Mayoral Candidate Penfield Tate III: The Streetsblog Interview
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This is the first of a series of interviews with candidates for mayor in the May 2019 municipal election.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about walking
Guest Post: Pedestrian Observations from South American Cities
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For WalkDenver board member Mark Fetterhoff, vacations are an opportunity to explore cities on foot. During a recent trip to South America, he walked over 100 miles in Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Santiago. Here are a few observations and examples of how big cities move people.
Voters Could Give Denver a New Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Denver wants its own Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, shifting the Department of Public Works' primary focus to transportation — while keeping its duties over over solid waste and water treatment.
Better Bus Stops and Faster Trips Coming to RTD’s 15 and 15L East Colfax Lines
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RTD will upgrade bus stops, add bus shelters and install safety upgrades at 37 bus stops for the 15 & 15L along East Colfax. Changes to the street will boost pedestrian safety and accelerate bus trips, too.
Blocked Sidewalks at Denver Construction Sites Could Improve
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Navigating around construction sites may soon get easier for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. But today's tweak to existing policies doesn't go far enough, say safety advocates.
Downtown Denver Workers Walk, Bike and Ride Transit More
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The number of people who drive alone to get to work in Downtown Denver is shrinking, albeit slowly, with some commuters instead choosing mass transit, biking, walking and other modes of transportation.