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Transportation

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Tesla cybertruck under trees

Cybertrucks Are Rare in Colorado, but One Rented Here Turned Up in January 1 Las Vegas Explosion

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 2, 2025

The man killed was reportedly an active member of the military based in Colorado Springs.

A bus trundles along a day-lit street on Colfax Avenue in Denver.

Lower Fares, Higher Bus Boardings, Slow Trains and a Fast Cop Marked RTD’s 2024

By Catie CheshireDecember 31, 2024

Though complaints about rail slowdowns and construction snafus with the metro transit system abounded in 2024, there were some positives, too.

two cars after crash

Reader: I Don’t Think I’ve Driven Once Here Without Seeing a Traffic Violation

By Westword ReadersDecember 14, 2024

Safety laws may be “dangerously” inadequate, but so is enforcement of the current laws on Colorado roadways.

Cars smashed up on a road after an accident.

Colorado Traffic Laws “Dangerously” Lacking for Passengers, Children and Young Drivers, Report Finds

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2024

Colorado got the lowest grade in the country for its traffic safety laws in half of the categories analyzed.

scooters parked on street

Bird to Take Over Denver’s Dockless E-Scooters, E-Bikes From Lyft

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 22, 2024

Lyft said it would stop operating dockless vehicles. Now Bird is swooping in.

Deer crossing sign at night

Driving Toward a Deer in the Road? Colorado State Patrol Says to Hit It.

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 11, 2024

“People can end up in serious crashes when they let their emotions take over to save Bambi or his friends.”

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Light Rail, Hard Ride: RTD Struggles to Get Riders Back on Board

Light Rail, Hard Ride: RTD Struggles to Get Riders Back on Board

By Catie CheshireOctober 23, 2024

The Regional Transportation District rolled out light rail thirty years ago, but some areas are still waiting for their line.

Colorado license plate

The Hellish Process of Renewing a Vehicle Registration in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 10, 2024

As Denver police crack down on expired license plates, I renewed mine 27 months past due (and got out of paying the late fee).

A concept design shows what a future bus line will look like.

Nearby Residents Wary of Traffic Diversion as Colfax Rapid Transit Line Breaks Ground

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 7, 2024

“If you think it’s hard now getting around the city, it’ll be worse if we don’t provide an alternative to cars.”

security line at Denver airport.

Denver International Airport Drops in Customer Satisfaction Rankings

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2024

According to J.D. Power’s annual customer satisfaction survey, construction and overcrowding are hurting DIA’s reputation.

RTD transit bus in Denver

Disability Advocates Fear Cuts to RTD’s Paratransit System

By Catie CheshireOctober 1, 2024

The program provides stipends for rideshare and taxi services to the disabled, but RTD says it costs $1 million per month to administer.

Downtown Denver Blake Street sign

After RTD’s Chaotic Summer, Downtown Light Rail Lines to Be Restored

By Catie CheshireSeptember 26, 2024

The Free MetroRide will once again be dissolved as part of the changes, which are set to take place September 29.

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Mercedes car with no license plate

Police Across Colorado Ticketing Expired Plates This Week

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2024

The last time Denver police enforced expired plates, vehicle registration increased by over 30 percent.

A cyclist goes down 11th Avenue.

Ten Dumbest Denver Bike Lanes, Ranked

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 17, 2024

Residents complain that some bike lanes across Denver simply disappear, while others are life-threateningly narrow.

Lyft to Discontinue Dockless E-Scooters, Explore “Alternatives” in Denver

Lyft to Discontinue Dockless E-Scooters, Explore “Alternatives” in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 11, 2024

Denver officials don’t know what changes are coming, or when.

A 25 mph speed limit sign against a blue sky.

Lakewood to Consider Reducing Speed Limits in Neighborhoods

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 7, 2024

“I think everybody is on board with a reduction in speed. Where we are right now is, is it 20 or 25?”

Denver bike lane symbol

Denver Offering Glimpse at Future Bike Map as City Gathers Resident Feedback

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2024

Denver transportation officials are well aware of “those one-off bikeways to nowhere all over town,” and say they want to improve the city’s bike system.

No parking sign

Condo Residents Angry Over “Classist” Parking Policy Favoring Homeowners, Botanic Gardens Visitors

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 19, 2024

From October to January, Botanic Gardens events will force nearby condo residents to park elsewhere for a combined two months.

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A concept design shows what a future bus line will look like.

Denver Residents Worry New Colfax Bus Line Will Send Speeding Cars Their Way

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2024

The Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit is expected to increase traffic on nearby roads, and residents want a solution.

Denver light rail train

RTD Audit Shows Financial Health but Plenty of Room for Improvement

By Catie CheshireAugust 14, 2024

RTD is performing well financially compared to transit systems in similar cities, but lacks accounting of major Denver light rail reconstruction.

Motorcycles stopped in traffic

What Is Colorado’s New Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Law?

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 13, 2024

Motorcycle riders can now legally pass stopped traffic…in certain cases.

Denver Councilman Wants to Crack Down on Reckless E-Scooter Drivers

Denver Councilman Wants to Crack Down on Reckless E-Scooter Drivers

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 2, 2024

Denver police have issued only nine citations for improper scooter usage since they hit the city in 2018.

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