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U.S. Public Transportation Is Facing A “Make Or Break” Moment

This could be the end of U.S. public transit as we know it. Whether that will be a good or bad thing depends on what happens next.
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Four Ways Cars Pollute Our Lives — Besides the Tailpipe

Even if we electrified our entire vehicle fleet overnight, pollution from the production and use of cars would still make us (and the planet) sick — and policymakers should start pushing for strong policy to mitigate the impacts of non-tailpipe…
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Another COVID-19 Effect: Hospital-At-Home Care Is Starting To Pick Up

Eighty-year-old Susan Sarchet has been admitted to the hospital for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease more times than she can remember. The last couple of her COPD hospitalizations — once in November 2019 and most recently in October —…
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Are intersections keeping people from choosing to walk, roll and bike?

West Wash Park resident Kate Gotter worries about crossing Alameda Avenue every time she takes her three children to school. “It’s like playing Frogger. The signal at Pearl is our best option, but most of the time the button is broken.”…
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How to Rest Your Brain During Hectic Seasons

Obviously, we aren’t neurological or cognitive experts here at SignUpGenius, but we are very familiar with the struggle of juggling lots of different commitments, coordinating schedules and keeping your head above water with work responsibilities,…
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Chris Nikic, You Are an Ironman. And Your Journey Is Remarkable

Nikic, 21, became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer the grueling endurance race, offering lessons in perseverance and hope.
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Keeping an Eye on Our Air

Denver is now accepting applications to serve on the Sustainability Advisory Council!
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30 People to Remember to Thank This Holiday Season

Gratitude is a dish best served throughout the year, but the holiday season is the perfect time for an extra helping of appreciation.
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How to Design an Equitable Bus Shelter

Bus stops are the physical gateways to economic opportunity in urban environments, connecting people to jobs, schools, and health care. But these bus shelters rarely transcend their ultra-utilitarian form, with more attention paid to durability…
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Memo to Feds: To Keep Seniors Safe on Our Roads, End Car Dependence

America’s top federal safety agency is raising awareness this week about safety for older drivers, but largely ignoring how car dependence often forces seniors to take the wheel even when they can no longer do so safely.