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July 30, 2021
Governor Polis’s Misplaced Transit Priorities

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has assumed an adversarial position towards Denver's RTD. Over the past six months, Polis has pressured the agency to move forward on an ill-conceived rail extension from Denver to Boulder, and omitted funds for RTD from the state’s transportation budget.

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January 6, 2021
Three Reasons We’re Excited to See Debra Johnson Take Charge at Denver RTD

Debra Johnson, the first woman to hold the top leadership post at RTD, and the first CEO since 1995 to be hired from the outside rather than promoted from within, will bring a fresh eye and a multi-city resume that’s relevant to RTD’s challenges.

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April 25, 2019
There’s a Reason Transit Ridership is Rising in These 7 Cities

The 2018 ridership numbers for American transit agencies are in.

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February 27, 2019
There’s a Reason Transit Ridership is Rising in These 7 Cities

The 2018 ridership numbers for American transit agencies are in.

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October 24, 2017
Denver’s (Side)walks to Transit

What's an essential but often missing component of high ridership transit networks? It isn't new branding on buses or the latest light rail car.

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June 23, 2017
City of Denver Mobilizes for Better Transit

As Denver’s population continues to boom, city leaders are stepping up to provide the direction and resources necessary to make public transit a viable option for city residents and stem the growing tide of drive alone commuting.

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May 25, 2017
Planning on a Budget: Denver’s “Build Your Own Transit System.”

Denver injected some novelty to the planning process with “Build Your Own Transit System,” a digital interface that turns users into transportation planners -- and budget-makers.

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March 21, 2017
Bringing the City to the Transit Table: An Interview With Crissy Fanganello, Transportation & Mobility Director at Denver Public Works

Crissy Fanganello is Denver’s first Director of Transportation and Mobility overseeing transportation planning, engineering and operations citywide.

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July 29, 2015
Bending the Urban Transportation Arc

While Congress is consumed with the latest debate over extending the federal transportation policy, progress to make our cities’ streets...

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