Denver, CO
Transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects could get a boost as Denver region’s climate-minded transportation plan takes shape
Governments within the U.S. have lengthy backed the auto by means of issues like single-family residential zoning, parking necessities and freeway constructing. However now, with transportation accounting for the biggest share of local weather emissions within the state and a rising push to do one thing about it, that seems to be beginning to change in Colorado.
If DRCOG doesn’t meet its targets of decreasing greenhouse gasoline emissions by 1.8 p.c in 2025, 8.9 p.c in 2030, and about 10 p.c in 2040 and 2050 from a longtime baseline, the Colorado Transportation Fee can require native governments to spend sure state and federal cash on initiatives that scale back emissions.
That’s thrilling to Mike Silverstein, govt director of the Regional Air High quality Council and member of DRCOG’s Regional Transportation Committee, who famous that native governments produce other targets and aspirations for cleaner transportation programs – however these lack an “enforceable mechanism.”
“And this greenhouse gasoline technique that has been just lately adopted requires it,” Silverstein mentioned.
DRCOG’s long-term transportation plan, because it exists right this moment, nonetheless consists of main freeway expansions like Interstate 25 south of downtown Denver, I-25 north of Denver, and I-270 in Commerce Metropolis over the subsequent twenty-plus years. Some advocacy teams hope the local weather rule will disrupt these initiatives, too.
“Colorado leaders can now not faux it’s doable to have it each methods — you can’t proceed to fund freeway widenings that induce demand for driving whereas spending a marginal quantity on multimodal initiatives,” reads a March letter signed by the leaders of 20 environmental, clear transportation, and neighborhood teams.
Nonetheless, some DRCOG Regional Transportation Committee members mentioned it will likely be tough to problem the area’s automotive tradition.
“We will do every part on this plan,” mentioned Kevin Flynn, committee co-chair and Denver Metropolis Councilor. “But when the choices made by 2.5 million people are completely different, based on their wants, if we do not perceive their wants and their journey patterns, we’re not going to hit these targets.”
Such a shift should still have to occur amongst authorities officers, too. On the finish of the assembly, DRCOG workers provided to validate parking for committee members.
Esther Romero
OBITUARY
Esther Romero (Lopez), 84, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mt. Harris, Colorado, a small coal mining town near Steamboat Springs, her family moved to Denver in 1950. She graduated from North High School in 1957 and was the first in her family to attend college. She left for Colorado State College now UNC in 1958 where she soon met the love of her life and future husband Richard Romero. Esther graduated in 1961, married a week later, and together moved to Castle Rock where she began her career as an educator. Before long they returned to Denver where their three daughters were born. In 1972, Esther became one of Denver Public Schools first bilingual bicultural teachers and soon earned her Masters Degree from UNC. A passionate advocate, she understood the value of building a strong educational foundation in a child’s home language and honoring culture while also learning English. She taught at Elmwood, Del Pueblo, and Fairmont elementaries. A founding member of the Congress of Hispanic Educators (CHE), Esther served as president for many years helping to ensure children in DPS had access to a quality bilingual education. She continued this work through her final days. Esther taught for 30 years, was recognized as a master teacher of children, an exceptional mentor and coach to future educators, and served as a liaison between CU-Denver and DPS. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Esther enjoyed traveling with family and friends to Mexico, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and almost all fifty states. She and Richard were avid Broncos fans holding season tickets since 1970, traveling to two Super Bowls. She loved organizing family gatherings, gambling trips, camping, reading, puzzles, and playing games with family. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel seen, heard, valued, and loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents Luis and Tommie G. Lopez, devoted husband Richard Romero, brother Baltazar Lopez ( Lourdes) and survived by her loving daughters Rosana (Dean) Trujillo, Carla (Arturo) Perez, Diana (John) Romero Campbell, and her grandchildren Arturito, Juliana, Claudia, Sofia, Orlando, Geronimo and Alicia, her sister Alice (Joe) Marquez, brothers Louie (Pat dec.) Lopez, Davey (Pat dec.) Lopez, Robert (Shari) Lopez, Ray (Melva) Lopez, and numerous extended family members. Please see www.cfcscolorado.org for service details.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
They have put out a call for paid and volunteer bell ringers to collect donations vital to support their programs and services.
All of the donations raised go to serve the Denver community. Funds go to serve families struggling to feed their children or provide gifts during the holidays as well as disaster services and much more for the residents of the Denver metro area.
Bell ringers get to pick their hours and location, and friends and families are encouraged to volunteer together and give back to the community.
Those interested in volunteering can sign up online at www.registertoring.com. To find a paid bell ringer position, applicants can visit the Salvation Corps nearest to their neighborhood.
A listing of all Denver area Corps locations is available at visiting.denver.salvationarmy.org. Applicants must be 18 or over to have a paid bell ringing position.
Denver residents wishing for a snowy Christmas this year could be disappointed, as forecasters say the metro area can look forward to a mild weekend followed by a cool, sunny week.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs in the low 60s this weekend, with clouds encroaching Sunday and overnight lows in the mid 30s, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs of 54 and 53 are forecast Monday and Tuesday, falling to 49 on Christmas, with some clouds.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11 p.m. remains Wednesday night, with more showers possible Thursday and Friday in the metro area.
Light snow will likely fall in the mountains Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the NWS reports.
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