The Denver metro has seen more air pollution this year than any year in the last decade
NewsAccording to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Denver metro has had more alerts for fine particulate matter so far in 2020 than any full year in the last decade.
Uncounted Votes In Colorado: Diverse Areas And Younger Voters More Likely To Have Ballots Rejected
NewsWhile Republicans have raised alarms about the potential for fraud in mail balloting without finding much evidence and Democrats have focused on fighting any effort to suppress the vote, elections officials have come to accept that thousands…
The Denver Streets Partnership – October 2, 2020
Transit AdvocatesThe Denver Streets Partnership met on October 2, 2020. The following topics were discussed:
Depave – Jaime Lewis
Article presented about unused or damaged pavement being removed
This pavement is unnecessary and removal prevents…
October 9th – Denver Veterans Day Virtual Run – 11/7 – 11/15
VeteransFOX31, as part of Serving Those Who Serve, are proud to support our partners at Colorado Veterans Project as they host the Denver Veterans Day Virtual Run. Join us as we run to honor those who have served our country.
Denver Ballot Issue 2D: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advisory board
NewsIf passed, this measure would create an unpaid, 19-member Board of Transportation and Infrastructure. Denver City Council members would appoint 13 of those board members and the mayor would appoint the remainder. The board would then advise…
How Transit Affects Us All
NewsThe Quality of Life (QoL) Study is RTD's data-driven evaluation of progress toward meeting the FasTracks Program goals. The Study focuses on the “quality of life” in the context of those areas most affected by transit improvements and those…
October 8th – World War II veteran named ‘Hero of the Month;’ still runs own business at age 95
VeteransLIMON, Colo. (KDVR) — The sign that greets you on the edge of this Eastern Plains town promises that Limon is “open for business.” That includes a small petroleum company on the west edge of town, now in its 74th year, with the same boss…
This Week, You Can Tell RTD What You Think Of Its Pandemic 2.0 Service Plan
NewsAfter cutting service by 40 percent way back in April because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Regional Transportation District has now proposed rebalancing its remaining services to favor lines where people are still riding in significant…