from my transit agency is how I could be killed by transit for doing something dumb.

Reminder: You Don’t Have to Drive to the Slopes

By David Sachs | Jan 19, 2018 | 3 Comments

Other options exist, but they're a far cry from what's needed — dedicated bus lanes and, eventually, a train route.

Presenting the Denver Streetsies: The Best and Worst of 2017

By David Sachs | Jan 2, 2018 | 4 Comments

Each year Streetsblog Denver leaves it up to you, the reader, to decide what 2017 should be remembered for -- good and bad. Here's what you came up with through a vote of the people.

Denver Vs. Seattle: How Our Pacific Northwest Peer Adds People Without Adding Traffic

By David Sachs | Dec 21, 2017 | 7 Comments

Denver should look up to Seattle, a city where decision-makers are reshaping streets in a way that prioritizes transit, walking, and biking before driving, and invests heavily in sustainable transportation. The result is a city that has grown at a similar pace to ours, but has done so without adding traffic.

Here’s Your First Look at the Map for Frequent, High-Quality Denver Transit

By David Sachs | Dec 14, 2017 | 5 Comments

Last week, City Hall's Denveright transit initiative unveiled the preliminary map for a high-frequency transit network, a grid of service that arrives at least every 15 minutes.

Here’s a Look at What the New Civic Center Station Does (and Doesn’t) Do for Transit Riders

By David Sachs | Dec 12, 2017 | 3 Comments

If Union Station is Denver’s living room, Civic Center Station is the city’s laundry room — not nearly as pretty, but built for efficiency. RTD gave the press a sneak peek at the newly renovated downtown bus station on Tuesday, showing off its glass-enclosed bus terminal, additional bus bays, transit screens, and a more open […]

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