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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

  • ‘Welton Street Renaissance’ project seeking corporate sponsorships and donations 4 March 2021
  • Denver RTD Approves ‘Equitable’ TOD Policy 4 March 2021
  • Puzzah! Presents Five Points Puzzles 1 March 2021
  • Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’ 27 February 2021
  • Denver RTD Board approves policy to encourage development of affordable housing on RTD property 25 February 2021
  • Pandemic Donuts opens new bakery in Denver — and business is sweet 24 February 2021
  • Denver chapter of women dedicate themselves to giving back 24 February 2021
  • New PPP loan rollout targets small businesses 23 February 2021
  • Landmark Public Hearing Case 2021-COA-066 at 2942 Welton March 2, 2021 23 February 2021

Upcoming Events

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2021
3:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7, 2021 @ Stout Street Children's Park
        source: Curtis Park Neighbors facebook page 1 March 2021.
Mar
8
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2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
Mar
15
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2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
Mar
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2021
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2021 meeting does not contain amy items for the Welton Street Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb ... [Read more...]
Mar
22
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2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
Mar
29
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2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
Apr
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2021
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 1 @ 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
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2021
5:00 pm First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  Join us First Friday, February 5th for Jazz in the Park. The performance begins at 5:00 pm in our beloved Cousin’s Plaza between Sonny Lawson Park and the Blair Caldwell Library. Please wear masks ... [Read more...]
Apr
5
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
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