department of transportation and infrastructure
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A primer on Denver’s homeless enforcement program
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In addition to revealing major gaps in Denver’s homeless enforcement program, a recent audit by the Denver auditor detailed how the city is responding to the homelessness crisis that has become more acute in the last several years, particularly when it comes to the “unsheltered” population. The answers below are lifted out of the auditor’s…
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‘Plow the damn roads’: Frustrations boil over as Denver promises to plow side streets with snowstorm coming
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In preparation for Tuesday night’s incoming snowstorm, Denver announced that it will deploy its small plows to side streets, a decision that brings up a history of tension between the city and its residents over how to keep roadways clear and safe. The winter storm expected to roll in Tuesday afternoon and evening will bring…
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Denver’s aging trash collection trucks, lack of drivers could doom new ‘pay-as-you-throw’ program
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Denver’s new trash collection program may be foundering before it even launches. The pay-as-you-throw program, approved by a split city council vote in June, faces an uphill battle as Denver’s Solid Waste Management Division of the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure may not be able to meet the program’s requirements, according to Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien. …
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Denver adopts volume-based trash program in split vote, implementation to begin Jan. 1
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Denver will implement a new pay-as-you-throw waste services program at the start of 2023 after council adopted the program in a 8-5 vote Monday night. Council members in support of the program reiterated that there was no time to waste in acting against climate change, while those who voted against were greatly concerned about the…
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Denver council to hold second vote on expanded waste services program
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Denver City Council approved on first reading a new pay-as-you-throw waste services proposal in a split 11-2 vote. It will hold a one-hour courtesy public hearing on the proposal at the final reading next week. While council members supported the intentions of the program, some felt that without a more comprehensive education plan, adding a…
