Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Coverage of Department of Transportation and Infrastructure in the Nexus archive.
- Denver sidewalk repair effort one year in, but full completion could still take decades at current pace
Denver is one year into a sidewalk repair initiative, with over 1,200 blocks and 300 miles of missing sidewalks needing attention. The city aims to complete all repairs in nine years but acknowledges it could take decades at the current pace. Funding comes from a voter-approved annual fee of $150 per property owner.
- Waymo will go autonomous in Denver later this month
Waymo will transition its autonomous vehicles to fully driverless operation in Denver and other cities soon, initially offering service to employees in areas like Five Points and Cherry Creek. The Ojai model includes snow-resistant features but has faced recalls due to incidents involving highway construction zones and emergency vehicle obstruction. Colorado officials note the company must follow traffic laws to operate legally.
- Denver’s dockless scooters don’t check ages, and kids are taking advantage
Denver’s Veo scooter service relies on an honor system for age verification, allowing underage riders to access scooters despite an 18+ policy. Reports of teens using scooters have increased, leading to safety concerns, collisions, and injuries at schools and public spaces.