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Denver Health ambulance at Santa Fe intersection

The Ten Most Dangerous Intersections in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJune 6, 2024

Denver has had over 24,600 reported motor-vehicle accidents since the beginning of 2023.

A bicyclist riding by the Windsor Condos at 1777 Larimer Street.

Denver to Adjust Bike Lane Outside of Downtown Condo Following Death of Resident

By Hannah MetzgerJune 3, 2024

“It’s not going to help my father, but it could help other folks.”

Downtown Denver light rail track

Ridership Report: RTD Needs Less Crime as Passenger Numbers Struggle

By Catie CheshireMay 29, 2024

The Denver metro agency’s budget has more than doubled in ten years as public transit lacks riders.

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Old trolley car

Discover Lakewood History and Architecture When You Ride RTD’s W Line

By Catie CheshireMay 23, 2024

Need something to read next time you’re on the W Line? Lakewood now has a self-guided historical tour for RTD riders.

Downtown Denver light rail track

RTD Downtown Rail Reconstruction Begins Day Before Memorial Day

By Catie CheshireMay 20, 2024

Five Denver intersections will be closed through the course of the summer as the L Line shuts down.

All Aboard! Bill Aims to Entice Federal Investment in Colorado Passenger Rail

All Aboard! Bill Aims to Entice Federal Investment in Colorado Passenger Rail

By Catie CheshireApril 12, 2024

The legislation proposes a fee on rental car use to generate matching funds for $66 billion available in federal funding.

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Vehicles driving along the Interstate 70 Mountain Express Lane.

Which Excuses Work (and Don’t) for Disputing Express Lane Violations

By Hannah MetzgerApril 3, 2024

“In some instances, we actually had people saying, ‘They just weren’t going fast enough so I was forced into the express lane.’ That’s not how that works.”

A light rail train.

RTD Rail Construction Bringing Major Changes to Downtown Routes

By Catie CheshireMarch 28, 2024

The transit agency is shutting down the L Line and tearing up five downtown intersections this summer – but the Free MetroRide is returning to compensate.

Peña Boulevard on the way to Denver International Airport

City Council Approves Peña Boulevard Study in Narrow Vote

By Catie CheshireMarch 19, 2024

Council members were divided over the study, with objectors pushing for more research into alternative transportation because of environmental concerns.

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building on Colfax

Budget Shortfall Won’t Stop the Long-Awaited West Colfax Pedestrian Safety Project

By Catie CheshireMarch 1, 2024

“I can’t tell you how important I think it is for West Colfax and the people who live there, the people who are vulnerable who live along the street,

A bicyclist riding by the Windsor Condos at 1777 Larimer Street.

Downtown Residents Frustrated, Afraid Over New Bike Lane: “I Cannot Fall Again”

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 26, 2024

“It’s an accident waiting to happen,” says one resident of the Windsor Condominiums. “Somebody better do something about it.”

A group of rideshare drivers and advocates stand behind a podium

New Gig Driver Transparency Package Aims to Avoid 2023’s Legislative Roadblock

By Catie CheshireFebruary 21, 2024

Bills to show how much customers pay for Uber and Lyft trips and drivers make (just 14 percent!) are back at the Capitol.

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Pat Milbery rides a bike.

Wheel Deal: Artist Pat Milbery Shows Off Seven Mural “Portals” in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 1, 2024

“I love biking as transportation. I love riding my bike around the city, because you’re always discovering new neighborhoods, new pockets or new parks.”

snow and equipment

The Snow Was Great at Winter Park…and Then Skiers Tried to Get Home

By Catie CheshireJanuary 16, 2024

While Denver was dealing with canceled flights, postponed school days and burst pipes, Berthoud Pass presented another challenge.

Denver Ties Record in 2023 for Most E-Scooter Crashes

Denver Ties Record in 2023 for Most E-Scooter Crashes

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 14, 2024

Denver Health registered 1,449 “patient encounters” with scooter injuries in 2023 – nearly four per day.

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People line up to get on a train.

RTD Fares Lower in 2024 for All Customers

By Catie CheshireJanuary 8, 2024

The agency reduced prices across the board (even to the airport) and simplified its zones in hopes that more people will ride public transit.

four colorado license plates in different colors

Blackout Bonanza: What Your Colorado Specialty License Plate Says About You

By Teague BohlenJanuary 7, 2024

Do you Support the Horse? Share the Road? Or were you just Born to Be Wild?

CDOT is worried about traffic deaths.

Colorado’s Traffic Death Rate Dropped in 2023…but Not by Much

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 30, 2023

“We’re starting to make progress, I would say. But we’ve got a long way to go.”

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Vehicles driving along the Interstate 70 Mountain Express Lane.

Driver Fined 53 Times in Three Months Under New Express Lane Program

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 26, 2023

Three drivers have stacked up 142 fines – totaling around $21,300 – since October.

woman in costume with sword

Denver Making Streets in LoDo Pedestrian-Only for Halloweekend

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 27, 2023

Two blocks of Market and Larimer streets in LoDo will be closed to vehicle traffic.

A green plastic boy with a red hat and a sign that says "slow" on his stomach.

CDOT Deploys One-Day Safety Campaign Involving Little Green Men

By Catie CheshireSeptember 27, 2023

The Colorado Department of Transportation is using a (goofy) new safety tactic to help educate people about the state’s rising pedestrian death rate.

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The diverter at Seventh Avenue and Pennsylvania Street.

Bikeway Updates on Seventh Avenue Have Drivers Confused, Cyclists Concerned for Safety

By Benjamin NeufeldSeptember 18, 2023

A new one-way diverter at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Pennsylvania Street has people scratching their heads.

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