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What We Do
Our Mission
We advocate for the cultural and systemic changes necessary to reduce our city’s unsustainable dependence on cars and to design communities that put people first.
Our Vision
We envision an equitable and vibrant Denver where human dignity is the guiding principle for our transportation system and communities, with living, public spaces that allow everyone to thrive and connect to what matters most to them.
Policy
We advocate for human-centered policies to guide the design of our city, streets, and public spaces. That means connecting decision makers with diverse perspectives, timely information, and practical solutions to reduce our city’s dependence on cars and design communities that prioritize human dignity. Review our policy platform here and see some of our recent policy work below.
Vision Zero
Transit
Reliable and affordable transit is a central component of a thriving city.
Even though 70% of Denverites live within walking distance of transit, most of us don’t use it because buses aren’t frequent, fast, or reliable. City leaders can significantly improve our existing bus system quickly and inexpensively.
Transportation funding
Sidewalks
Thank you Denver Voters for voting YES on 307! With the new property fee approved by voters, Denver will begin creating a comprehensive program to repair hazardous sidewalks, reconstruct sidewalks that are deficient, and build sidewalks where they’re missing.
Twenty is Plenty
The evidence is clear: Speed kills.
Even small increases in vehicle speed can have fatal results. We’re calling on city leaders to reduce the default speed limit for Denver’s neighborhood streets from 25 mph to 20 mph.
Complete Streets
Our city needs state-of-the-art street design standards that create safe spaces for all road users. These designs must prioritize traffic calming for pedestrian and bicyclist safety over driver convenience. Denver should adopt updated street design standards to create Complete Streets across the city.
Shared & Open Streets
Denver’s Shared and Open Streets program is working and should be continued. Keep up with our work to make people-friendly streets city-wide.
Place – Denver’s Main Streets
Transforming Denver’s Main Streets into people-first corridors is one of the most powerful ways to improve safety, expand transportation options, support local businesses, and build a more equitable and vibrant city. Streets like Colfax, Federal, Colorado, Broadway, Lincoln, Speer, and Alameda are the backbone of our city. They move more people than any other streets, connect residents to jobs and daily needs, are home to many small, locally-owned businesses, and carry Denver’s busiest transit routes. Explore how Denver’s biggest needs and opportunities overlap on these corridors, and learn more about what’s happening on specific Main Streets and how to get involved below.
Federal Boulevard
Federal Boulevard is a critical part of Denver’s transportation system. It’s also the deadliest street in the city. It’s time to fix Federal Boulevard.
Colfax
Denver’s first true bus rapid transit (BRT) line is under construction right now on Colfax, and scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. When completed, the project will demonstrate how a dangerous, highway-style arterial can be transformed into a safe, vibrant, people-friendly street.
Colorado Boulevard
Colorado Boulevard is one of the most important corridors on Denver’s east side. It connects the northern and southern edges of Denver and links the city with Glendale. But today, Colorado Boulevard functions more like a highway through the city than a main street.