Federal Cash Could Be The Thing That Shifts A Front Range Train From Dream To Reality
“It’s a service we want to get up and running,” an Amtrak official said of a potential Front Range passenger rail system.
‘No Mask, No Ride’: Bus Drivers Worry RTD Isn’t Ready To Collect Fares Safely
Passengers have been boarding most of RTD’s buses from the rear door since April to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Fare collection is set to restart July 1.
RTD Says N Line To The Northern ‘Burbs Will Open Sept. 21
“We’re ready to go,” RTD’s interim leader Paul Ballard said Tuesday.
The Durability Of Redlining In Denver’s Past Is Shaping Coronavirus Hot Spots Now, Researchers Say
The city’s history of racism and disinvestment has weakened some neighborhoods’ ability to handle crises like the coronavirus.
Adams County Wins $33 Million From DIA Over How Airport Measures Noise Levels
Adams County sued DIA in 2018, arguing it was underestimating noise levels because it was using a modeling system and not an actual noise monitoring system.
CDOT Formally Bans Cyclists From I-70’s Hanging Lake And Eisenhower Tunnels
The commission made the ban official after a group sued CDOT when it wouldn’t allow cyclists to use it for a special event.
Protesters March To Denver DA’s Office Over Police Killing Of William DeBose
District Attorney Beth McCann’s office announced it would not charge the officer involved in the shooting.
Polis Says RTD Still Must Build Boulder Train In Spite Of Coronavirus Cuts
The governor and other lawmakers announced a new accountability committee for the transit agency, which faces major budget woes.
Amtrak To Cut Service On Colorado Rail Lines
Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathon Godes said the cut would hurt his city’s already suffering tourism economy.
RTD’s Budget Crisis Will Likely Mean Deep, Long-Lasting Service Cuts
RTD’s financial situation is so dire that the agency likely will not be able to restore service to its pre-pandemic levels — or anything close to it.
Polis Has Some Good News: Colorado Bars Can Reopen, Indoor Events Will Be Allowed
The state will move into the “protect our neighbors” phase of its reopening by June 18, the governor said.
From ‘I Can’t Breathe’ To ‘We Are Love,’ The Messages At Denver’s Protests Change Daily
Police response has shifted over the 12 days since Denverites first took to the streets to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. But so too have the issues that protesters and march leaders have emphasized.
These Colorado Cities Are Closing Streets This Summer To Help People Stay Socially Distant
Some are allowing restaurants to expand onto sidewalks and into alleyways, while others are creating new pedestrian malls.
Coronavirus Sent I-70 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Back To 1999
Only 119,157 vehicles passed through the I-70 tunnel over the holiday weekend. But we are in a pandemic after all.
Where, When And If: Riders’ Decisions Are The Key To RTD’s Post-Coronavirus Future
The agency was facing an uncertain future before the pandemic. Now it’s unclear just how many commuters will want to get back on board.
Colorado Wonders: Will TABOR Impact The Economic Recovery?
A listener wants to know whether Colorado’s Constitutional tax-and-spending limit will impact the post-COVID economy. Spoiler: Local governments will take a hit.
