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Archive: In Colorado, Climate Change is Already Slowing You and Your Stuff

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 19, 2019 | No Comments

To keep Colorado’s people and their stuff moving, elected officials must recognize that adapting to a changing climate will require doing things that are unpopular — and it’s time for them to show leadership.

A Comcast Xfinity van tips over within eyeshot of where cyclist Alexis Bounds was killed July 24. Photo: Anonymous

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Photo Shows Xfinity Van Rolling Over Near Alexis Bounds’ Ghost Bike

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 17, 2019 | 3 Comments

An anonymous tipster sent Streetsblog photos of crash involving a Comcast Xfinity van, including one of the vehicle tipping over near the ghost bike placed in remembrance of Alexis Bounds.

Denver B-cycle employee Greg Hoenig shows off a new electric bike. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Tuesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 17, 2019 | 1 Comment

B-cycle rolled out an electric bike pilot. Voters could decide on a Front Range rail line as soon as next year. Council approves Loretto Heights plan that could house 2,500 people.

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Denver Bike Sharing Program Launches Electric Bike Pilot Today

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 16, 2019 | 2 Comments

B-cycle, Denver’s bike sharing nonprofit, rolled out nine new electric bicycles for testing today at Union Station.

Sgt. Troy Zimmerman writes a traffic citation. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Monday’s Headlines & The Week Ahead

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 16, 2019 | No Comments

Denver police hire 9 officers to boost safety by enforcing traffic laws. A scooter rider faces DUI charges after crashing into a Denver police officer. More headlines and this week's events ...

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.

Tactical urbanism: A cyclist and scooter rider ride in the Wynkoop Street bike lane protected by red cups and tomatoes during the #RedCupProject demonstration on April 26.

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Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 13, 2019 | No Comments

The spectacular benefits of tactical urbanism. High-end bicycles stolen in Denver may be headed out of the country. Denver ranks 12th in nation for its public transportation network. More headlines ...

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 12, 2019 | No Comments

Must-read Twitter thread: Should RTD pursue ridership or coverage? Yesterday's light rail meltdown. Two percent of Denver B-cycle's fleet will soon be electric. More headlines ...

Mayor Michael Hancock introduces his 2020 budget proposal at a press conference Sept. 9. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Mayor Continues Transportation & Climate Investments in Tightened 2020 Budget

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 9, 2019 | 7 Comments

Denver will continue investing in its goals around transportation and the climate crisis under the mayor’s 2020 budget proposal. But the $1.49 billion operating budget also braces the city for an economic slowdown.

The Transit mobile app now allows users to buy RTD tickets. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Transit, the Trip-Planning App, Now Sells RTD Tickets

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 9, 2019 | 4 Comments

Starting today, people who ride Regional Transportation District buses and trains can buy tickets from within the mobile trip-planning app Transit.

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Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 6, 2019 | No Comments

Among Denver's 16,522 crashes so far this year, fatalities increased 31% while serious injuries ballooned 29%. Drunk driver sentenced to life in prison without parole. Initiative 122 could limit new housing across Metro Denver. More headlines ...

A woman wearing an eyeball mask dances to draw attention to pedestrian safety. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 5, 2019 | No Comments

People wearing gigantic eyeball masks high-fived people on foot, urging them to make eye contact with drivers. A driver struck and injured a 10-year-old girl on a bicycle in a Boulder crosswalk. Road users show Incivility on the streets.

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