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A crew of human eyeballs crosses Larimer St. at Speer Blvd. as a part of a campaign to raise awareness of pedestrian safety. Photo: Any Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: There Are Literally Giant Eyeballs on the Street

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 4, 2019 | 2 Comments

A group of eight people wearing gigantic eyeball masks high-fived pedestrians and danced at the corner of Speer Blvd. and Larimer Sts. this morning. The event intends to cut pedestrian fatalities in the state by urging people to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

Danny Gonzales installs a 20 mph speed limit sign on Aug. 30, 2019. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Tuesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Sep 3, 2019 | No Comments

Denver reduced the speed limit on a segment of Evans Avenue. A young woman on a scooter blew through a stop sign, hit a car and was seriously injured. Red light camera vendor did not have a license. More headlines ...

Department of Public Works employee Ernie Armijo hands a new speed limit sign to Danny Gonzales before it was installed on Evans Avenue Aug. 30. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: Denver Reduces Speed Limit on Evans Avenue

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 30, 2019 | 6 Comments

Today Denver reduced the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on a stretch of East Evans Avenue from Federal Boulevard to Huron Street. The safety measure is one of Denver's efforts to cut serious injuries and fatalities on the city's streets, but most drivers disregarded the new speed limit.

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Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 30, 2019 | No Comments

A semi driver caused a fiery crash that killed two people and injured several others. Colorado drivers killed 20 people after running red lights. How our transportation system is biased against women. More headlines ...

The intersection at East 35th Ave. and Quebec St. Image: Google Maps

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 29, 2019 | 1 Comment

Urban Isolation: Look at all the land Denver dedicates to cars. A plunger-protected bike lane briefly appeared in Boulder. Drivers in the Denver Metro spend 60 or more hours in traffic per year. More headlines ...

Bird contractors placed 13 scooters in the middle of a pedestrian thoroughfare at Union Station on Aug. 15. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Commentary: Bird’s Invasion of Union Station Shows Need for Scooter Watchdog

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 26, 2019 | 9 Comments

Bird's aggressive placement of scooters at Union Station demonstrates Denver's lax enforcement of existing rules and the need of a watchdog agency to police scooter companies.

A pedestrian crosses E. Mississippi Ave. at S. Columbine St. shortly after an in-street pedestrian sign was installed Aug. 23. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Eyes on the Street: City Installs in-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs Near Wash Park

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 23, 2019 | 3 Comments

The Department of Public Works installed in-street pedestrian signs in the crosswalks at two intersections in the Washington Park neighborhood this morning. The signs come three weeks after Mayor Michael Hancock promised to boost street safety at 24 locations around the city after drivers killed two bicyclists last month, adding to a fast-rising death rate that is on track to reach highest level in over a decade.

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Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 23, 2019 | No Comments

Should RTD cover lots of ground or focus on high-density corridors? CPR Asked All 15 RTD board members. Aurora officials say they will fix deadly intersection. I started using B-Cycle’s free 5280 program. Here’s how it’s going. More headlines ...

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I Started Using B-Cycle’s Free 5280 Program. Here’s How It’s Going

By Loren M. Hansen | Aug 22, 2019 | 4 Comments

To be successful after the free 5280 program, Denver B-Cycle will need to bolster up its fleet of mechanics while trying to find ways of slashing costs if it hopes to survive in the post-scooter landscape.

An illustration depicts the plaza in front of Union Station extending across the entire street, an option being considered under the 5280 Trail Project. Image: Downtown Denver Partnership

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 22, 2019 | No Comments

The 5280 Trail would create a five-mile park and trail around downtown. Denver starts installing 13 bike parking corrals. Man in Fort Collins posed as bike shop manager to sell stolen bicycles. More headlines ...

An aerial view of downtown highlights the location of the proposed 5280 Trail. Image: Downtown Denver Partnership

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5280 Trail Would Create a 5-Mile Park and Trail Around Downtown

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 21, 2019 | 6 Comments

A vision for the 5280 Trail, a “linear park" that could one day form a five-mile loop around downtown Denver, was unveiled yesterday. It would transform streets into tree-lined places for plazas, playgrounds and public art — while creating a low-stress place for people to stroll and ride bikes to, from and within downtown.

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Wednesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 21, 2019 | 1 Comment

A Commerce City man was arrested after allegedly hitting and killing a bicyclist. 5 new deaths on Denver’s streets leave advocates wondering when the street safety upgrades will be installed. "It Could Be Me" project helps drivers see bicyclists as people.

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