Americans are spending more time — and money — commuting than ever before.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends 25.9 minutes a day traveling to work one way — that adds up to just over four hours every week spent in transit for work. They’re spending around 15.9% of their typical budgets on transportation costs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and married couples with children spend closer to 17.1%. And as more Americans migrate to larger cities, public transportation use is up. Since 1997, public transportation ridership has increased by 21%. Read more
When streets and sidewalks require clearing, cars’ needs always come first.
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Source: Human Network Services of Colorado FREE Training Series, Community Counts! This program consists of four 2-hour seminars that will be run four times between March, 2020 and January, 2021. Community Counts! is funded through Denver mill levy funds and the generosity of citizens of the City and County of Denver and dedicated to serving Denver residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Food and beverages will be provided. The goal of the Training Series is to provide free education and supports on how to be more inclusive of people with I/DD and help participants understand the importance of belonging. Each class consists of training and a panel of individuals with I/DD who will tell their story and answer facilitator and participant questions. What these individuals have to share is heart-warming and important. Classes will be held at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, 3239 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, 10am-12 noon. Register at: ctatllc.com/disability-programs/community-counts/ You can also register by mail, fax, or email to jcohen@ctatllc.com The four classes: Diversity, Employment, Community Life, and Community Access. The flyer describes each one in more detail.You can download it here: Community Counts flyer .pdf |
Denver will eliminate car traffic from the one-block portion of Bannock Street in front of the City and County Building this spring, making it a social place instead of a cut-through for drivers. Read more
People are most open to changing their travel habits during major life events, such as a move. But even a well-timed message isn’t enough.
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