The Other Type of Car Pollution That Harms Us All

Noise pollution from busy roads is nearly as harmful to our health as air pollution, according to the World Health Organization — but a new study reveals we’re not doing nearly enough research to understand, much less regulate, the sonic…

Colorado’s Mask Mandate Extended For Another 30 Days

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis extended the statewide mask order for another 30 days on Saturday. It was set to expire tomorrow. The rule requires people to wear a facial covering in public indoor settings. Widespread mask-wearing reduces the…

Trends in tech for older adults—from nice to have to must have

In recent years, it has become evident that technology can help older adults to meet certain goals they may have in later life. Those goals, both subjective and wide-ranging, might include getting in better shape, learning new skills and socializing…

There’s an anti-ageist birthday card campaign happening now!

Transit reading

A new children’s picture book, “Public Transportation – From the Tom Thumb Railroad to Hyperloop and Beyond,” written by transit industry leader and podcast host Paul Comfort and illustrated by Sudeep KP is being released Oct. 1.

Quarantine Saved US Drivers $22B — And Saved Society Far More

A massive shift to remote work during national COVID-19 lockdowns saved commuters as much as $22 billion in direct commuting costs, a new study estimates — and it saved society nearly as much money in avoided car crashes and carbon outputs.…

Denver streets summit scheduled for next week

Denver Streets Partnership and the city’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure will host a “Streets for People Summit” from Sept. 16-19, with discussion oriented around creating safer streets, reducing car dependency and…

No one made the ballot in one RTD Board District

Austin Ward was the only person vying for the job in the Boulder County area, but he didn't have the support for the ballot. So now what?

Colorado’s Roads Are Emptier, But Deadlier So Far This Year

The state's stay-at-home order kept people off the roads during the first half of this year. But it didn't slow traffic deaths.

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