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Transportation Archives

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geyhound bus ticket kiosk

Not So Fast: Greyhound Staying at Union Station, After All

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 5, 2025

Greyhound’s contract at the bus concourse in downtown Denver was supposed to expire after “multiple” instances of abandoned vehicles and riders.

Four police officers on patrol

RTD Says Drug and Crime Deterrence Efforts Are Working

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 29, 2025

The transit agency reports a two-thirds drop in drug incident reports this year.

A truck and a bus block a bike lane.

Simmering Beef Between Denver Cyclists, Downtown Steakhouse Over Blocked Bike Lane

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 28, 2025

In a fight between STK and bicyclists, who are you siding with? The City of Denver is already in one corner.

16th street free mall ride bus

Come on, and Take a FreeRide: Experiencing Downtown Denver on 16th Street Bus

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 26, 2025

Formerly the 16th Street MallRide, a free RTD bus line has serviced 16th Street since its opening in 1982. Now it’s known as the 16th Street FreeRide.

spanning view of Denver

Denver Eliminates Minimum Parking Requirements Citywide

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 5, 2025

“We have a housing crisis, not a parking crisis,” Councilman Chris Hinds said during the council’s final vote.

RTD Board Not Ready to Cut Popular Disability Program Despite Impending Budget Crisis

RTD Board Not Ready to Cut Popular Disability Program Despite Impending Budget Crisis

By Catie CheshireJuly 31, 2025

The transit agency is facing cash flow problems, but the board of directors decided now isn’t the time to cut the ride service subsidy program.

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A flex post on 13th Avenue.

No Flex Zone: Denver Urban Policy Advocates Want Bike Lane Dividers Back

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2025

Flex posts kept bike lanes clear of parked cars, according to Strong Denver, which is still upset over the city’s sudden swap.

RTD transit bus in Denver

On Eve of ADA’s 35-Year Anniversary, RTD Could Reduce Key Accessibility Program

By Catie CheshireJuly 24, 2025

Disability advocates say community members could lose essential services to fix a budget that isn’t even broken.

A bike rally in 1971.

Pedal Backwards: Here’s What Denver Bike Lanes Looked Like in 1975

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 23, 2025

A map of Denver’s biking infrastructure from 1975 shows how far the city has come, but some problems still linger.

Hate Driving in Downtown Denver? Sick of Uber? Try These Alternative Transportation Options.

Hate Driving in Downtown Denver? Sick of Uber? Try These Alternative Transportation Options.

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

From e-scooters to pedicabs and tuk-tuks: A breakdown of the city’s best alternative transportation methods.

Person holds cellphone while driving

Driver-Owned Ridershare App Relaunches With Improved Service, Same Benefits for Drivers

By Catie CheshireJuly 16, 2025

Driver’s Cooperative Colorado is officially back today with an app that really works.

cartoon of denver

Heat Map: Tracing Brighton Boulevard Back Through Denver’s Dusty Past

By Karl Christian KrumpholzJuly 9, 2025

Cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz is on the move. Again.

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A cyclist goes down 11th Avenue in Denver

Denver Named One of Most Bike-Friendly Big Cities in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerJune 23, 2025

It seems like the city’s hundreds of miles of new bike lanes are paying off.

Frontier airlines plane on runway

Frontier Airlines Leads Country in Air Travel Complaints

By Catie CheshireMay 27, 2025

The Denver-based air carrier had the most traveler complaints for the third year in a row, according to Department of Transportation data.

A bike lane.

Denver Replacing Bike Lane Flex Posts with Zippers, Cushions

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 24, 2025

The city is replacing the short, column-like dividers with speed cushions and dividers in some neighborhoods.

A bus stop.

Denver Bus Riders, Advocates Call for Cleaner, Safer RTD Stops

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 23, 2025

Denver has a “pretty darn good” transit system for the disabled, according to Jaime Lewis. The bus stops, however, are “very abysmal.”

The design concept for a recreation center.

New Bike Trail, Major Rec Center Coming to Westwood Neighborhood

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 19, 2025

The $56 million facility will open in 2027, and a $3 million bike trail is coming before that.

A DMV sign outside against a blue sky.

Denver DMVs Rated Among Worst in the U.S.

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 13, 2025

A new “study” of Google reviews reveals Denver drivers really detest their DMVs.

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Car exhaust pipe with smoke coming out

Colorado Bill Will Likely Double Vehicle Emissions Testing Fees

By Hannah MetzgerMay 13, 2025

The state is expected to increase fees for vehicle titling and registration, as well.

Uber app warning

Colorado Lawmakers “Beg” Governor to Sign Rideshare Safety Bill Despite Threats From Uber

By Hannah MetzgerMay 9, 2025

Uber says it will leave Colorado if the governor doesn’t veto a bill intended to help prevent sexual assaults in rideshares.

Lime scooters parked on curb

Denver May Overhaul E-Scooter Laws: Parking Zones, Sidewalk Detection and Rider Tests

By Hannah MetzgerApril 30, 2025

Council members will hold their first vote on the proposal next week.

headshots of police captains

Meet RTD’s Finalists for Chief of Transit Police

By Catie CheshireApril 18, 2025

RTD is close to hiring a new chief of police after the dismissal of former police chief Joel Fitzgerald last summer.

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