🌱 New Scooters Here + Colorado Homeless Numbers Up + RTD Troubles

Denver CO

31 January, 2022

7:56 AM

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Good morning, people of Denver! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Daily. Monday's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 21. Here are the top stories today in Denver: RTD faces clouded future. Years of declining ridership and a staffing crisis have routinely left buses and trains without operators, but it was the pandemic that broadsided the Regional Transportation District. (7News)Homelessness in Colorado in comparison to other states. An estimated 9,846 people are experiencing homelessness in Colorado. That's about 17.1 for every 10,000 people, the tenth highest homeless rate in the US. (24/7 Wall Street) Police union blames rising crime on public attitudes. Denver police union VP says that part of the problem is the anti-police rhetoric and the social justice movement – which has been demanding that the city defund police. (FOX31)Hermitage Bookshop for sale, as owner plans to retire. One of Denver's oldest independent bookstores is starting a new chapter. Owner Bob Topp is seeking a buyer for his 50 year-old book shop. (Global Circulate)Vail Resorts experiencing facing backlash from skiers and snowboarders. The problem isn't the lack of snow. Many of the Broomfield-based company's resorts have been struggling to keep lifts running amid staffing problems blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic. Turns out that Vail's labor practices across the country are under fire. (Darik News) Transportation & Mobility: Lime launches fleet of Gen4 E-Scooters in Denver. Denver has the one highest ridership rates in the world for scooters, so Lime is releasing a fleet of 2,200 of their best scooters on the streets of Denver. (Prime Time) From our sponsor: Today's Denver Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Denver: Toddler Time: Wheat Ridge Library. (10:15 a.m.)Denver Lunch Connection: EXcel Leadership Network (1-4 p.m.)Comedy Night Hosted by Anthony Crawford: At Lion's Lair. (10 p.m.) From my notebook: In Memory Of Larry Ambrose – Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (denverinc.org)Parking fees going up. Violators will soon face higher fines in February in Denver, especially if you are blocking a bike lane, sidewalk or crosswalk. Illegally parking in an accessible parking space will also cost you more. (Denver)Denver Jewish Film Festival at the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center Returns Feb. 14. (Prime Time News)Keep your dogs off of frozen lakes. Firefighters across the metro area reminding dog owners to keep pets on a leash after another dog falls through icy lake. (9News)Who's playing at Red Rocks this year? The famed amphitheater's concert schedule is steadily growing. It even includes the addition of concerts postponed since 2020. (9News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (Feb. 4) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. See you Tuesday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans