Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about walking

The intersection where a driver killed Michael Hoglund is also home to an RTD light rail and bus station. Image: Google Maps

Denver Public Works Now Convenes “Rapid Response Teams” After Fatal Crashes

By David Sachs | Mar 30, 2017 | 6 Comments

As of December, the city is taking a more systematic approach to addressing the problem. Denver Public Works now convenes "rapid response teams" after every fatal crash involving a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist.

Sun Valley residents Mary Lovejoy, left, and Lisa Saenz, right. Photo: David Sachs

The Federal-Colfax Interchange Is a Huge Barrier for West Siders

By David Sachs | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 Comment

The massive concrete structure is singular to the city, relatable only to freeway interchanges for I-70 and I-25. There's been lots of talk of reconnecting neighborhoods, but little action.

DPW’s About to Flub an Important Part of the Upper Brighton Redesign

By David Sachs | Mar 23, 2017 | 10 Comments

It's unfortunate that in 2017, city planners and engineers assume all those new people will come with a car. Why wouldn't they? There's so much room to drive!

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.

#StreetFail: 1st Avenue Sidewalk Not Big Enough For the Both of Us

By David Sachs | Mar 17, 2017 | 3 Comments

People walking, biking, and waiting for the bus are forced to dance past one another -- right next to three lanes of speeding cars and trucks. There's just not enough room for people outside a car.

Motorists have carte blanche at the Capitol, inside and out. Photo: David Sachs

Breaking Down What the State Transport Bill Does for Walking, Biking, and Transit

By David Sachs | Mar 10, 2017 | 10 Comments

"It's definitely a good step forward."

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