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A new hope: Denver’s “Core Network” of bike routes
By Jill LocantoreAt the end of his term in 2023, Denver Mayor Hancock celebrated the installation of 137 miles of new bike lanes over five years. While safe streets advocates (ourselves included) might quibble over how one measures “one mile” of bike lanes (if there...
Community Voices: A crucial corridor is missing from Denver’s near-term BRT build-out
We’re excited to share the efforts of local advocates and community members who want to make Denver’s streets better for people. This is a guest post from urban planner and local advocate, Jason Schaefer, on why BRT on the Speer/Leetsdale/Parker corridor is not only...
Community Voices: A livable Larimer
We’re excited to share the efforts of local advocates and community members who want to make Denver’s streets better for people. This is a guest post from our friend Justin Bai at Pedestrian Dignity, about how the City of Denver can meet the moment by prioritizing...
A look back at the 2024 Colorado legislative session
Molly McKinley Policy Director, the Denver Streets PartnershipY’all, the 2024 Colorado state legislative session was action packed! We made some exciting progress on securing new funding for transit service, expanding housing options near transit, and improving...
Why the Broadway Bikeway matters
It is hard to believe, but after almost 10 years of planning, the Broadway Bikeway has finally been completed! Multimodal projects like the Broadway Bikeway are major milestones in making Denver a safer and more connected place to bike, walk, use transit, and drive,...
Community Voices: An update on 7th Ave
We’re excited to share the efforts of local advocates and community members who want to make Denver’s streets better for people. This is a guest post from our friend Rob Toftness at the Denver Bicycle Lobby, about the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure...
Empowered: Connection through cultural heritage
Mimi Luong has emerged as a leader and a cornerstone in the business communities of Southwest Denver, the Far East Center, and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. She is known for her dedicated advocacy and for sharing the cultural traditions and...
Where Johnston’s proposed budget falls short and what we can do next
It’s leaf peeping season, pumpkin spice season, and, you got it—budget season! Things are moving quickly. Read on for an overview of the budget process and what we’re tuned into. Or go ahead and send Mayor Johnston an email asking him to include more funding for...
Empowered: Equitable collaboration creates change
As the Director of Community Development at the Montbello Organizing Committee, Mayra Gonzales leads innovative mobility, transit, and housing projects that center community empowerment, equitable community development, and social justice. Over the years, she has...
Traffic calming on 14th Ave makes travel to Civic Center easier for bikes and pedestrians
Civic Center Park is a lively hub for folks in and around Denver to visit and enjoy the greenspace it has to offer—from city-wide events to a quiet reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city. However, the threat of speeding cars on surrounding roadways can make...
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