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shared streets

What’s going on with shared streets? City officials shared an update on them this week

17 February 2023 by Welton Corridor

  “When the pandemic forced people indoors in March 2020, Denver quickly responded to the desire for more outdoor space, closing more than seven miles of streets to cars and leaving them open to pedestrians and cyclists. Since then, Denver has returned those roads to normal traffic, while it plans for a more permanent version … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Americans with Disabilities Act, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, shared streets

Three-plus miles of Broadway, Welton will go car-free for ‘ciclovía’ on four Sundays this year

13 January 2023 by Welton Corridor

  “Ever dreamed about a leisurely stroll or bicycle ride down the middle of Broadway, perhaps stopping to admire the architecture of the Mayan Theatre or have a nice quiet chat with a passing friend? If so, the constant gush of cars has probably kept you on the sidewalk and elevated the decibels of any … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: bicycle, Downtown Denver Partnership, shared streets

Denver ending ‘shared street initiative’, hopes to launch permanent replacement

5 August 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Starting next week, Denver transportation workers will begin ending the temporary Shared Streets Initiative that began during the pandemic as a way to promote social distancing. The program designated streets where people could safely walk, roll and recreate while maintaining some distance from one another. Areas prioritized for shared streets were those with greater … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 30th Street, bike, pedestrian, shared streets, traffic

Denver will keep most ‘shared streets’ open for the winter but shut down three for good

23 December 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver’s experimentation with “shared streets” — roads designed to discourage cars to make room for people walking and rolling — will continue through the winter, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Wednesday. However, the department will fully reopen three of those streets to cars. As DOTI gets ready for snow, crews will replace … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: shared streets

DOTI will Maintain Shared Streets into the Winter Months with a Few Adjustments

23 December 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “DENVER – Denver will continue to operate its shared streets initiative through the 2020-2021 winter season, providing space for people to walk and bike amid COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, and in the next few weeks, will begin introducing new configurations and materials along these stretches to withstand the elements and improve safety. Changes will … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, shared streets

Shared streets and car-free parks will remain at least through the fall

26 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “We’ve seen a lot of things we haven’t seen before since COVID-19 hit, including people chilling in camping chairs in the middle of 16th Avenue during what used to be rush-hour. More commonly, though, people are simply walking and rolling down the city’s “shared” streets with fewer threats from drivers of cars and trucks, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 30th Street, Chris Hinds, COVID-19, Denver Bicycle Lobby, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Nancy Kuhn, shared streets

Denver Residents Push To Make Shared Streets Permanent

25 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Those using those streets, like Denver Health Dr. David Mintzer who bikes to work on 11th Avenue say it made all the difference. “Back in March and April at kind of the height of the pandemic I was working COVID ward almost every day, and I can honestly say biking without having to worry … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, Denver Bicycle Lobby, Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, exercise, shared streets

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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • A New Bar and Plant Store Is Finally Ready to Bloom in Five Points 16 March 2023
  • Longtime Five Points soul food restaurant reopening in new location 20 February 2023
  • What’s going on with shared streets? City officials shared an update on them this week 17 February 2023
  • Five Points’ New Businesses Show an Optimistic Future for the Neighborhood 15 February 2023
  • This Denver district’s crime rate was 91% higher than the second worst districts’ 14 February 2023
  • A play about Five Point’s past offers hopes of a more collaborative future 13 February 2023
  • Melody Market will close at the end of January. It’s the latest Black-owned business to leave Welton Street 19 January 2023
  • Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street 16 January 2023
  • Three-plus miles of Broadway, Welton will go car-free for ‘ciclovía’ on four Sundays this year 13 January 2023

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3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 27 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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10
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
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17
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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24
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 24 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 1 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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