Allen Cowgill
@allencowgill.bsky.social
Denver, CO. Dad, husband, loves bikes and sustainable transportation. AvGeek, Wx nerd. Volunteer for Moms Demand Action. Opinions my own.
RTD A-line trains only running every 30 minutes today & are slowing down at each crossing to blow their horns, and have reduced speeds. Denver Transit Partners staff also appear to be manning each crossing. These signals plagued the early days of this train and appear to be acting up again.
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
RTD A-line trains only running every 30 minutes today & are slowing down at each crossing to blow their horns, and have reduced speeds. Denver Transit Partners staff also appear to be manning each crossing. These signals plagued the early days of this train and appear to be acting up again.
“all of the schools, including the elementary, middle and high school, are on the south side of the highway, making it incredibly challenging for residents to get their kids to school by any means other than a car”
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Residents explore options for removing ramps at I-70 and Lowell Boulevard
At the October meeting of the Berkeley Regis United Neighbors (BRUN) Zoning and Planning Committee Meeting, residents invited a CDOT engineer to explore what it would take to remove the
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November 20, 2025 at 3:49 AM
“all of the schools, including the elementary, middle and high school, are on the south side of the highway, making it incredibly challenging for residents to get their kids to school by any means other than a car”
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Jaime Lewis was an amazing DOTI Advisory Board member. Former Mayor of Salida, Colorado, former RTD Director, and Disability Rights Advocate. We are going to miss his voice on the board.
A scuttled road diet for Alameda Avenue has caused discontent within the advisory board for the city’s transportation department — including one resignation, with more possible.
At least one citizen advisory board member has quit over DOTI walking back its Alameda plans
Several advisory board members say they're increasingly concerned about the transportation department’s commitment to safety.
denverite.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Jaime Lewis was an amazing DOTI Advisory Board member. Former Mayor of Salida, Colorado, former RTD Director, and Disability Rights Advocate. We are going to miss his voice on the board.
“Many said the last-minute change was disrespectful to residents who have been engaged with the city over Alameda Avenue’s safety issues for years.“
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At least one citizen advisory board member has quit over DOTI walking back its Alameda plans
Several advisory board members say they're increasingly concerned about the transportation department’s commitment to safety.
denverite.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Many said the last-minute change was disrespectful to residents who have been engaged with the city over Alameda Avenue’s safety issues for years.“
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🆕 IIHS research | Vehicles with big blind zones spell danger to pedestrians during left turns.
Read more: https://go.iihs.org/news-left-turns
The study showed that a large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of a left-turn pedestrian crash 70% compared with a small blind zone.
Read more: https://go.iihs.org/news-left-turns
The study showed that a large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of a left-turn pedestrian crash 70% compared with a small blind zone.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🆕 IIHS research | Vehicles with big blind zones spell danger to pedestrians during left turns.
Read more: https://go.iihs.org/news-left-turns
The study showed that a large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of a left-turn pedestrian crash 70% compared with a small blind zone.
Read more: https://go.iihs.org/news-left-turns
The study showed that a large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of a left-turn pedestrian crash 70% compared with a small blind zone.
DOTI Advisory Board meeting today at 4pm.
DOTI Advisory Board meeting agenda next week includes a recap of fleet mgmt and a conversation on Alameda with Director Ford.
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
DOTI Advisory Board meeting today at 4pm.
This month I’m incredibly grateful for all the grown-up volunteers that make our Brown Bike Bus possible. So grateful for the community members that bring so much joy to the kiddos.
November 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This month I’m incredibly grateful for all the grown-up volunteers that make our Brown Bike Bus possible. So grateful for the community members that bring so much joy to the kiddos.
DRCOG is proposing enhancements to Sheridan Boulevard intersections at Colfax Avenue, W. 20th Avenue, W. 29th Avenue, and W. 52nd Avenue.
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Intersection improvements target list for Sheridan Boulevard announced
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) announced its proposed target intersections for improvements along Sheridan Boulevard this fall as part of its Sheridan Corridor Safety Study.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
DRCOG is proposing enhancements to Sheridan Boulevard intersections at Colfax Avenue, W. 20th Avenue, W. 29th Avenue, and W. 52nd Avenue.
www.denvernorthstar.com/news/article...
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New permanent bollards for car free Lakeshore Drive in Sloans Lake Park are looking good.
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
New permanent bollards for car free Lakeshore Drive in Sloans Lake Park are looking good.
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
DOTI Advisory Board meeting agenda next week includes a recap of fleet mgmt and a conversation on Alameda with Director Ford.
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
DOTI Advisory Board meeting agenda next week includes a recap of fleet mgmt and a conversation on Alameda with Director Ford.
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
Details on how to join on Zoom and how to give public comment here:
denvergov.org/Government/A...
“It is more holistically just speaking to the fact that money speaks & if you have enough money you can get what you want effectively,” he said. “I associated that more with national politics & less of local regional neighborhood type endeavors or politics or projects.”
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City changes Alameda road diet plans after backlash (including from an Anschutz)
The city still plans to make other safety improvements.
denverite.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
“It is more holistically just speaking to the fact that money speaks & if you have enough money you can get what you want effectively,” he said. “I associated that more with national politics & less of local regional neighborhood type endeavors or politics or projects.”
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Centennial based Key Lime Air dba Denver Air Connection is operating flights for ICE
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Colorado's Key Lime Air Operates Flights of Detainees for ICE
There will be a protest at Centennial Airport today over the deportations.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Centennial based Key Lime Air dba Denver Air Connection is operating flights for ICE
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As much as I’d like to hope this won’t happen here, given how much the budget for ICE is going up next year, it might be time to stock up on plastic whistles.
“How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago”
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
“How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago”
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As much as I’d like to hope this won’t happen here, given how much the budget for ICE is going up next year, it might be time to stock up on plastic whistles.
“How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago”
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
“How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago”
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
Is it considered a journalistic best practice to quote a group run by a person that has the same last name as the owner of the paper without disclosing it?
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Is it considered a journalistic best practice to quote a group run by a person that has the same last name as the owner of the paper without disclosing it?
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My 7 year old daughter refuses to go to bed until after the 830pm election results dropped to make sure her favorite teacher’s union backed school board candidate was winning.
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
My 7 year old daughter refuses to go to bed until after the 830pm election results dropped to make sure her favorite teacher’s union backed school board candidate was winning.
Please be sure to vote today! Here are some recommendations from my spouse on school board elections for Denver…
I’m proud of her work for the Teachers Union.
I’m proud of her work for the Teachers Union.
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Please be sure to vote today! Here are some recommendations from my spouse on school board elections for Denver…
I’m proud of her work for the Teachers Union.
I’m proud of her work for the Teachers Union.
Haven’t voted yet Colorado? Here is a guide for progressive voters:
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Colorado Progressive Voters Guide
Get the facts before you vote!
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November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Haven’t voted yet Colorado? Here is a guide for progressive voters:
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FUNDING ALERT: Tonight is a big vote at City Council.
Please reach out to your City Councilperson to Ask them to Support Safe Routes to Schools Funding and the Broadway Bike Lane
Click here to email them:
denverbicyclelobby.com/emails.html
Please reach out to your City Councilperson to Ask them to Support Safe Routes to Schools Funding and the Broadway Bike Lane
Click here to email them:
denverbicyclelobby.com/emails.html
Denver Bicycle Lobby
Email your elected for funding amendments!
denverbicyclelobby.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
FUNDING ALERT: Tonight is a big vote at City Council.
Please reach out to your City Councilperson to Ask them to Support Safe Routes to Schools Funding and the Broadway Bike Lane
Click here to email them:
denverbicyclelobby.com/emails.html
Please reach out to your City Councilperson to Ask them to Support Safe Routes to Schools Funding and the Broadway Bike Lane
Click here to email them:
denverbicyclelobby.com/emails.html
Shout out to RTD Director Paglieri and everyone else that supported this motion that passed last night so there won’t be advertising covering RTD windows anymore so you’ll be able to see out the trains and buses better going forward!
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Shout out to RTD Director Paglieri and everyone else that supported this motion that passed last night so there won’t be advertising covering RTD windows anymore so you’ll be able to see out the trains and buses better going forward!
The DOTI Advisory Board sent out the following letter tonight supporting the Alameda Road safety project.
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The DOTI Advisory Board sent out the following letter tonight supporting the Alameda Road safety project.
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In Chicago, masked federal agents drive around in unmarked vehicles grabbing mostly brown people off the street. When others object, they’re met with violence and tear gas. Here an agent shoved a woman at full force to the ground
A very disturbing video has emerged from today’s ICE/CBP operations in Avondale.
An officer pushes a woman to the ground, prompting bystanders to react angrily and throw what appears to be a rock at a moving unmarked vehicle.
This seems to be the new normal in Chicago.
An officer pushes a woman to the ground, prompting bystanders to react angrily and throw what appears to be a rock at a moving unmarked vehicle.
This seems to be the new normal in Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In Chicago, masked federal agents drive around in unmarked vehicles grabbing mostly brown people off the street. When others object, they’re met with violence and tear gas. Here an agent shoved a woman at full force to the ground
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It really is true: Cities aren't loud; cars aren't loud. And EVs won't fix the problem.
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It really is true: Cities aren't loud; cars aren't loud. And EVs won't fix the problem.
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
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The recent deaths of two children in the KC metro has folks asking what can we do to make it safe for kids to ride e-bikes and scooters.
@bikewalkkc.bsky.social put together this piece to outline ways that parents, schools, and decision makers can effectively act.
bikewalkkc.org/blog/2025/10...
@bikewalkkc.bsky.social put together this piece to outline ways that parents, schools, and decision makers can effectively act.
bikewalkkc.org/blog/2025/10...
Creating a Safer Environment for E-Bikes and Scooters
Illegal electric motorcycles are being confused with safe and legal electric bicycles. And local cities are not building enough safe places for youth to ride.
bikewalkkc.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The recent deaths of two children in the KC metro has folks asking what can we do to make it safe for kids to ride e-bikes and scooters.
@bikewalkkc.bsky.social put together this piece to outline ways that parents, schools, and decision makers can effectively act.
bikewalkkc.org/blog/2025/10...
@bikewalkkc.bsky.social put together this piece to outline ways that parents, schools, and decision makers can effectively act.
bikewalkkc.org/blog/2025/10...