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Reimagining policing and public safety
Much of our time spent in public is spent on our streets. This is also where Denverites are most likely to come in contact with police while walking, driving, biking, socializing or just simply being present. Data and first-hand experiences have shown us that people...
The Denver Streets Partnership releases the 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan Progress Report Card
For the third year, the Denver Streets Partnership released a report card grading Denver’s progress on meeting their own goals outlined in the Vision Zero Action Plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Report Card focuses specifically on...
Eyes on the Street: The gradual transformation from deadly highway to people-friendly arterial
The most dangerous streets in Denver are major arterials, which are designed to move as many cars as fast as possible and are especially hazardous for anyone not in a motor vehicle. We can’t achieve Denver’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 without focusing attention on these streets, and the best way to make arterial streets safer while moving a lot of people is to prioritize transit.
What’s a Neighborhood Bikeway, and why might you want one in your neighborhood?
When some of our team had the opportunity to visit Copenhagen a couple years ago, we were struck by how the city basically has just two types of streets: 1) Bigger streets with lots of people traveling by different modes, each with its own dedicated space—sidewalks for people walking; elevated, protected lanes for people on bikes; dedicated transit lanes; and lanes for people in cars. 2) Smaller shared streets, where all modes are allowed to mix together, but people walking and biking are prioritized and people drive so slow that everyone feels safe sharing that space.
A big win for transit!
We have an exciting update to share out of the State Legislature this week—the RTD Operations bill (H.B. 21-1186) passed both chambers and is headed to Governor Polis’s desk! The changes to the state statute in the bill are recommendations from the RTD Accountability...
We can’t have comprehensive transit without micromobility
On Tuesday, Denver’s Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure (LUTI) committee voted to send the micromobility program licensing proposals to the full City Council. Council will now have the opportunity to decide whether to allow Lyft and Lime to provide bike and scooter share in Denver.
Invest in Public Transit for our Planet
This Earth Day, the Denver Streets Partnership along with dozens of national and local organizations have joined together to demand a historic investment in public transit in the U.S. to prioritize people and communities. COVID-19 presented unprecedented challenges...
Meet DSP’s New Communications Manager, Amy Klein!
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from, what brought you to Denver, and what do you love about the Queen City? I grew up in a very small town in Illinois, on the Iowa border, I moved to Madison, WI for college and it wasn’t long before I found myself biking around...
Get on the Bus Transit Justice Forum
On March 25 the Denver Streets Partnership and Mile High Connects hosted Get on the Bus: Denver Transit Justice Forum. We convened thought leaders, transit users, and decision makers to talk about what could be possible for RTD with the potential of new funding from...
From Parking Lots to Patios
We’re supporting our small businesses in Little Saigon, Westwood, and East Colfax in repurposing space from parking to patios. Check out our new video!
Do you like to write? Would you like to write about a Denver or Colorado mobility issue? We’re seeking guest commentaries on the Denver Streets Partnership blog. Tell us your idea for a guest column.