The R-Line Could Use More Walkable Development, But Freeways Make It Hard
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Like much of RTD's rail network, the R-Line covers a sprawling distance (22 miles) without always serving dense areas.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about transit
Denver Post: Prioritizing People Instead of Cars Is “Extreme”
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The Denver Post wants the city to slow down on this whole 21st Century transportation thing. In its latest editorial ("No, Denver Shouldn't Make Driving More Difficult"), the paper warns against setting aside street space so people can get around quickly and safely on the bus or a bike.
Fixing Denver Transit: Making a Place for the Bus
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The last time Denver Public Works gave buses their own space on a public street was 1982 — 35 years ago — when the 16th Street Mall opened.
Fixing Denver Transit: Waiting for the Bus With Dignity
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Only about 5 percent of the city's 3,000 stops have a shelter. That's 150 citywide.
A Model to Keep Homes Near Transit Affordable
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Housing is in short supply in Denver, and that applies to the areas near transit stations, where people are willing to pay a premium. Will the new transit-oriented development at 48th and Race be affordable to Denverites on the lower half of the income spectrum?
Brent Toderian: Don’t “Balance” Modes — Prioritize Walking, Biking, and Transit
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"I'm capable of saying some pretty harsh things — I'm very un-Canadian that way. But most of the time, I would say that if a city hires me, it's because they know that the status quo isn't working."