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April 7, 2020 — Federal Boulevard, a state highway that doubles as an urban street, is one of Denver’s deadliest to travel. City and state transportation planners say a median down the center of the road’s southern segment will make it safer for pedestrians and drivers alike. “It’s definitely not the entirety of what we […]

April 7, 2020 — They have become Denver’s three grand walkways — unexpected auto-free zones born rather suddenly of the war against an enemy that has infected nearly 850 people in the city and felled 15 since the novel coronavirus was first detected in Colorado just over a month ago. The street closures were put into place […]

April 3, 2020 — Parts of Denver are about to go back to the days when people congregated and played in the streets before cars dominated them. Except… no congregating and no playing. The city government will close segments of East 11th Avenue, Byron Place, Stuart Street and East 16th Avenue to cars, the mayor […]

On March 23, when Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a stay-at-home order that went into effect at 5 p.m. March 24 to address the COVID-19 outbreak, he specifically mentioned people spotted the previous two days at crowded public places such as City Park and Washington Park, many of whom were not following social distancing recommendations while walking, running or […]

Denver – A survey of 500 Denver voters found that four in five people support the city’s plan to add 125 miles of bicycle lanes by 2024, with majorities even agreeing that bike infrastructure should come at the expense of parking and travel lanes. “Increasing mobility options in Denver is a non-partisan issue that crosses […]

For the last decade, between Denver’s nonprofit bike share program and multiple for-profit micromobility providers, our city has been on the cutting edge of offering residents and visitors different pedal bike, e-bike, and electric scooter options, mostly in downtown. These options provide tens of thousands of trips per week. After Denver B-cycle ceases operations on […]

The following opinion piece by Jill Locantore was originally published in Colorado Politics on July 26, 2019. To address many of the challenges resulting from Denver’s booming growth, City leaders should immediately improve the bus system. It’s not surprising that with growth comes increased traffic, but it’s also not inevitable. A shining example is Seattle, […]

A bicycle rider is in critical condition after a high-speed, head-on collision with another cyclist who was also injured Tuesday evening on the Cherry Creek Trail, according to the Denver Post. But as more downtown workers choose to bike, bicycle traffic on the Cherry Creek Trail has grown and the crash highlights the urgent need for more […]

DENVER — There are plenty of ways to get around Denver. Public transportation, biking and walking are among the most popular. Each comes with its own set of challenges. Thanks to the Amazing Denver Mobility Race on Thursday, 15 candidates running for local office in Denver got a first-hand look at some of the issues […]

The Denver Streets Partnership stunt was meant to instill municipal candidates with a sense of urgency on transportation issues. The morning sun was low as the competitors gathered for their race. It was no ordinary trial. The three teams of municipal election candidates needed to work together to find the best route through Denver’s transit […]

DENVER — Advocates for change and safer roads in Denver have turned to colorful and eye-catching lawn signs and a new mural urging drivers to “Slow the Funk Down.” “We heard from the community, and one of their biggest concerns around traffic safety is speeding of vehicles through neighborhoods,” said Jill Locantore of WalkDenver. More […]