The coronavirus has led to record unemployment rates across the country and in Colorado. As state and federal benefits begin to run out, and evictions pick up, experts are predicting an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. A new program in Northern Colorado is now providing a safe space for those who don’t have a place to live. Read more
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COLORADO — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is expanding access for its Bustang service with a new route expected to launch from Pueblo to Trinidad in January 2021. It’s one of a several projects CDOT is looking at over the years to expand and improve services in rural parts of the state. Read more
Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday that Colorado will begin allowing in-person visitation at nursing homes and long-term care facilities as soon as next week. Read more
These represent a transparent view into the department’s SB project portfolio through public reporting on project management and project costs. The Program Summary dashboard is focused on showing the status of each project in terms of delivering per schedule and budget. The Program Financial Summary dashboard is focused on showing the breakdown of project costs into the various types of project expenditures so the public can see where project dollars are going. Read more
The Regional Transportation District selected Debra Johnson as its next general manager and CEO on Tuesday night, choosing the first woman to lead the Denver metro area’s transit agency in its 51-year history. Read more
DENVER (CBS4) – Shortly after COVID-19 hit Colorado, Denver’s city officials made changes to streets across town to allow those walking and biking more space to social distance.
Those using those streets, like Denver Health Dr. David Mintzer who bikes to work on 11th Avenue say it made all the difference. Read more