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Study: Nearly 100,000 in Denver could be impacted by pandemic transit cuts

29 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “If the Regional Transportation District (RTD) has to continue to cut service, nearly 100,000 riders could be without access to reliable transportation, according to a study from the transit advocacy group Transit Center. Cuts would also disproportionally impact riders of color the study found. Thirteen percent of Black riders would be impacted, though Black … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: L-line, light rail, racism, RTD, transit

Light Rail Track Maintenance Impacts RTD’s H Line, L Line In Downtown Denver

9 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “RTD will begin replacing parts of the light rail track in downtown Denver this week. Work on the H and L lines begins at 3:30 a.m. Thursday and will continue for two weeks. That means the L Line will have no service during that time. Riders are encouraged to take bus route 43 as … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: L-line, maintenance, Route 43, RTD, service disruption, transit

Denver’s Cut of the State Transportation Bill, and How Hancock Should Fund Car Independence

11 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “On July 1, Denver will receive an extra $7.4 million from the statewide transportation funding deal struck Tuesday at the capitol, according to the Denver Budget and Management Office. The city will receive an extra $2.2 million next year. In theory, the Colorado Department of Transportation could match the $10 million through its newly … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: biking, Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Budget and Management Office, Denveright Pedestrians and Trails Plan, Funding, Michael Hancock, sidewalk, statewide funding, Streets Blog, transit, transportation, walking

These are Denver’s best neighborhoods for getting around without a car

11 April 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points Walk Score: 82 Transit Score: 70 Bike Score: 94 Just north of downtown, Five Points is a great choice for anyone who doesn’t have a car. It’s close to everything, including Union Station, Coors Field and everything downtown Denver has to offer.”   read the entire article   Sevits, Kurt. Channel 7 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: bike, Channel 7 News, Five Points, transit, walkability

Embracing Density and Transit Could Save Denver Households Thousands of Dollars a Year

24 March 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver is changing, and change is never easy. It’s understandable that the pressures of a growing city — where car ownership makes less sense and transit, walking, and biking start to take precedence on the streets — make some people uncomfortable. But change is also inevitable, and if Denver doesn’t manage its growth well, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: density, population, streets blog denver, TOD, transit

Zoning: Text Amendment #11: Pre-Existing Small Zone Lots Parking Exemption Amendment

3 January 2017 by Welton Corridor

  Text Amendment #11: Pre-Existing Small Zone Lots Parking Exemption Amendment date: 3 January 2017 read the City of Denver email announcement PDF Contact: City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development source: City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development 3 January 2017.  

Posted in: DOCUMENTS, Zoning - City of Denver Tagged: ammedment, Community and Planning Development, parking, RTD, Small Zone Lots, TOD, transit, transit oriented development, Zoning - City of Denver

Streetcars and the American Commitment to Rail

12 June 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “This article is part of a three-part series on streetcars and economic development. Read the articles by David Levinson and Yonah Freemark. The opinion expressed here is that of the author and does not represent the Urban Land Institute nor its membership as a whole. In early 2009, when President Obama took office and … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Funding, RTD, streetcar, transit, ULI

Beneficiaries, Not Taxpayers, Should Fund Modern Streetcars

11 June 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “This article is part of a three-part series on streetcars and economic development. Read the articles by Yonah Freemark and Gabe Klein. The opinion expressed here is that of the author and does not represent the Urban Land Institute nor its membership as a whole. Once upon a time (1888 to be precise), the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: RTD, streetcar, transit, ULI

Transportation First, then Economic Development for Streetcars

10 June 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “This article is part of a three-part series on streetcars and economic development. Read the articles by Gabe Klein and David Levinson. The opinion expressed here is that of the author and does not represent the Urban Land Institute nor its membership as a whole. The recent efforts of cities across the United States … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: RTD, streetcar, transit, ULI

New fare increase approved for RTD riders

26 May 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “The Regional Transportation District board approved new fare policies designed to help simplify the way passengers pay for trips across RTD’s expanding transit system. The RTD Board of Directors’ decision greenlights the public transit agency’s first fare increase in five years, and establishes a new fare structure for the first time in nearly a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: bus, Denver Post, fare, light rail, RTD, transit
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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

Upcoming Events

Mar
27
Mon
2023
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...]
Apr
3
Mon
2023
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...]
Apr
6
Thu
2023
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...]
Apr
10
Mon
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...]
Apr
12
Wed
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
Apr
17
Mon
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...]
Apr
24
Mon
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...]
May
1
Mon
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...]
May
4
Thu
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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