Tag: Councilman Chris Hinds
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Denver heads for full ‘road diet’ on Alameda Avenue as councilmembers question rising city traffic deaths
The rise in traffic deaths in the Mile High City over the past year has caught the attention of councilmembers, as Denver’s transportation agency is doubling down on its Vision Zero strategy for ending fatalities. That issue came to a head at a City Council subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, as the Department of Transportation &…
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Councilman Chris Hinds on fulfilling the needs of District 10 and the disability community
Councilman Chris Hinds spent years telling people he would never run for public officer; however, after some unforeseen circumstances, Hinds ended up “rolling for office” instead, representing Denver’s District 10 on the City Council. Hinds grew up in rural Texas, graduating from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s…
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City Council begins talks on accessible electric vehicle charging stations in Denver
The Denver City Council began its first talks on when and how to establish electric vehicle charging stations Thursday, emphasizing the importance of a quick and accessible rollout. In Colorado, the transportation sector was the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Transportation. To help…