NCOA invited photographers and artists from around the country to submit work exploring the artistic expression of Aging Well for All—how older adults are making the most of their longevity. The winners of the contest have been announced, and you don’t want to miss their stunning depictions of older adults. Read more
Maya Nasr was admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at 16 to study aerospace engineering. Currently a doctoral student there, she has been working on NASA’s next Mars rover, slated for launch this summer. Read more
Many of Denver’s downtown streets aren’t organized for the people who use them most and are generally geared toward cars, which can make for uncomfortable, slow and even dangerous trips for people who walk, roll, bike and bus. And demand on those streets will only grow over the next two decades. Read more
Who: Colorado Veterans Project
What: Freedom 4 Miler (virtual)
When: Now through July 4th
FOX31, as part of Serving Those Who Serve, is thrilled to support the Freedom 4 Miler, put on by our partners at the Colorado Veterans Project, as it goes virtual to continue their mission of supporting Colorado’s veterans. Read more
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border will be extended an additional month, officials from both countries confirmed this morning.
The restrictions in place since March 21 apply to non-essential land traffic from Mexico to the U.S. and from the U.S. to Mexico. The point is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from one country to another. The current restrictions were set to expire on June 22. Read more
Andrea Suhaka lead the virtual TSAC meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 18th, 2020. Twenty members were in attendance. Matthew Helfant, the DRCOG Senior Transportation Planner, & Lisa Houde kicked off the meeting by presenting DRCOG’s Coordinated Transit Plan to the group. Attendees gave feedback on the priorities of the plan, which included transit-friendly land use, increased focus on non-medical trips, and better allocation of funds.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of TSAC bylaws. The bylaws were approved, and a TSAC Vice President was appointed.
TSAC’s intern, Alyssia Simpson, reviewed the group’s Strategic Plan. Comments and amendments were made, and a committee dedicated to developing the plan was formed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 sharp. Next meeting is Thursday, July 16th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
