Tag: Amy Ford
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Denver streets official pressed by councilmembers on change of plans along Alameda Avenue
Denver City Councilmembers pressed Amy Ford, executive director of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, for details following a public outcry over changes to its “lane repurposing project” on East Alameda Avenue. Councilmembers wrote Mayor Mike Johnston last week after a television news story was aired, alleging that the city had succumbed to lobbying pressure…
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Pedestrian fatalities soar 50% in Denver, city officials say
The number of pedestrians who have lost their lives in traffic crashes has jumped by 50% over last year, according to city transportation officials. Year-to-date in 2025, 25 pedestrians have died on Denver streets compared to 16 during the same time frame in 2024. Of those 25 fatalities, six occurred on local highways, Denver Department…
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Denver e-bikes and e-scooters transition from Lyft to Bird
Those heading out to rent an e-bike or e-scooter may see a different logo on their ride. Lyft, Inc. and Bird announced Friday that Lyft will transfer its e-bike and e-scooter license to Bird in Denver, as Lyft ends its day-to-day operations of bikes and scooters, according to a press release from the City and…
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Denver breaks ground on $16 million West Colfax improvements designed to reduce pedestrian risk
Denver leaders broke ground on Thursday afternoon on $15.5 million in safety improvements for the West Colfax Corridor. The project got its money from the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Safer Main Streets program, as well as other city sources, according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Several city leaders…
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Amy Ford nominated as Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has appointed a new chief of the city’s transportation department. Johnston nominated Amy Ford as executive director to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The appointment needs the City Council’s approval. Ford currently heads surface transportation and innovation for global transportation…
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Remains of 2 missing Kansas women found in Kiowa County
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Human remains recovered in Kiowa County on Wednesday have been confirmed to be the bodies of two women reported missing from Emporia, Kan., on Sept. 11, according to the Emporia Police Department. Following a 10-day…