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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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Denver Council to consider $400 million in infrastructure contracts
The Denver City Council returns on Monday afternoon for its weekly meeting, approaching a full agenda that reflects several ongoing city priorities: homeless shelter operations, housing, infrastructure and police overtime. The agenda this week spans roughly 35 pages and includes two proclamations to be delivered during the 3:30 p.m. session, one in the 5:30 p.m.…
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As bike deaths spike, shop owners opposed to infrastructure changes decry bullying
Increasing numbers of fatal accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists in Colorado — up 78% over the past decade according to the State Patrol — are raising the temperature on a public debate over how bike riders can be better protected on roads around Denver. One party to the debate is crying foul, describing intimidation against…
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‘Plow the damn roads’: Frustrations boil over as Denver promises to plow side streets with snowstorm coming
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
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’s free ride-share service expands to new neighborhoods
The City and County of Denver is expanding the neighborhoods reached by the Denver Connector, its free on-demand ride share service. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) announced Thursday that it is adding the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods to its ride share service. The service will reach these neighborhoods starting next week. DOTI created…