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W Line Star Badge Logo: RTD
15 days to go! Let's continue our series: "How to Take Light Rail."
New Riders Guide:
How to Ride the W Line
The Entire Fastracks Zone Map
(to Determine Your Fare)The W Line Time ScheduleIncluding this handy, online "customizing your trip"... By clicking on your departure station and your destination station, this will collapse all other stations on the schedule and visually simplify your life! Nice Job, RTD! Starting April 29, RTD will provide three new Call-n-Rides in Belmar, Golden, and Green Mountain to create better connections within the West Rail Line service area.
Ride Your Bicycle West!
The West Rail Line is pedestrian and bike friendly and will serve as a major conduit for cyclists and walkers for decades to come!
With the grand opening of the new West Rail Line connecting Denver, Lakewood, and Golden, some bus routes will be added, modified, or replaced by other routes for easier connections with light rail. Find nearby stops, look up arrival times and plan trips while you are on the go with these useful tools. Some of these tools were created by RTD and others were developed by talented third-party developers. Search through the list and find the one the works best for you.
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THE BACK FENCE NEWSLETTER
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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 the Weekly Edition, April 11, 2013. |
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West Corridor, Denver & Region
KLTV8 (29 Minutes - Video)
Spotlight On Lakewood- 2013-04
Published on Apr 4, 2013
This is a special video presentation from the City of Lakewood Colorado as the Mayor of Lakewood, Bob Murphy, interviews Roger Wadnel, Comprehensive Planning Research Manger about the unique characteristics of each of the stations along the West Corridor; Rachel Griffin, Lakewood Economic Development Specialist as to what is planned at each station for the Opening Day Celebrations. Mayor Murphy also interviews Jim Starling, RTD West Corridor Project Manager while riding the light rail and ends with a chat of two City Council members, Cindy Baroway and Scott Koop as to what the light rail means to their Ward 2. (Note: Be advised that this video is 29 minutes long, so all you slackers had better be prepared to look busy at work).
KBCOdotCom
See Joe King on the RTD W Line
Enter for your chance to see Joe King of The Fray perform on Earth Day (April 22) on the RTD West Line Rail along with a pair of tickets to see Joe King's band "KING" on April 28th at the Fox Theatre.
GoTo KBCO's Website to Enter
TheDenverPost
Group Issues Ideas for U.S. 36 Commuters
By Monte Whaley, Apr 10 2013
A study designed to solve the "first and final mile" problem faced by commuters on U.S. 36 recommends better signage and a real-time bus tracking system along the corridor.
 Just in case you live under a rock, the 2013 baseball season is underway and The Colorado Rockies at Coors Field are just five blocks from Union Station - the heart of the Fastracks System -- Click on the Rockies logo above to learn more and purchase tickets to the two great environmental programs that the Colorado Rockies sponsor. |
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DC.StreetsBlog
Obama's 2014 Transpo Budget Calls for Higher Spending, HSR
By Angie Schmitt
The Obama Administration has put forward an opening bid in what are sure to be contentious 2014 budget negotiations, issuing a solidly progressive transportation budget that calls for increased overall spending and continued investment in passenger rail.
GristDotOrg
For the price of the Iraq War, the U.S. Could Have Gotten Halfway to a Renewable Power System
By David Roberts, Apr 08 2013
Discussions of how to respond to climate change often involve Very Large Numbers - the needed investments to transition to a fully renewable energy system are in the hundreds of billions.
LATimes
Survey: Home Ownership no Longer Central to the American Dream
By E. Scott Reckard, Apr 03 2013
Data may show that the housing markets are in recovery, but a lot of people are still asking: "Who really needs to buy a home anyway?"
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HumanTransit
A New Wiki for Transit!
By Jarrett Walker, Apr 10 2013
I've recently learned of a new resource for sharing knowledge and best practices related to transit planning: transitwiki.org. The project is funded by Caltrans and managed by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies, and is a novel response to California agencies' financial constraints that have limited the ability of staff to travel and attend conferences.
TheAtlanticCities
Should We Be Zoning With Crime in Mind?
by Eric Jaffe, Apr 08 2013
Over the years there have been no shortage of ideas about how to design crime out of a city. Jane Jacobs believed a certain degree of street activity - "eyes on the street" - could deter criminal behavior through shared surveillance.
TheAtlanticCities
Police Stings for Drivers Who Don't Yield in Crosswalks: Does It Really Work?
By Sarah Goodyear, Apr 09 2013
There were at least 56 very unhappy people in Fort Lee, New Jersey, last Friday, after a police sting operation resulted in a flurry of traffic tickets for drivers who failed to yield for pedestrians in crosswalks. The blitz, which is part of a more comprehensive effort to educate both pedestrians and drivers about their responsibility to follow the law, drew angry comments from motorists who were stopped and issued $230 tickets, according to NorthJersey.com.
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DC.StreetsBlog
The Value of "Good Enough Urbanism"
By Angie Schmitt, Apr 05 2013
In the urbanist blogosphere, there's a lot of discussion about "getting density right" - the art and science of designing good urban space and codifying those qualities in zoning.
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TheAtlanticCities
The Golden Age of Gondolas Might Be Just Around the Corner
Henry Grabar, Apr 09 2013
Laugh all you want (or cower in fear), but cable-drawn aerial transportation just might be the next big thing. To hear the evangelists tell it, the skyborne pods that have ferried skiers through the Alps for most of the last century are an integral part of the future of urban transport. Cheaper than terrestrial fixed guideway transit and quicker to build, the gondola is finally taking its rightful place in the urban landscape.
TheAtlanticCities
Could Kickstarter Work as a Tool for Neighborhood Economic Development? By Emily Badger, Apr 10 2013
As Kickstarter has grown over the past few years into the Internet's go-to crowdfunding platform, it's been tempting to try to apply the model to anything and everything in need of cash - to products, places, programs, public parks, potholes, you name it. But the concept has some clear limitations when implemented at the urban scale. Maybe a neighborhood could fund its own park and street improvements when City Hall can't. But what about the communities that can't afford to do that? Crowdfunding of community assets could potentially double down on inequality.
TheAtlanticCities
America's Most Post-Industrial Metros
By Richard Florida, Apr 08 2013
The American economy has long been transitioning from goods-producing to service. But how has this transition occurred across America's cities and metro areas? What does its geography look like?
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The Only Thing You Need to Know Along the West Corridor is Where You'll be Spending Your Time on Opening Day Ceremonies.
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West Rail Line Graphics above: RTD
Hey, Hey, Hey!
Come One, Come All
to the Opening Day Celebrations, Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
* Approx. 10:30 a.m. - Grand Opening ceremony at Jefferson County Government Center- Golden Station.
* Approx. noon - Free rides on West Rail Line following the ceremony
Saturday, April 27, 2013
* 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Station Parties (see below)
* All day - Free rides on the entire light rail system metrowide!
Ride West. It's an adventure!
Station Parties
Downtown - Denver Union Station
1600 Wewatta St., Denver, CO 80202 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Denver Showcase: Stop by and enjoy live music and delicious food from local vendors. While you're here, get to know downtown businesses and get a sneak peek into the future of the new Denver Union Station.
Decatur/Federal Station
1310 N. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80219 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Denver Sports and Activities
Meet Miles, the Denver Broncos Mascot and the Broncos Cheerleaders! Enjoy food trucks, music from Radio Disney and activities for all ages, including a climbing wall, step team and Zumba.
Sheridan Station
1198 Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80219 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Working Together: Denver, Lakewood and Edgewater! See plans for the many new housing opportunities along the light rail and visit with many nonprofits. Hear great music and enjoy many food trucks. Brought to you by Urban Land Conservancy, 9 to 5 Winning Justice for Working Women, West Colfax Community Association, Two Creeks Neighborhood, Villa Park Neighborhood, and the office of Denver Councilmember Paul Lopez.
Perry Station
Denver 1199 N. Perry. St., Denver, CO 80219
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join the businesses and residents of West Colfax at Perry Station in the ultimate community-driven party. Grab a bite to eat, listen to live music from Confluence Music Group, and learn about the community organizations and businesses that make up this great neighborhood. The party doesn't stop at Perry. Ride a B-Cycle bike, hop a free shuttle, or hike the hill to a Justice League of Street Food party at the historic St. Anthony's campus Saturday afternoon. The Justice League party will extend to 8 p.m. Food and adult beverages will be served at the historic campus.
Lamar Station 6363 W 13th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
40 West Arts District Street Fair! Come visit with artist vendors and demonstrations, enjoy kid's activities and giveaways, chalk art, live entertainment, great food and more. Celebrate the arts! Brought to you by Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and the 40 West Arts District.
Wadsworth Station 1350 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrating Lakewood's Past, Present and Future: History and Sustainability! Lakewood's history showcased alongside live music, locally-owned and operated businesses and restaurants, sustainability information and a video booth to share memories of Colfax and Lakewood. Come explore the social media tent! Brought to you by the West Colfax Community Association, Belmar, and Eiber Neighborhood Association.
Garrison Station 9091 W. 13th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eiber: Great Neighbors! Acapella bands and local schools perform. Visit with a local real estate agent on site! See the historic Lakewood Police car on display. Brought to you by the Eiber Neighborhood Association and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Oak Station 1311 Oak St., Lakewood, CO 80215 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Play Lakewood! Demonstrations and interactive fun with Lakewood's parks, recreation and art/crafts. Lakewood Community Resources highlight fun things to do and see in Lakewood. Brought to you by the City of Lakewood's Community Resources Department.
St. Anthony at Federal Center Station 11601 W. 2nd Pl., Lakewood, CO 80226- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walk This Way: Celebrating Health, Wellness and Safety! St. Anthony Hospital and West Metro Fire teach light rail safety and staying healthy. Come check out the St. Anthony Health and Wellness Fair. West Metro Fire truck will be on display. Locally-owned food and businesses serve up great food. Brought to you by St. Anthony Hospital, the West Chamber's Union Corridor Professionals group, and West Metro Fire Protection.
Red Rocks Community College Station 13400 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228 -10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrating Lakewood's Great Education! Red Rocks Community College and their fox mascot welcome you. Brought to you by Red Rocks Community College.
Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station 605 Johnson Rd., Golden, CO 80401 -10 a.m to 2 p.m
Front Range Activities and Access: Get in touch with your wild side! Have fun at the petting zoo, learn about the Foothills Animal Shelter, and explore beautiful nature trails. Enjoy music, food from local vendors and much more.
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