Denver Streets Partnership

It’s 311 Day. Take action by reporting unsafe conditions to 311 or join us at 3pm at Civic Center for an event to remember the 93 people killed in crashes last year. Or donate $33.11 or $3.11 to our friends @bikewalkbus.bsky.social to help them continue to do great work to make our streets safer.

On March 11, we’re coming together for safe streets Traffic violence isn’t inevitable—it’s preventable. On March 11, join us in mobilizing to demand safer streets.

Today's the day! How will you take action for safer streets?

☑️ Join a Die-In at the City & County Building

☑️ Join a Walk & Roll leading up to the Die-In

☑️ Take individual action -- report a street safety issue, send an e-mail to City leaders, or donate to the cause

Get all the details to act:

The biggest drawback of driverless cars Driverless cars could save thousands of lives. They might also break our cities.

"One of the best things we could do to reduce car fatalities, benefit the environment . . . and make our communities more liveable is to become less car-dependent. But driverless cars, if left unmitigated, could easily lock us into a future that is even more dominated by cars."

Time to Talk About Speed Bumps, Denver The Mayor speaks of a vibrant and safe city. Let's start with a Denver where our kids are not afraid to cross the street.

"When a record 93 people died in traffic during the Mayor’s second year in office, we must correct course. Consider this a simple first step: speed bumps on our most dangerous streets."

93 people were killed last year. On 3/11, join us to demand safe streets. denverstreetspartnership.org/3-1-1-day-of...

And very often decision-makers haven't experienced what you have, so just sharing your story highlights the human impact of the decisions they make.

If you're even just interested in speaking in the future, DM us so we can reach out!'

Commenting at public meetings, even virtually, sends a powerful message to decision-makers. They hardly ever hear from everyday folks, so they get excited when someone new is involved!

Shoutout to Riley Warton -- @rwarton.bsky.social -- for taking the time to speak to the state's Transportation Commission IN-PERSON this morning! He urged CDOT to prioritize funding for and expediting multimodal transportation projects in the next 10 years instead of highway widening. Thanks, Riley!

📣 Join the Call for Safer Streets
Traffic violence isn’t inevitable—it’s preventable. On 3/11 we’re mobilizing to demand safer streets by submitting 311 road safety requests, honoring last year’s victims in a “Die-in” downtown, and more.

👉 Add your name to stay in the loop. bit.ly/311ActionDay...

Help shape the future of transit in NE Denver: join a community town hall 6 pm Thu, Feb 26 at the Montbello FreshLo Hub. Share your experiences with RTD buses & trains, meet your RTD rep, and be part of the movement for faster, more reliable service across the region. RSVP at bit.ly/TransitMtgB

RTD ridership is down 40%, its budget has holes, and lawmakers are fed up “Cuts to service are unacceptable. We want more transit in the future,” said James Flattum, co-founder of the Greater Denver Transit advocacy group.

"Denver is not currently a transit-first city. The vast majority of our street space is devoted to the movement of personal vehicles . . . RTD needs more funding to be able to run those buses and trains frequently all day, every day. But it's the cities and the state that control the street space."

On March 11th, 2026 We Need Your Help! TL;DR Sign up to support coordinated mass action for Vision Zero on March 11th, 2026 here: http://bit.ly/311ActionDayInterestDenver is a Vision Zero city, which means elected and appointed city leader...

Support coordinated mass action for Vision Zero on March 11th, 2026! Learn more and sign up: denverurbanism.com/2026/02/on-m...

7 Reasons Bike Lanes and Sidewalks Are Good for Drivers - Toole Design Here's our list of 7 reasons why federal funding for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders improves the transportation experience for drivers, too.

"It may seem counterintuitive, but reallocating road space to other modes can actually make car travel more efficient . . . Clear, predictable allocation of space reduces friction, provides a genuine choice of modes, and keeps traffic moving."

Why bike lanes & sidewalks are good for drivers:

UPDATE: Location change! The Aurora Open House will now take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Library (9898 E Colfax Ave)

🚍Show up for real BRT on East Colfax!

Learn how the project is shaping up—and speak up for dedicated transit lanes—at the East Colfax BRT open house THIS Wed, Feb 11, 5:30–7:30pm at Manos Sagrados (9975 E Colfax Ave). Bring the kids (refreshments + activities)!

311 (March 11) Day-of-Action Interest Form Please click the link to complete this form.

💪 3/11 Day of Action: On March 11, we’re using Denver’s 311 system to demand safe+accessible streets, honoring the 93 lives lost last year, and pushing leaders to meet Vision Zero—Zero deaths and or serious injuries on the road by 2030. Sign up to express interest only, with details coming soon.

Inspired? ✍️ We’re always looking to help lift more community voices. If you want to submit a letter to the editor about a hot topic in transportation, safety, or access, or want help drafting one, DM us. We've got a guide, and our Organizing Director used to be an English teacher!

Shoutout to community advocate Bob Walker!
His honest letter to the editor was published in the Denver Post, calling out the City’s sudden course reversal on the Alameda Ave safety project.

Voices like his help keep street safety in the spotlight when plans start to unravel.

CDOT 10 Year Plan 2025_Highway Widening_Comment Guide CDOT 10 Year Plan Comment Guide: NO Highway Widening Tell CDOT to expand transportation options (especially transit), improve safety, and fix our existing system rather than build more costly and poll...

LAST CHANCE TO PUSH FOR $$$ FOR 🚌 🚲🚶‍♀️, NOT HIGHWAYS 🚨

📣 Take the quick survey using our comment guide + sample answers to demand CDOT shift their 10-year plan from highway expansion to fast-tracked transit, safety, and road maintenance.

⏰ Deadline: Feb 9

Transit Equity Day is observed each year on February 4, the birthday of Rosa Parks. TODAY, RTD honors Parks’ legacy by offering Zero-Fares on all RTD services, allowing all customers to ride at no cost. Riders will also see commemorative signage on select seats in each RTD bus honoring Rosa Parks.

As a candidate, Johnston said “I want Denver to be a City where you don’t have to have a car to get around" and opposed widening of Peña Blvd. And yet, DIA is moving forward with plans to widen Peña without seriously considering a transit-first alternative. Learnmore at bit.ly/mayors-report-card

As a candidate, Mike Johnston said “I will work to create a connected network of high-comfort bike trails that connect our entire city.” And yet, annual installation of new bike facilities has dropped by more than half. Learn more at bit.ly/mayors-report-card

As a candidate, Mike Johnston told Denver "I will establish a true partnership with RTD in order to improve system reliability and frequency." And yet his administration hasn't implemented any new transit speed or reliability projects. Learnmore at bit.ly/mayors-report-card

As a candidate, Johnston said, "The biggest problem the City faces with regard to transportation infrastructure is one of execution, not planning." And yet, implementation of multimodal and road safety projects has slowed. Learn more at: bit.ly/mayors-report-card

As a candidate, Mike Johnston said "Denver can’t simply give lip service to Vision Zero and expect to achieve its goals." Now, traffic deaths have reached record highs. Get more details on what Johnston promised, what has happened during his term, and how he can improve: bit.ly/mayors-report-card

Streets are public spaces, and everyone has a right to be safe in that space. No one should fear violence on our streets, whether from cars or from our own government. Join the @denverbicyclelobby.bsky.social on a Ride for Alex Pretti this Saturday.

Thank you to The Denver Foundation for supporting the Denver Streets Partnership's work to reduce our city's unsustainable dependence on cars and prioritize people in the design of our communities. We are honored to be a grantee.

Traffic deaths surge in Denver It's one of the deadliest years on record for the city's roads.

"The city has taken measures to curb traffic incidents, but the rising fatalities show officials are "tinkering around the edges," Denver Streets Partnership executive director Jill Locantore tells us . . . "We're letting convenience trump safety," Locantore says." www.axios.com/local/denver...

Sidewalk Repair is State Capacity Mastering the little things is how we learn to do bigger things

"What I didn’t anticipate is how excited everyone in the neighborhood was about [the sidewalk repairs], how much it was the “talk of the town” for weeks." www.freerange.city/p/sidewalk-r...

CDOT’s pollution claims for I-270 expansion are a fantasy, green groups say As public hearings begin, CDOT and Colorado green groups dispute whether an expansion of I-270 would increase pollution.

The claim that a wider 270 would not generate any new trips is “outrageous, and flies in the face of decades of experience and research showing that widening urban freeways like I-270 results in more traffic, more congestion, and more pollution.”