bike lanes
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Denver mayor says his commute time tripled following ‘road diet’ change
Mayor Mike Johnston is pushing back sharply against the claim by Denver councilmembers and bike activists that the city succumbed to lobbying pressure in revising a “road diet” plan for East Alameda Avenue, while noting that his own commute time has tripled following changes at another major artery. He also said he’s worried that restricting…
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FEEDBACK | Lawmakers barely rate a ‘D’ for inaction on cleaner air
As a mom who watches Colorado politics, the end of the legislative session feels a bit like the end of the school year before summer break: Some assignments are rushed or go unfinished; some disputes are resolved while others become grudges. Then it’s time for report cards. On the issues that we care about, Colorado…
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Denver bond proposal for nearly $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades sails to early victory
A nearly $1 billion dollar bond proposal sailed to victory Tuesday night as Denver voters approved a finance package for infrastructure improvements throughout the city. “From the very beginning, this has always been the people of Denver’s bond,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said. The package represents what people want and need in their neighborhoods to…