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		<title>Denver Transit Groups Give Mayor a &#8220;D&#8221; in Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety and Access</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Record Year for Denver Traffic Deaths Inspires Expanded Safety Measures</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:11:39 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Sacrificing Convenience for Safety Is the Right Thing to Do</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:47:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/bikedenver.webp" alt="bicycle in Denver" /><p>So far in 2025, Denver has lost 87 people to traffic accidents...and counting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/sacrificing-convenience-for-safety-in-denver-40820375/">Sacrificing Convenience for Safety Is the Right Thing to Do</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wash Park West Residents Divided on Traffic Circles, Road Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:16:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/emerson_roundabout_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="Wash Park West Residents Divided on Traffic Circles, Road Safety" /><p>"We've got neighbors who are for and who are against, and whichever way it goes, no one will hold permanent grudges here."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/wash-park-west-residents-debate-traffic-circles-road-safety-40814051/">Wash Park West Residents Divided on Traffic Circles, Road Safety</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mayor&#8217;s Bicycle Advisors Finally Get a Meeting</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/johnston_mbac_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="Mayor&#8217;s Bicycle Advisors Finally Get a Meeting" /><p>Mike Johnston previewed his 2026 priorities with the committee, which include reducing traffic deaths...and getting a new bike.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mayors-bicycle-advisors-finally-get-a-meeting-40813925/">Mayor&#8217;s Bicycle Advisors Finally Get a Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wash Park West Residents Want to Pump the Brakes on Traffic Circles</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:46:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/emerson_roundabout_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="Denver round about in cap hill" /><p>People who live in the neighborhood say they were given little notice and opportunity for feedback.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/west-wash-park-traffic-circles-surprise-upset-residents-40811047/">Wash Park West Residents Want to Pump the Brakes on Traffic Circles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>STK Reports Threatening Messages After Downtown Bike Lane Removal</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/stk_lane_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="STK Reports Threatening Messages After Downtown Bike Lane Removal" /><p>Talk about tough to chew.</p>
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		<title>Denver&#8217;s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:54:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/img_2454.webp" alt="Denver&#8217;s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston" /><p>It's been six years since the city's bicycle committee has met with a mayor, according to the group.</p>
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		<title>New Murals Added to Cherry Creek Trail During First Wall Fest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:13:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Cherry-Creek-Trail-Wall-Fest-2.jpg" alt="A woman paints a snake while holding a snake on her shoulder" /><p>Seventeen artists painted new murals along Cherry Creek Trail for Wall Fest. </p>
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