Aging well in America depicted in amazing photos

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,…

The future of downtown Denver’s transportation system: rebalancing streets for people who don’t drive, smoother deliveries and maybe a gondola?

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…

Biking in Denver is more popular than ever – time to give bike commuting a try!

Over the last few months, Denverites have seen the benefits of fewer cars on the road: cleaner air; quieter streets; and more room to walk, bike, and roll. Demand for bicycles was so high that Denver bike shops actually experienced a shortage…

By Transforming a ‘Stroad,’ Denver Can Move Forward on a Safer, More Inclusive Transportation System

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,…
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RTD Light Rail Maintenance to begin Saturday

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…
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Lyft Pledges Shift to 100% Electric Vehicles by 2030

The rideshare company will purchase EVs for its rental car fleet and play a bigger role in helping drivers transition to plug-in vehicles.

Caregivers: Make Sure Your Voice is Heard

*From Via's June Newsletter Support Home and Community-Based Services Congress is poised to take important action, and we need your help! In response to the ongoing public health crisis due to COVID-19, within the next month, we expect…

Who’s left riding public transit? Hint: it’s not white people.

Millions continue to ride buses and trains. We surveyed them: of course they’re essential workers. They’re also mostly female, people of colour, and poorly paid.

Is Denver open? Yes and no. Here’s what to know.

Your Very Big Guide to when things will reopen in these pandemic times. If you feel like every day you lose more of your grip on reality and things you could otherwise control, I feel you. Approaching what will be the weirdest summer any of…