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It’s Been One Year Since Electric Scooters Officially Landed in Denver

And what a year it’s been.

It’s Official: Electric Scooters Aren’t Going Anywhere

The pilot program authorizing e-scooters to operate in Denver has been extended through the end of the summer, and a longterm plan to keep them in the city is in the works.

By Jay Bouchard

Navigating Central 70: What You Need to Know About the $1.3 Billion Project

The Central 70 Project has already started to disrupt neighborhoods—and traffic—in the Mile High City. Here’s what you can expect as the massive (and controversial) undertaking works its way toward completion over the next few years.

By Kasey Cordell

Federal Boulevard Is Set to Get a Much-Needed Makeover

Five projects will make the vital roadway more pleasant and much safer.

By Spencer Campbell

Denver Police Don’t Ticket People Who Ride Scooters on Sidewalks—at Least Not Yet

According to court records, no one in Denver has been cited for operating an e-scooter on the sidewalk, despite a new law that bans such behavior in most parts of the city.

By Jay Bouchard

RTD Finally Announces an Opening Date for the G Line

After more than two years of delays, RTD is finally ready to open its new service from Wheat Ridge and Arvada to Union Station.

By Jay Bouchard

Does Hyperloop Still Have a Future in Colorado?

It’s been more than a year since the prospect of hyperloop technology made a splash on the Front Range. But after one of the most anticipated projects fell apart, it’s unclear if—and when—Colorado might be home to futuristic transportation.

By Jay Bouchard

It’s a Man’s World—But It Doesn’t Have to Be

Could Denver become the first city in the country to be designed for women?

By Daliah Singer

Billy LoDo Wants to Eradicate Electric Scooters From Denver

When electric scooters flooded Denver sidewalks last year, seniors living downtown were scared for their safety. That’s when Billy LoDo’s crusade began.

By Jay Bouchard

The Uber App Now Incorporates RTD Bus and Train Routes

A new partnership between RTD and Uber lets riders plan public transportation routes and make direct purchases through the ride-share company’s mobile app.

By Jay Bouchard

Electric Scooters Are Leaving Denver Sidewalks

On Monday night, Denver City Council approved an ordinance requiring electric scooters to be ridden in bike lanes or on roads rather than on sidewalks, bringing clarity to what has been a confusing several months for scooter riders, city officials, and pedestrians.

By Jay Bouchard

It’s Time for Denver to Rethink Electric Scooters

It’s been nearly six months since e-scooters first descended on Denver’s sidewalks. If the dockless machines are going to stick around, a few things must change.

By Jay Bouchard

Razor’s Red Electric Scooters Are Now Zipping Around Denver

The company best known for its kick scooters dropped 350 e-scooters in Denver this week, bringing the total to 1,400 as the city scrambles to keep up.

By Jay Bouchard

Denver Becomes First City to Get Lyft’s Electric Scooters

Hang on to your handlebars! With the launch of Lyft’s new service, more than 1,000 electric scooters will soon be active in downtown Denver.

By Jay Bouchard

Uber’s Electric-Bike Rentals Just Landed in Denver

JUMP, the Uber-operated, pedal-assisted bike rental service, launches Friday with 250 dockless e-bikes in the Mile High City.

By Jay Bouchard

Electric Scooters (Nearly 2,000 This Time!) Are Coming Back to Denver

Denver officials forced electric scooter companies to cease operations in the city two months ago. Now, the scooters are back and operating under new rules. Here’s what you need to know.

By Jay Bouchard

Why Have Electric Scooters Infiltrated Denver—And Are They Here to Stay?

Two companies dropped hundreds of dockless, electric scooters in Denver recently. But city officials are not impressed, and if the companies don’t comply with regulations, the scooters may be gone for good.

By Jay Bouchard

Uber Launches New Carpool Service in Denver

The popular ride-sharing service is introducing Uber Express Pool this week in Denver, hoping to lower rates and expedite carpool trips.

By Jay Bouchard

Why Denver’s Streets Are Dangerous—And How To Make Them Safer

More than 600 people died on Colorado roadways in 2016, and in Denver, traffic fatalities have gone up every year since 2005. Why is this happening—and what can we do about it?

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Can I-70’s Mountain Corridor Ever Be Fixed?

With CDOT’s dreadfully inadequate coffers and Colorado’s soaring population, our state’s most critical east-to-west highway is on a serious collision course.

By Michael Behar