Like many rapidly growing cities across the United States, Denver wrestles with its car-prioritized legacy of interstate building and exit expansions through its increasingly traffic-snarled communities. Just off the Lincoln/Broadway exit today, the dangerous, multilane urban arterial roadway we know as Lincoln Street whisks cars as quickly as possible from I-25 into downtown. Not surprisingly, drivers take full advantage. They speed—and they crash—placing Lincoln in the High Injury Network. Read more
DENVER — The community pulled together thousands of dollars to help a paleta man after he was beaten unconscious earlier this month. Antonio Ramirez-Chavez, 64, was beaten on Thursday, June 11 by several suspects after selling paletas (Mexican-style popsicles) and snacks from his cart. The thieves assaulted Chavez and robbed him, taking off with $65. Read more
DRCOG’s Technical Advisory Committee held 2 work sessions to further talk through and refine the proposed next steps for developing the 2050 MVRTP addressing project eligibility, solicitation, and evaluation. Revisions focused on two aspects: • Revising the content of the proposed next steps based on feedback received • More clearly communicating the intent of the proposed concepts. One of the most important concepts underpinning proposed next steps to 2050 MVRTP regional investment priorities is expressed as the “Policy Framework and Desired Outcomes.” This framework was revised and depicted in a diagram that was inclusive of all the DRCOG plans and processes (Vison Zero, Coordinated Transit Plan, etc.) as well as planning efforts and processes from RTD, CDOT, FTA, and local governments/districts. Major themes for proposed MVRTP projects were presented as well.
The proposed solicitation process would take place through county transportation forums and a review of projects between DRCOG, RTD, and CDOT with an evaluation committee making recommendations to the TAC. TAC will determine investment priorities to send to RTC. For more information visit these links to the June 8th and June 15th work sessions.
Making transit safe and attractive for the youth in Sun Valley – Julia Wcislo, CDOT
Potential subcommittees:
- Outreach to various community stakeholders to be involved in the process and expand to other neighborhoods throughout Denver
- Create resources such as:
- Rider guides
- Identifying app based transit resource for youth
- Connecting youth to programs that help them become more experienced and confident public transportation users
- Connecting youth and transit police by working with a transit police to implement strategies to improve relations and create open dialogue between these two groups
- Access various datasets to help improve outcomes for youth in transit. For example:
- Showing percentage change in number of youth transit passes purchased
- Acquire data surrounding time it takes for youth to get to school and after school programs by taking public transportation
DenverConnect– Olga Garcia, Denver Office on Aging
- The Denver Office on Aging advocates for Denver’s older population by helping local agencies develop policies and programs that will improve the quality of life and accessibility to care and culture for aging residents.
- Denver Commission on Aging strives to make Denver the best community for older adults to age in place through advocacy, empowerment, and policy.
- DenverConnect:
- Mobile resource center designed to connect older adults with information.
- Brings city services and resources to neighborhoods, assisted living centers, and places where large concentrations of older adults are gathered. The program targets low-income and racial/ethnic minorities.
Member Sharing and Announcements
- RTD will start fare collection July 1st and the free Mall Ride will start June 21st.
- WestConnects will be at the Federal Center Station and Decatur-Federal Center to promote transit and learn what fears the public may have with returning to transit.
- DRCOG has free RTD tickets for people over 65 who live within the DRCOG region.
- DRMAC is having a Transportation Options Workshop on July 7th to train anyone who provides rides and/or connects clients with transportation options.
Next meeting:
July 15, 2020; 9-10 AM
Zoom Meeting
Also beginning this weekend downtown will be six days of routine maintenance on the light rail system, affecting service on the H and L Lines. From 3:30 a.m. Saturday through the end of the service day on Thursday, June 25, the L Line will not operate, and the H Line will not run north of Theatre District/Convention Center Station. All rail stations on the downtown loop will be affected by the work, to take place at the 16th & Stout and 16th & California stations. Service on both lines will resume around 3 a.m. Friday, June 26.
The rideshare company will purchase EVs for its rental car fleet and play a bigger role in helping drivers transition to plug-in vehicles. Read more
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