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On Aug. 2, about 140 people participated in a Critical Mass ride to protest the recent deaths of bicyclists. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Tuesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 20, 2019 | No Comments

A truck driver hit and seriously hurt a bicyclist in Commerce City. The 18-year plan to complete Denver’s bike network is unacceptable. Hancock's lowered speed limits are important, but safer infrastructure must be installed to reinforce slower speeds. More headlines ...

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Commentary: The 18-Year Plan to Complete Denver’s Bike Network Is Unacceptable

By Avi Stopper | Aug 19, 2019 | 4 Comments

Denver's plan to complete its bike network will take 18 years. In a word, that’s unacceptable.

Electric vehicles, like this Nissan LEAF e+, need to make up at least 5% of auto manufacturers' sales in Colorado under a rule approved today. Photo: Nissan USA.

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Monday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 19, 2019 | 1 Comment

Colorado adopts California’s Zero Emission Vehicle rule. Drive safely: 95,000 kids return to school today. City officials need to get scooters under control. More headlines...

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Colorado Adopts California Zero Emission Vehicle Rule

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 16, 2019 | 5 Comments

Today Colorado approved a rule that requires automakers to sell more electric vehicles in the state. The mandate intends to bring a wider range of electric models to car dealers, reduce carbon emissions and clean up polluted air.

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Friday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 16, 2019 | 2 Comments

Outside Magazine covers a "shift in the conversation” about bike safety in Denver. Federal is the most dangerous street to walk in Denver. A new regional Vision Zero plan will encourage street safety beyond Denver and Boulder. More headlines...

As a part of its Vision Zero commitment, Denver installed paint and plastic posts to create a median and curb extensions to increase safety at the intersection of Colfax Ave., Park Ave., and Franklin St. Photo: David Sachs (file photo)

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New Regional Vision Zero Plan Will Encourage Street Safety Beyond Denver & Boulder

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 15, 2019 | 4 Comments

As traffic fatalities skyrocket, a new region-wide Vision Zero program aims to help cities and counties within the Denver Metro improve street safety.

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 15, 2019 | 1 Comment

An RTD train hit and killed a pedestrian. Fewer than 250 people have signed up for RTD’s new discount program. There’s no sidewalk on a Park Hill pedestrian route to 40th & Colorado Station. More headlines ...

At Colorado Blvd., E. 35th Ave. has no sidewalk. A retaining wall forces pedestrians into the street. Photo: Jonathon Stalls

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Eyes on the Street: No Sidewalk on Park Hill Route to 40th & Colorado Station

By Jonathon Stalls | Aug 14, 2019 | 3 Comments

This video chronicles the the lack of a sidewalk East 35th Avenue at Colorado. The street is a major pedestrian thoroughfare for people in Northeast Park Hill to get to 40th & Colorado Station.

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Wednesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 14, 2019 | 1 Comment

Last week’s scooter fatality brings the number of people killed on Denver streets to 50. Denver police ask for help finding the driver who hit and seriously injured a young cyclist. A Koch-funded think tank hack writes "Front Range commuter rail a terrible idea.” More headlines ...

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Tuesday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 13, 2019 | 1 Comment

A scooter rider died after a Highland Park crash, which is Denver's first scooter-related fatality. His friend disputes the charge that he is at fault for the crash. Local media cover last night's Streetsblog Scooter Debate. More headlines ...

A FedEx vehicle parked in a bike lane on Wynkoop Street between 15th & 16th Streets on Aug. 8. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Archive: The Right Way to Double Park a Delivery Truck

By Ben Fried | Aug 8, 2019 | 8 Comments

No vehicle is allowed to block a bicycle lane at any time. But FedEx and UPS are always there.

Mayor Michael Hancock announces street safety improvements. Photo: Andy Bosselman

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Andy Bosselman | Aug 8, 2019 | No Comments

Michael will lower speed limits and make street safety upgrades happen fast, asks those fighting bike lanes to stand down. CU Boulder students engineer a bike light that lights the road and the rider. Join us for the Streetsblog Scooter Debate Monday. More headlines...

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