‘Mayday, mayday’: How a Colorado Springs flight caught fire in Denver
Here’s what we know about the flight, the plane and what’s next.
Trump administration slams brakes on government’s adoption of electric vehicles
Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off.
Denver to Boulder RTD train may be just years, not decades, away
RTD leaders heard this week about plans to start passenger rail service along the northern Front Range for up to $900 million.
Trump administration plans to sell about 20 buildings it owns in Colorado but retain much of Federal Center
The federal government plans to move workers in the buildings into “privately owned leased space.”
RTD’s growing police department just lost another leader
Glynell Horn, Jr. was promoted last year over the objections of many rank-and-file officers.
EV chargers at Denver Federal Center to be shut down
A memo to workers at the center says the 22 chargers aren’t “mission critical,” and will soon be deactivated.
State lawmakers are making another attempt at reforming RTD. Will they succeed this time?
The bill aims to boost ridership, accountability and transparency. Two previous attempts have failed in the last few years.
Some local governments say they won’t follow new Colorado laws requiring denser housing, less parking
It’s unclear if the cities will band together to sue the state over the new laws, even as implementation deadlines loom.
Want to legally drive a Japanese mini-truck in Colorado? You may soon be able to
The ‘kei’ cars and trucks are growing in popularity in the U.S. But many states have explicitly banned them in recent years. A bill at the statehouse would allow them on Colorado roads.
Does Colorado pay out claims for damage caused by shoddy roads? Yes, but only rarely
Just two out of 500 claims filed recently have been paid. A spokesperson says that’s because the state is good at fixing the roads.
Trump plan to slash federal office space could immediately hit dozens of sites in Colorado
Local officials worry the massive Federal Center near Lakewood could be in the crosshairs.
RTD claims final victory after Colorado Supreme Court declines to hear $100M-plus commuter rail lawsuit
Denver Transit Partners wanted to be reimbursed for operational issues on the A-Line, including paying flaggers to stop traffic as kinks in the line’s safety system were worked out.
Colorado’s low birth rate could put federal transportation dollars at risk under new Trump policy
A new memo from the Trump administration prioritizes transportation projects in states with high birthrates, those that comply with federal immigration enforcement and those without vaccine or mask mandates.
RTD board passes tougher performance goals for CEO Debra Johnson
Asked what she thought of one particular amendment, Johnson replied, “We’re working collectively and cooperatively and we’re in it together.”
Trump orders fuel new uncertainty around Colorado climate and infrastructure projects. Here’s what we know
Hundreds of millions of federal dollars are now at risk as the administration orders pauses to projects across the state.
The RTD board will vote Tuesday on performance goals for CEO Debra Johnson. Some members are pushing for them to be tougher
Johnson got a new contract late last year, but some board members want her goals to include improving safety and reducing fare evasion.
