Undercover video shows city dumping recyclable trash carts: “We take them to the dump” says Denver worker

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BY BRIAN MAASS UPDATED ON: JUNE 30, 2023 / 4:11 PM / CBS COLORADO When the City of Denver began charging residents for trash collection in January, roughly 30,000 people traded in their larger plastic trash carts for smaller ones to save money on their monthly trash bills. Smaller carts incur smaller monthly fees, larger carts cost more. But a CBS News Colorado investigation has found that at least 3,000 of … Continue reading →

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East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Community Open House June 7 2023

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Project Background In 2008, the City and County of Denver’s Strategic Transportation Plan identified the need to move people more efficiently within the City to improve traffic flow and rider and pedestrian safety. Because demand for RTD’s 15/15L bus service along Colfax is higher than all other RTD routes, the City selected the East Colfax Corridor to explore new transit approaches. A Streetcar Feasibility Study was conducted in 2010, followed … Continue reading →

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Congress Park Neighbors June 21 2023 Meeting

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This meeting was held June 21 2023 over zoom. Presenters were Arend Lenderink Owner Cirrus Social Club 3200 E. Colfax and Myles Tangalin East Colfax BRT   00:00:00 Introduction Victoria Eppler 00:02:06 Arend Lenderink Owner Cirrus Social Club 3200 E. Colfax 00:14:12 Myles Tangalin BRT Presentation 00:48:17 Conclusion

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East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Community Open House (4/18/23)

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Project Background In 2008, the City and County of Denver’s Strategic Transportation Plan identified the need to move people more efficiently within the City to improve traffic flow and rider and pedestrian safety. Because demand for RTD’s 15/15L bus service along Colfax is higher than all other RTD routes, the City selected the East Colfax Corridor to explore new transit approaches. A Streetcar Feasibility Study was conducted in 2010, followed … Continue reading →

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Here’s Where You Can Play Pickleball in Denver Now That Congress Park Courts Are Closed

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Westword CATIE CHESHIRE APRIL 25, 2023 6:00AM On April 2, the last smacks of pickleball rackets rang out over Congress Park — one of Denver’s most popular places to play the game. The Department of Parks & Recreation had decided to shutter its four courts there because of conflicts with neighbors over parking and noise, nixing plans to move them away from homes and permanently ending play of the sport. Denver’s action followed a decision in Centennial … Continue reading →

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