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Hi Everyone! This is Bill Spriggs and I have found several news articles, links and blogs that I wanted to share along THE BACK FENCE & beyond in this Wednesday Edition, July 04, 2012. |
Stay Tuned to This Block for Future Details About The Tour de FasTracks -
West Rail Line Bike Event hosted by RTD to be held, Saturday,
September 15, 2012 - 9am - 1pm |
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West Corridor, Denver & Region
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[Ahh -- Bicycles, Summertime and great outdoor activities - sorry for the late report below].
Blogs.WestWord.com
Denver's Streetcar Routes Are Retraced by the Rail~Volutionaries By Laura Bond, Jun 26, 2012 To the stroller-pushing momies and patio-side drinkers who lined West 32nd Avenue on Sunday afternoon, it probably looked like just another Cruiser ride, as thirty folks on bikes trekked up the Highland hills in Sunday's [June 23rd] 100-degree heat.
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Davita Hqs Update #6 By Ryan Dravitz, Jul 03, 2012
The new DaVita headquarters was one of the first projects to kick off when Union Station started to explode with development. Since then, this development is nearing completion on the exterior and is coming along very nicely.
READ MORE...BizJournals.com
Denver Senior Housing Surge Continues...
By Dennis Huspeni, Jul 02, 2012 "We like that location on Broadway...It's uniquely located because it's walking distance from two (RTD light rail) stations at Louisiana and Broadway, so young professionals can access either the Denver Tech Center or the Central Business District. It's right in between prominent employment and entertainment centers."
READ MORE... TheDenverPost.com
RTD Recommends Kiewit Infrastructure Finish Aurora Light-Rail Line By Ryan Parker, Jul 04, 2012
The RTD staff has recommended that the board choose Kiewit Infrastructure Co.'s proposal to build a key section of Denver's FasTracks project in Aurora.
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National
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Transportation Bill Heading to President Obama's Desk
By Ray LaHood, Sec of Trans, Jul 02, 2012
More than 1000 days ago, the law that guided federal investments in transportation expired. Congress extended that law several times while legislators discussed and debated what would replace it. I'm happy to say that last Friday, 373 Members of the House of Representatives and 74 Senators voted in favor of a new law that will fund federal surface transportation policy through September 2014.
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TheAtlanticCities.com
How the Transportation Bill Failed America
By Judith Rodin, Jun 30, 2012 We continue to fund and build the wrong things, focusing on the needs of the loudest lobby rather than the needs of the next generation of Americans
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BikePortland.org
Blumenauer: New Transpo Bill: Missed Opportunity & A Call to Arms By Johnathan Maus, Jul 02, 2012 As the dust has settled a bit on the new, two year transportation bill that was passed last week, it's time to start understanding what it means for bicycling going forward. On Friday, I got a chance to talk about it with one of the most important national figures for bicycling, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
READ MORE...StreetsBlog.net
The Tea Party's Selective Disdain for Transportation Subsidies. By Angie Schmitt, Jul 02, 2012 Does the Tea Party hate transportation subsidies or not? Sometimes it can be difficult to tell.TheAtlanticCities.com
Rents Now Rising Even Faster Than Home Prices
by Richard Florida, Jul 02, 2012 U.S. housing prices are up for the first time in a while, prompting a number of commentaries about how home prices may have finally begun to bounce off the bottom. As it turns out, though, rents are increasing faster.
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ThePolisBlog.org
Questioning the Obsession with Cars
By Austin Miller, Jul 01, 2012 There's a dirty little secret about driving: Nobody likes it. Most people are not able to admit it, for they are unaware that congestion, the constant and excessive costs of car ownership and road rage are avoidable. No survey can generate responses such as, "I only think I like driving because I see few alternatives, and all of those threaten my identity."
READ MORE...TheAtlanticCities.com
How Smart Should Our Maps Be?
By Rebecca J. Rosen, Jul 02, 2012
Maps can be beautiful, interesting, and, of course, useful, but there are a lot of questions we address to maps - and these days, Google Maps specifically - that maybe a map isn't the best tool for answering.
SF Has Turned 30 Car Parking Spots Into 336 Bike Parking Spots
By Aaron Bialick, Jul 02, 2012
The SF Municipal Transportation Agency has installed 27 corrals since it started rolling them out in 2010, adding 168 bike racks without taking up any sidewalk space. That means 30 on-street spaces normally reserved for one parked car each can now accommodate 336 bikes.
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International (when available)
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US politicians Slash Bike Funding By Carlton Reed, Jul 01. 2012 The US House and Senate has approved a three-year transportation bill which maintains current funding for building major highways but the cash for "transportation enhancements" - such as cycling and walking programmes - has been cut by up to 70 percent. The Safe Routes to School programme has been eliminated completely. A majority of US politicians wanted to see bike funding reduced from $790m to zero but had to compromise on savage cuts instead.
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Things you need to know along the West Corridor
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>Lakewood, Wednesday, July 11, 7:30-8:30am. Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District Office, 7125 W. Colfax Ave.
Ward 2 Lakewood City Councilors Cindy Baroway and Scott Koop will meet with residents and considerate guests at their monthly outreach meeting. The future light rail line will traverse the NW section of their Ward.
>Lakewood, Thursday, July 12, 2012 6pm to 8? King Sooper's Plaza, 1645 Quail St. Ste 27. Neighborhood meeting for rezoning request. The applicant for a rezoning request at 11199 W. Colfax Ave. will meet with residents from the surrounding neighborhood. The rezoning proposal would allow for a bank with a drive-through facility to be built. For more information, contact Project Manager Paul Rice at (303) 987-7725 or pauric@lakewood.org.
>Denver, Friday, July 13, 2012, 4-6pm.
The West Colfax Business Improvement District is hosting a Sustainability Oasis & Celebration of Champions event to honor their champions, most notably Rick Garcia for project completed or underway made along West Colfax Ave (Denver).
The event will take place in conjunction with the opening of their summer public art project with the Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design: Sustainability Oasis. This temporary, interactive art project on the lot at Colfax and Vrain (4600 West) aims to green and activate a privately owned space for public purpose. All are invited. Lot located at Colfax Ave & Vrain St. (4500 West).
>Lakewood, Sat. July 14, 2012
Surfside Park Dedication
5330 West 9th Ave. Lakewood 80214
One of the most beneficial community "people oriented" gathering places to open in Lakewood since the Belmar Plaza will dedicate the opening on July 14, 2012. Since the dedication will include food and prizes, the City of Lakewood is requesting RSVP's. To RSVP by Wednesday, July 11 call (303) 987-7800. For more information, call (303) 987-7837.
>Denver Union Station Historic Summer Tours, July 12, & July 26, 2012 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) will be conducting free guided tours of the Denver Union Station redevelopment site this summer. This guided tour will emphasis the early station history and famous travelers who visited Denver by Train. The tour will also tell visitors about all the exciting new features that will soon be part of, and surround, the historic station. The one-hour tour will start inside the Great Train Hall at the historic station, 1701 Wynkoop Street. Participation is limited to 35 people per tour. To reserve your spot, visit. RSVP here [Scroll down on left]
[Note: in just 10 short months West Corridor residents will be able bike to a West Rail Line station, jump on board with their bikes, get off at Union Station & cycle just six blocks to Coors Field and LEAVE THE CAR BEHIND. But until then, those of you adventurous souls who can commute to downtown, check out the facilities in place this year.] 
2012 schedule of Ride to the Rockies Games Aug 05, & Sept 02. All games are Sunday Day games. Over the course of 20 games this season the Rockies along with media partners ROOT SPORTS, 850 KOA and The Denver Post will once again be enlisting players and fans toward making a positive impact on the environment through the 2012 Games of Green initiative. NEXT BIKE TO THE GAME! WHEN: Sunday, June 03, for the game against the SF Giants. Bike lot opens at 11:30 a.m. and closes 10 minutes after the game ends.
WHERE: Coors Field, the special Bike to the Game secure parking lot at 21st and Blake St., across from Gate C.
WHAT: Check in at the Bike to the Game Tent at the entrance to the bike lot at 21st and Blake to enter a drawing for great prizes, like a Rockies Batting Practice experience, Rockies tickets, autographed items and more. The very popular RTD West Corridor bus tours are back but ending soon!! All tours will be from 9am to 11am on the 3rd Friday of the month (July thru Sept). Each reservation that is made is for one seat only; please sign-up all attendees individually. You will receive e-mail confirmation within one week of your registration. Click here to register
AUGUST 20-26th, 2012
SEPTEMBER 21-23RD, 2012
Denver Union Station
Construction Cam
Golden Jeffco Station
Construction Cam
Wish You Could Find an Apartment/Condo near a Light Rail Station? As part of TBF's continuing efforts to bring TOD's to the West Corridor & elsewhere, this link from Walk Score.com will now be a permanent feature. Thanks. |
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Commercial Real Estate Assemblages, Land or Buildings Available on The West Corridor
Please note: TBF does not
own or sell any real property.
Prices displayed may not be correct.
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>4917 West 11th Ave Assemblage
>10th Avenue Light Rail Assemblage
>1010 Sheridan Blvd TOD Site
>13th Avenue & Newland St., Light Rail Vacant Land
>5830 West Colfax Ave
>1025 Ammons Complex
>6990 West Colfax Ave Pad Site
THE BACK FENCE supports a corridor wide, regional vision, with individual nodes of unique "places" within that corridor. We hope that the listing of commercial properties available will help to speed this vision to fruition sooner. Learn more about this vision below from the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.
RTD West Rail Line video flyover (entire line from Union Station to the Golden Jeffco Station.
West Corridor Vision
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Things You Need to Know Around the Region
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THE TRANSIT ALLIANCE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2012 AND SPRING 2013 ACADEMIES! Please note that the Academy application process is competitive as they only have 50 slots available and usually have 100 applicants or more. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on August 17th to be considered for the Fall 2012 Academy. The Fall Academy (2012-02) will begin September 5 and end on October 17, 2012. Tour de FasTracks - West Rail Ride Bike Event Saturday, Sept 15, 2012 Calling all cyclists in Golden, Lakewood, west Denver, and the Denver Region. The RTD FasTracks West Rail Line which will serve our West Corridor will host a bike event on Saturday, September 08, 2012 to show off its magnificent bike path that parallels most of the future "W" line. The Back Fence, in the coming months, always a huge supporter of alternatives to the single occupier automobile, will advocate for the "final mile" and call for more and safer cycle access from the light rail stations. We also consider the bicycle as not only a recreational vehicle, but a tool of economic empowerment that helps our citizens stay healthy and keeps more expendable cash in their pockets in which to enhance our local businesses; and I won't bore you with lectures on sustainability, oil dependence and air quality. Although the Tour de FasTracks event is billed as a "leisurely ride" that will start at the future Oak Street Station parking area and end at the Decatur Federal Station, there also will be a stage for the intermediate and advanced cyclists that will start at the Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station. Details will be forthcoming, but you can Click here to view the current RTD bike path.
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