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Denver outlines plan for first automated speed cameras

The cameras would be along Alameda and Federal boulevards.

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Denver&#x27;s transportation and infrastructure department (DOTI) says it&#x27;s nearing a final draft for a bill to install the city&#x27;s first automated speed programs targeting two of the city&#x27;s most dangerous corridors.Why it matters: Speed is a major factor in serious auto accidents, and officials believe these cameras can help reduce the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="alarming rise in traffic deaths" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/traffic-deaths-denver-2025-increase" data-vars-content-id="b26b3006-63cd-46f3-a86c-66c1a13d2e7c" data-vars-headline="Denver outlines plan for first automated speed cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/traffic-deaths-denver-2025-increase" target="_self">alarming rise in traffic deaths</a>.

The 5 cities in contention for the DNC in 2028

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia are competing to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.

Politics

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia are competing to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, the party <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://democrats.org/news/dnc-announces-2028-convention-date-and-host-city-frontrunners/" data-vars-content-id="ad9ce1c8-56e3-4058-bc50-6b65f62ce343" data-vars-headline="The 5 cities in contention for the DNC in 2028" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://democrats.org/news/dnc-announces-2028-convention-date-and-host-city-frontrunners/" target="_blank">announced</a> Monday.Why it matters: The city selected will become the center of the political universe for one week and experience a major economic boost.

Metro Denver ranks poorly for safe streets

Denver ranked 41st in a new report report that scored metros on five metrics.

Denver metro areas roadways are a far cry from the country&#x27;s safest, according to a recent report looking at the nation&#x27;s biggest cities.The big picture: The New York, Boston and Portland, Oregon, metros have the country&#x27;s safest roadways, while Denver ranked 41st, per StreetLight Data&#x27;s new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;U.S. Safe Streets Index.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" data-vars-content-id="18d64eeb-fc0a-4697-97f1-b0cebaf7f4d3" data-vars-headline="Metro Denver ranks poorly for safe streets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" target="_blank">&quot;U.S. Safe Streets Index.&quot;</a>

Denver metro gas prices spike as global tensions rise

Analysts warn prices could keep climbing in the coming weeks.

Metro Denver can kiss goodbye its low gas prices.Why it matters: The increases have an immediate effect on motorists&#x27; pocketbooks and mood about the economy.

How Denver's future policymakers learn from live reform

Students are helping Denver measure which housing reforms increase supply.

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Cities across the country are under pressure to build more housing fast, and Denver is no exception.The challenge: Colorado faces a shortage of more than 134,000 affordable and available homes, with low- and middle-income households feeling the strain.<ul><li>Evidence-based policymaking has never been more essential — and Denver is a particularly dynamic setting for this work.</li></ul>

Colorado is aging too fast for its systems

Affordability pressures are building as Colorado grows older.

Colorado is one of the fastest-aging states in the country, while ranking in the bottom quarter nationally for affordability.<ul><li>The state now has more residents over the age of 60 than under 18, and that gap is projected to widen for decades.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s the deal: Demography underpins economics and politics. States that adapt to longer lives and longer careers will retain talent, sustain growth and manage costs. Those who don&#x27;t will fall behind.

What PNC's merger with FirstBank means for Coloradans

FirstBank is joining  PNC to help local  businesses and nonprofits access larger resources.

Colorado&#x27;s most familiar name in banking is about to carry an even bigger footprint.The story: PNC announced an agreement on Sept. 8 to acquire FirstBank, Colorado&#x27;s largest locally-owned bank.<ul><li>Once finalized, Colorado&#x27;s fast-growing economy will become one of PNC&#x27;s largest markets.</li></ul>

How Colorado businesses can strengthen their cash flow

Your cash conversion cycle can reveal how efficiently your business turns effort into cash.

Cash flow is the oxygen of every business — and when it comes to liquidity, timing is everything.<ul><li>Thriving businesses depend on cash flow, but few leaders know exactly how long it takes their operations to turn effort into liquidity.</li></ul>

The effort to prevent utility-sparked wildfires in Colorado

Xcel Energy is strengthening its infrastructure as part of a larger strategy to prevent utility-related ignition.

More severe weather and drier conditions mean wildfire risks have fundamentally changed across the Front Range and mountain communities.Why it&#x27;s important: Wildfire seasons are a year-round threat, even in areas where they weren&#x27;t as common before, requiring utilities like Xcel Energy to rethink how they operate the electric system throughout the year.<ul><li>There&#x27;s no single solution to address wildfire threats – it requires a comprehensive approach that balances safety, reliability and affordability.</li></ul>

A clean energy future is possible in Colorado

Western Resource Advocates is helping Colorado retire coal plants and cut emissions by 2030.

Climate

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) are the watchdogs keeping Colorado&#x27;s climate progress on track as political winds shift and threaten progress.Why it&#x27;s important: Pollution from power plants, gas-powered vehicles, buildings, and homes drives climate change and threatens the health and livelihoods of our communities.<ul><li>Cutting fossil fuel use protects both people and landscapes across the West.</li></ul>

Empower your employees to save for higher education

This tax-deductible 529 plan helps employees plan ahead for education costs.

As wellness programs expand, employers are turning to solutions like 529 education savings plans to help employees manage financial stress.Why it&#x27;s important: Education costs are rising fast — and employees want long-term benefits that help them plan ahead for their children&#x27;s futures.

What it means to design health care for real life

Kaiser Permanente coordinates your care and coverage, so you don't have to.

Health

There&#x27;s a better way to deliver health care in Colorado — and Kaiser Permanente does so with an integrated care and coverage model.The strategy: At Kaiser Permanente, medical professionals work as one through a shared electronic health record (EHR).<ul><li>This coordination helps simplify the health care and coverage experience with coordinated, personalized support.</li><li>It also helps reduce paperwork, repetitive tests and procedures, potential medical errors and time-consuming medical claims.</li></ul>

How your summer habits can help cut ozone pollution in the Front Range

Ozone pollution builds on picture-perfect afternoons — but small shifts can help keep levels down.

Ground-level ozone is the Front Range&#x27;s most pressing air quality issue — and as summer arrives, pollution levels have the potential to spike.What you need to know: In the upper atmosphere, ozone (O₃) forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun&#x27;s ultraviolet radiation.

🐶 A new chapter for a leading Colorado animal welfare organization

Denver's leading animal welfare non-profit has a new name, but its 115-year mission remains steadfast.

Business

Denver&#x27;s leading animal welfare organization is stepping into a new era.What you need to know: Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, is rebranding with a brand-new name, logo and tagline.<ul><li>For the last 115 years, inspired by founder Jean Milne Gower&#x27;s vision, the organization has evolved, adapted, and grown while remaining steadfast in its commitment to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.</li><li>Today, it continues to lead with compassion through sheltering, advocacy, education and care.</li></ul>