An early February decision by the Federal Railroad Administration is expected to grant an additional “operational waiver” for RTD’s A Line.
Development
Pedestrian Bridge in Prairie Meadows Lifted into Place
Pedestrian Signs to Come at CPB/I-70 Interchange
Advocacy by Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) has resulted in a city of Denver decision to install pedestrian and bicycle yield signs at the I-70 off-ramps’ intersection with Central Park Blvd.
Victory Crossing Victory
At the end of December, President Obama signed the Defense Authorization Act that includes a provision allowing Commerce City to “test out of” a land use restriction prohibiting residential uses in its Victory Crossing project.
Westerly Creek Rehabilitation Continues
Another “reach” of Westerly Creek is being rehabilitated as the long-term plan for a greenway from Lowry to Sand Creek continues its slow march.
Special District Dispute Nearly Derails Stapleton Bond Issue
The two service districts charged with financing and constructing Stapleton’s infrastructure clashed at a special meeting on Dec. 19.
Planning Continues for APS 25th Ave. Campus
Voter approval of Aurora Public Schools’ (APS) $300 million bond issue in November has given the APS administration a green light to resume planning for a 6th–12th-grade campus on a nine-acre parcel located on the north side of 25th Ave. between Galena and Geneva streets.
Noise Wall Issue Continues to Delay MLK Extension
Denver is awaiting CDOT review of a revised noise evaluation report that will help answer the question of whether a noise mitigation wall will be required as part of the extension of Martin Luther King Blvd. in east Stapleton.
Beeler Park: Where Urban Meets the Prairie
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR) really is where the buffalo (bison) roam.
A Line Train Stimulates Central Park TOD
Apparently, it takes a real train, not a promised one, to stimulate investment at a transit-oriented development (TOD) site.
New Affordable Apartments Open in Northfield
The Northfield Apartments officially opened their doors to residents on Nov. 4.
Noise Wall Issue Delays MLK Extension
The extension of Martin Luther King Blvd. in Stapleton has been delayed for perhaps a full calendar year.