Tag: Colfax Brt
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Good Bones Coffee opens as ‘third-space’ in Denver amidst East Colfax construction
Where some businesses fear the toll the BRT has taken, two Denver natives embraced the opportunity to open a rockin’ coffee shop In a neighborhood with good bones, Carson and Melody Allen saw a need for a social hub, and filled it with guitars, vintage clothing, motorcycles and nostalgia. Despite construction plaguing businesses along East…
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Colfax BRT project gets $2 million boost for post-design services
The Denver City Council approved a $2 million addition for post-design services related to the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project on Monday. The move amends an existing design services agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, bringing the total value of the contract to $27.2 million. According to Colfax BRT Program Director Jonathan Stewart, the additional funds…
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Denver local envisions Colfax block party to support businesses during BRT construction
East of downtown Denver, along a busy Colfax Avenue, construction fencing blocks store fronts. Some businesses are posting “we’re open” signs on the chain link fencing. Taking that to heart is Denver local Jennifer Levine, who seeks to bring together businesses during hardship with her organization FirePower. On Sunday, the longtime artist hosted the first…
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Denver City Council OKs Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.76 billion budget for 2025
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The Denver City Council on Tuesday gave Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed $1.76 billion spending plan for next year the final nod. The council approved the budget unanimously. The approval is more a formality, as the city’s charter says if a vote is not taken by a certain date, the budget, as amended, is approved. The…
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Denver City Council approves amendment for Colfax BRT project, paving the way for increased ridership
The Denver City Council unanimously approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The ambitious project, halving the car lanes on Colfax Avenue, will likely cause headaches for motorists and businesses — but may bring a surge in ridership…