(CNN) Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic has gone nowhere. Read more
DRCOG’s Ride Alliance Pilot Providers met on August 12 to continue plans for the implementation of a trip exchange pilot project. The joint MOU for providers is almost complete. The goal is to have the MOU between providers/DRCOG and the contracts for testing funds executed by the end of August 2020. The group is also very close to approving a data agreement. Additionally, a new contractor has tentatively been chosen to provide an alternative solution to an API, an essential part of the trip exchange long term.
The Ride Alliance website is almost complete. It will have some background information on the history of Ride Alliance, a short promotional video, an FAQ on who to get started, the link to the Routematch Portals, and partner information. Promotional materials will be purchased with the Ride Alliance (DRCOG) contact information and will be available for pilot partners to distribute and use. A training plan for provider partners is being discussed and finalized for the week of September 7th. DRCOG plans to schedule a larger stakeholder meeting to provide an update to community partners interested in Ride Alliance.
A surprising number of workers in government and the built environment professions want to to try an active commute once they return to the office post-pandemic, a new study finds — a change in habits that might reduce the widespread windshield bias that has subtly shaped city decision making for generations. Read more
As Denver changes and grows, there are more and more demands on our streets and transportation system. The Complete Street Design Guidelines are the guiding principals for the city’s public right of way, detailing how we allocate space to transportation, utilities and other public infrastructure. Read more
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) health centers utilized telehealth platforms in various creative and interesting ways. However, as the pandemic swept across the nation making in-person visits less safe, HCH health centers transitioned rapidly—in some instances overnight—to relying on telehealth for client care. Read more
Safety features that would make vehicles far less lethal to pedestrians exist right now. Why aren’t they required? Read more
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