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Transportation

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    RTD pick of Northwest options today follows board trip to Washington, D.C.

    The RTD Board FasTracks monitoring committee will announce its pick of the three options for the Northwest Rail Line at 5:30 p.m. today, with a final board vote on March 27. You can watch the announcement live -- as well as public comment that promises to be lively, since all the options would requi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Reader: Hit-and-run laws haven't stopped cowardly drivers from taking the easy way out

    Tim Albo.​Family members of hit-and-run victim Tim Albo believe current laws reward drunk drivers for leaving the scene of an accident -- and they'd like to change that equation. In the meantime, asks one reader, where's that leave victims?

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Frontier pilot booting quadriplegic John Morris (& choice colleagues) earn Shmuck dishonors

    ​Denver's homegrown airline, Frontier, was once a local darling. Its local ties, funny animals and scrappy attitude gave people the alternative they needed a decade ago to United Airlines, which dominated the gates at Denver International Airport for a long time and pissed off just about ever ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    RTD: Building Gold Line station on Federal's east side right decision, says Kim Gillan

    Near rejected site.​Update: Yesterday, we filled you in about RTD's decision to build a Gold Line station in Adams County on the originally approved east-side-of-Federal location rather than a west side plot favored by a Louisiana developer. After the publication of that item, we heard from Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Frontier scrambles to spin Southwest's AirTran acquisition in airline survival of the fittest

    ​I contacted Frontier spokeswoman Lindsey Purves at 6:17 a.m. yesterday for a comment about Southwest Airlines' acquisition of AirTran and what it might mean for what's still portrayed as Denver's hometown airline. But the statement Purves came up with nearly nine hours later doesn't even ment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Sarah Trujillo formally charged with vehicular homicide in death of scooter-rider Brian Hoyle

    Sarah Trujillo.​Yesterday, we told you about the Facebook tribute to Brian Hoyle, the scooter rider killed in a hit-and-run accident late Friday. Now, the woman who was allegedly behind the wheel in the crash -- Sarah Trujillo, 23 -- has been formally charged with vehicular homicide and leavin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    Frontier Airlines uncancels its canceled Denver-to-Aspen flights

    ​In late July, Frontier Airlines announced it was discontinuing Denver to Aspen service. Well, never mind. The carrier is continuing the flights -- good news to local skiers on a tight schedule, not to mention Frontier's Colorado staffers, who'll see this decision, along with the extension of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Frontier extends its DIA lease -- and the airline's relationship with Denver, its "hometown"

    ​Since last November, when Frontier Airlines jobs began moving to Milwaukee and Indianapolis, locals have feared that the new acquisition of Indy's Republic Airways Holdings would slowly sever its ties to Denver. It's good news, then, that Frontier has extended its lease at DIA until 2020. Loo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    John Hickenlooper: Republicans use part of Democratic guv ad in latest jobs slap

    John Hickenlooper the way Republicans see him.​Update, 7:48 a.m., May 28: The Hickenlooper campaign has responded to this post. See how after the original item, published at 3:27 p.m. on May 27. The latest assault on Democratic guv candidate John Hickenlooper from the Republican Governors Ass ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Frontier Airlines' name to remain the same: Sorry, Midwest

    Photo by Ken OdeyBet these folks are happy.​ The suspense is finally over regarding Frontier Airlines. Frontier's owner, Republic Airways Holdings, has announced that the new name of the carrier, which is being combined with sister airline Midwest, will be... Frontier. Oh yeah: The airline wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Union Station: What comes next in Denver's ambitious rail plans, part 2

    ​Friday, February 6, was a very big day in Denver transit. The feds announced $304 million in loans for Union Station, completing the funding necessary for the new transit hub, as well as essentially committing to a $1 billion injection over several years for several future FasTracks rail lin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Mile High Murder, No. 53: Thomas William Boyle booked on vehicular homicide for Harlan Street hit and run that killed Raymond Rivera

    Thomas William Boyle should have taken a cab.​Late Monday evening, Raymond Rivera, 48, tried to cross Harlan Street at Alameda Avenue. Unfortunately, he didn't make it -- and the vehicle that struck him didn't stop. According to the Lakewood Police Department, Rivera was struck by a van drive ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2009

    Three possible futures for Denver International Airport

    ​Republic Airways Holdings' victory over Dallas-based Southwest Airlines in the Frontier sweepstakes raises more questions than it answers, as Dallas Morning News airline blogger Eric Torbenson makes clear in "What Will Denver Look Like in Two Years?," an analysis published earlier today. In T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Southwest CEO Gary Kelly on the bid for Frontier

    Gary Kelly.​With yesterday's promise of a $170 million bid for Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines made it clear it really, really wants the Denver-based carrier. After all, the total was nearly $60 million more than its previously announced offer of $113 million, which was already higher th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Wanna get away, Denver? Southwest makes bid to buy Frontier Airlines

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • News

    February 19, 2009

    Denver's latest traffic plan depends on getting you out of your car

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • News

    August 14, 2008

    Union Station may become Denver's gateway again -- if it stays on track

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2008

    Frontier gives thanks for loan, loyalty

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2008

    Shmuck of the Week

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2006

    A Cure for the Common Code

    ​ Several outlets are reporting that Southwest Airlines is trying to outbid Republic Airways and swoop up Denver's bankrupt hometown airline, Frontier. From the Associated Press: A court had already approved the sale of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to the parent of Republic Airways for $ ... More >>

  • News

    July 20, 2006

    A Streetcar Named Desire

    Will trolleys return to Colfax?

  • News

    October 28, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of October 28, 2004

  • News

    October 28, 2004

    File Not Found

    Do you know what's in your luggage?

  • News

    September 12, 2002

    Wheels of Misfortune

    Cultures clash -- and crash -- in Curtis Park. Is this a terminal situation?

  • News

    December 13, 2001

    Howdy, Neighbor

    Denver rolls out the blueprints for how it will handle future growth.

  • News

    October 18, 2001

    Screen and Screen Again

    Forget Victoria's Secret. Argenbright Security has a few secrets of its own.

  • News

    April 19, 2001

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of April 19, 2001

  • News

    April 5, 2001

    Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind

    Union Station's past will have a major impact on its future.

  • News

    November 2, 2000

    The Big Squeeze

    Denver needs to make room for 100,000 more people. So where will they go?

  • News

    August 10, 2000

    United We Strand

    You may not have a flight, but you could be a winner!

  • News

    October 29, 1998

    One-Track Minds

    Rail-happy RTD candidates want to solve Denver's traffic nightmare. Are they just spinning their wheels?

  • News

    October 8, 1998

    Lots of Bad Luck

    Can't find your car? You may be an RTD commuter.

  • News

    December 4, 1997

    Letters

    Can't find your car? You may be an RTD commuter.

  • News

    October 23, 1997

    Divide the Ride

    Pushing a $6 billion transit plan, RTD has met the enemy-- the RTD board.

  • News

    October 23, 1997

    Spinning Their Wheels

    A guide to surviving the light-rail info war

  • News

    July 31, 1997

    Letters

    A guide to surviving the light-rail info war

  • News

    July 24, 1997

    Beating the Train

    Light-rail opponents plot ways to jump the tracks--with an RTD boardmember leading the charge.

  • News

    March 13, 1997

    It's the Rail Thing

    For some Lakewood homeowners, RTD's proposed light-rail line looms too close for comfort.

  • News

    October 31, 1996

    Unfinished Business

    Keeping track of the political--and personal--agendas at stake in RTD board races.

  • News

    September 19, 1996

    Continental Drift

    As prospects dim, Denver aviation officials still chase after an air link to Britain.

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Off Limits

    As prospects dim, Denver aviation officials still chase after an air link to Britain.

  • News

    May 16, 1996

    Mystery Train

    Squabbles and spin control at RTD's light-rail lovefest.

  • News

    April 18, 1996

    Flights of Fancy

    Denver pays a consultant big money to get overseas flights for DIA--and goes nowhere.

  • News

    January 24, 1996

    A PRIVATE AFFAIR

    SEEKING TO CUT COSTS, RTD CONSULTS A LEADING CRITIC OF TRANSIT UNIONS, PUBLIC SUBSIDIES--AND EXPENSIVE RAIL PROJECTS.

  • News

    December 27, 1995

    LETTERS

    SEEKING TO CUT COSTS, RTD CONSULTS A LEADING CRITIC OF TRANSIT UNIONS, PUBLIC SUBSIDIES--AND EXPENSIVE RAIL PROJECTS.

  • News

    December 20, 1995

    LETTERS

    SEEKING TO CUT COSTS, RTD CONSULTS A LEADING CRITIC OF TRANSIT UNIONS, PUBLIC SUBSIDIES--AND EXPENSIVE RAIL PROJECTS.

  • News

    December 13, 1995

    RUNAWAY TRAIN

    SEEKING TO CUT COSTS, RTD CONSULTS A LEADING CRITIC OF TRANSIT UNIONS, PUBLIC SUBSIDIES--AND EXPENSIVE RAIL PROJECTS.

  • News

    December 13, 1995

    RUNAWAY TRAINCONGRESS SPURNED IT, STATE LAWMAKERS SCORN IT, BUT CAN ANYBODY PUT THE BRAKES ON LIGHT RAIL?

    SEEKING TO CUT COSTS, RTD CONSULTS A LEADING CRITIC OF TRANSIT UNIONS, PUBLIC SUBSIDIES--AND EXPENSIVE RAIL PROJECTS.

  • News

    November 15, 1995

    I'M ED! FLY ME!

    COLORADO SPRINGS BOOSTERS GO UP, UP AND AWAY WITH ED BEAUVAIS.HIGH FLYER HOW MUCH OF A FLIGHT RISK IS WESTERN PACIFIC'S ED BEAUVAIS? JUST ASK THE INVESTORS IN HIS LAST AIRLINE.

  • News

    March 22, 1995

    FLIGHT RISK

    GUESS WHICH LITTLE AIRLINE IS BACK SNIFFING AT THE PUBLIC TROUGH.

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