Mayor Johnston’s vision for the Mile High Line hinges in part on the Denver Broncos’ plans for Burnham Yard, the site of the new stadium. To make room for the development, Denver Water must relocate its Operations Complex to a different site. The problem? Their...
In his 2026 State of the City Address, Mayor Johnston put forward a vision dubbed the Mile High Line, which he describes as “a city that is connected to each other and connected to a shared vision for jobs, housing, transit, climate and equity.” The Denver Streets...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, July 7, 2026 Contact:Jill Locantore, Denver Streets Partnership, 303-895-6376, jill@denverstreetspartnership.orgRob Greer, YIMBY Denver, 661-496-5202, robert.a.greer@gmail.comJamie Perkins, Twist and Tumble Kids Gymnastics, 760 S...
🚨TAKE ACTION NOW: Email Mayor Johnston your concerns about his new $5 parking scheme that incentivizes drinking and driving downtown, in shocking disregard for rising traffic violence and the recent drunk-driving tragedy downtown. Then, consider donating $5 or more to...
BACKGROUND The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is studying Colorado Boulevard for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a project that will help transform this deadly street with high bus ridership into a truly people-friendly main street. Colorado Boulevard is in the...
April 28, 2026 Dear Executive Director Lew, On behalf of the undersigned organizations and community members, we write to urge the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to deliver true bus rapid transit (BRT) on Colorado Boulevard by committing to dedicated,...
March 31, 2026 Dear Mayor Johnston, We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deep concern about your recent statements and decisions regarding transportation policies and practices in Denver, and to urge your administration to treat street safety and...
Last year, 93 people were killed on our streets. In almost every year since 2016 (when the City promised to make real progress on street safety goals through Vision Zero), the number of fatalities has only gone up. 2025 was the highest yet. The 3-1-1 Day of Action for...
February 2, 2026 Mayor Johnston and Members of the Denver City Council, We write on behalf of the organizations listed below to express serious concern about proposed changes to Denver’s shared scooter and bike license agreements and the risk those changes pose to the...
A coalition of community organizations and grassroots advocates today released a new Mayor’s Report Card evaluating Mayor Mike Johnston’s first two full years in office on transportation safety, access and mobility. The report assigns the Mayor a grade of D, citing rising traffic deaths, slowed implementation of road-safety projects, and the redirection of funding away from life-saving street infrastructure.
Who we are seeking for our Advisory Board The DSP is seeking volunteer Advisory Board members who have a passion for people-first communities, improving mobility options and access, fostering equity through our built environment, and a desire to get involved. To...
There's no denying it – these are turbulent times. It’s not just a rough time to be a nonprofit or an advocacy organization. It's a rough time to be an American – and especially to be someone who cares about human dignity and the common good. And that's exactly why...
For years, the Santa Fe Yards site has been one of the largest missed opportunities in central Denver—a vacant, contaminated stretch of land that cuts off neighborhoods east and west of the rail corridor. Instead of acting as a connector, it has long functioned as a...
This November, Denver voters will decide whether to approve the $950 million Vibrant Denver bond package (measures 2A–2E). These measures would fund infrastructure projects across the city in five categories — everything from parks and libraries to housing and...
Too often, parking is the reason we can’t have nice things. Just about any time the City proposes changes aimed at making our streets more walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly, or greener, concerns arise about the impacts on parking. It’s true: making more space for...
The City of Denver is gearing up to put a general obligation (GO) bond measure on this November’s ballot that would raise around $800 M.
Denver’s Colfax-Federal cloverleaf displaced hundreds in the 1960s and remains one of the city’s most dangerous intersections. A community-driven vision calls for reconnecting neighborhoods with safe streets, affordable housing, and inclusive urban design.
Let’s make sure that all riders have the dignity and comfort they deserve while waiting for the bus.
Contact your representatives to let them know about critical transportation projects that may be at risk.
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Some people spend it gazing into each other’s eyes, some people spend it enjoying a nice dinner… We spent it rallying with community at a “Love-In” at Cerebral Brewing to share some love for spaces that prioritize people over cars. Specifically,...