DDPHE Blog: Animal Protection Teams Up With Community to Save Dog Published on December 06, 2024 He’d been on the run in Denver for months when someone shot him in the face. Volunteers in the community set a trap to finally capture the 3-year-old Aussie shepherd. In turn, he captured the hearts of many. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Public Health & Environment, Safety
Sections of Quebec Street to Close for Safety Improvements Published on December 02, 2024 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will be temporarily closing sections of Quebec Street over the next few months as part of a project to enhance neighborhood safety, comfort and access. Tagged as: , Closure, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
DOTI Improves Safety for Pedestrians Crossing North Federal Boulevard Published on November 14, 2024 Today Mayor Mike Johnston, representatives of DOTI and CDOT joined advocates for safer streets and local business leaders to celebrate the completion of a project that improves safety for pedestrians crossing North Federal Boulevard and makes it easier to access and enjoy local business destinations. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
DOTI Moves Quickly to Slow Drivers Down, Provide Safer Streets for All Published on October 17, 2024 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is working with urgency in multiple locations across the city to make travel safer for all, with a particular focus on vulnerable roadway users, including people who walk, bike and roll. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
DOTI Installs New “Slow Zone” near University of Denver Published on July 24, 2024 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has installed a new “slow zone” along East Evans Avenue in an effort to slow drivers down in an area where University of Denver (DU) students and staff regularly cross to access the north and south sides of campus. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Mayor Johnston Announces Targeted Effort to Reduce Traffic Fatalities Published on June 24, 2024 Today Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, joined by Amy Ford, Executive Director of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and partner organizations, announced a new pilot program to increase safety in Denver by addressing speeding on high-risk streets to reduce traffic fatalities. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Denver Makes Improvements to Non-Emergency Phone Lines Published on June 18, 2024 New updates will make it easier for residents to report issues and improve responsiveness. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Technology Services
Safety and Transit Improvements Coming to West Colfax Avenue Published on June 05, 2024 Tomorrow, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will join Denver City Council President Jamie Torres and representatives of Denver’s Department of Transportation (DOTI), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), West Colfax Business Improvement District (BID) and Denver Streets Partnership to break ground on a project to make West Colfax Avenue safer for all, and particularly safer for pedestrians. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Mayor, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Mayor Johnston Announces $1.7 Million for New Summer Youth Programs Published on May 20, 2024 As part of a significant new investment to prevent youth violence and grow local economies, today Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced $1.7 million in new youth summer programming. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Social Equity and Innovation
Mayor Johnston Creates New Office of Neighborhood Safety Published on May 13, 2024 The Office of Neighborhood Safety marks a significant step forward in Denver's commitment to creating safer and more equitable neighborhoods. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Social Equity and Innovation