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Heat Map: Tracing Brighton Boulevard Back Through Denver's Dusty Past

By Karl Christian Krumpholz

Jul 9, 2025

Cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz is on the move. Again.

Reader: Instead of Wasting Money on Bike Lanes, How About Fixing the Roads?

By Westword Readers

Jul 5, 2025

The city surveyed residents before issuing its new Denver Moves: Bike Map, but they still have plenty to say about the new plan.

As Broncos Look to the Future, Historic Denver Looks to the Past of Burnham Yard

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 3, 2025

“It's a really important space that tells the story of our city's growth, of some of the unique things that happened in the city over the years.”

How RTD Plans to Keep Public Transit Safe and Operational During Protests

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 2, 2025

During the No Kings protest on June 14, RTD shut down public transit at Union Station. Here's how the agency will handle future demonstrations in Denver.

empty parking spot between two parked cars

Denver Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements Advances to Final Vote

By Hannah Metzger

Jul 2, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That could change in August.

A cyclist goes down 11th Avenue in Denver

Denver Named One of Most Bike-Friendly Big Cities in the U.S.

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 23, 2025

It seems like the city's hundreds of miles of new bike lanes are paying off.

Reader: This City Has Turned Its Back on the Businesses That Made Denver Interesting

By Westword Readers

Jun 15, 2025

Middleman and Misfit Snack Bar are just the latest spots to close on Colfax.

"Not Your Grandmother's Postal Service." USPS Leveling Up In Colorado

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 12, 2025

Colorado now has over 1,800 new mail trucks on the roads, including exclusive vehicles with all-wheel drive — and a sweet look reminiscent of the Mighty Ducks cartoon.

Tired of Closed Lanes? This Map Has Denver Street Construction Plans Through 2031.

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 4, 2025

The six-year outlook includes everything from long-term construction on Colfax to smaller projects and lane closures around town.

Frontier Airlines Leads Country in Air Travel Complaints

By Catie Cheshire

May 27, 2025

The Denver-based air carrier had the most traveler complaints for the third year in a row, according to Department of Transportation data.

Reader: Get Rid of Requirements? There's Already Not Enough Parking

By Westword Staff

May 26, 2025

Some people like the idea of public transit, but others note that public transit has to work first.

Denver Replacing Bike Lane Flex Posts with Zippers, Cushions

By Bennito L. Kelty

May 24, 2025

The city is replacing the short, column-like dividers with speed cushions and dividers in some neighborhoods.

Denver Bus Riders, Advocates Call for Cleaner, Safer RTD Stops

By Bennito L. Kelty

May 23, 2025

Denver has a "pretty darn good" transit system for the disabled, according to Jaime Lewis. The bus stops, however, are "very abysmal."

Ten Women Assaulted by Denver Lyft Driver Urge Governor to Sign Rideshare Bill

By Hannah Metzger

May 23, 2025

Governor Polis "appreciates the bravery" of survivors but "is not planning to take any action that would lead to ride-sharing companies leaving the state."

Denver Advances Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements in City

By Hannah Metzger

May 21, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That may soon change.

Cherry Creek Trail Will Flood for Maintenance Today

By Catie Cheshire

May 21, 2025

Don’t try to hang out near Cherry Creek in Aurora and Denver on May 21.

The design concept for a recreation center.

New Bike Trail, Major Rec Center Coming to Westwood Neighborhood

By Bennito L. Kelty

May 19, 2025

The $56 million facility will open in 2027, and a $3 million bike trail is coming before that.

Denver DMVs Rated Among Worst in the U.S.

By Brendan Joel Kelley

May 13, 2025

A new "study" of Google reviews reveals Denver drivers really detest their DMVs.

Colorado Bill Will Likely Double Vehicle Emissions Testing Fees

By Hannah Metzger

May 13, 2025

The state is expected to increase fees for vehicle titling and registration, as well.

Colorado Lawmakers "Beg" Governor to Sign Rideshare Safety Bill Despite Threats From Uber

By Hannah Metzger

May 9, 2025

Uber says it will leave Colorado if the governor doesn't veto a bill intended to help prevent sexual assaults in rideshares.

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