Briana Fernandez

Denver

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Busy Colorado highway to get safety improvements

Nov 12, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Briana Fernandez

Share LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado received more than $47 million from the U.S Department of Transportation for safety improvements along Highway 287 in Larimer and Boulder counties. The funding is part of a more than $4.2 billion federal grant program. The federal grant will help the Colorado Department of Transportation construct wildlife crossings and intersection improvements, add passing lanes and centerline rumble strips, widen shoulders, and install median barriers.
Colorado looks to make safety improvements on busy highway

Nov 12, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado received more than $47 million from the U.S Department of Transportation for safety improvements along Highway 287 in Larimer and Boulder counties. The funding is part of a more than $4.2 billion federal grant program. The federal grant will help the Colorado Department of Transportation construct wildlife crossings and intersection improvements, add passing lanes and centerline rumble strips, widen shoulders, and install median barriers.
The city of Lakewood plans to upgrade its bike infrastructure for 2025

Nov 3, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The city of Lakewood is seeking feedback from the community to update its bike infrastructure for 2025. The current plan was adopted back in 2018, and separated bike lanes didn't make a debut in the area until after the plan was written. In the six years since the plan was adopted, the active transportation landscape has changed significantly as bicycling infrastructure expands throughout the region.
Fast blood test device in development at CU Boulder

Oct 27, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

BOULDER, Colo. — CU Boulder has created a new device that could deliver blood test results right away. When you go to a doctor's office for blood tests, it takes a few hours to a couple of days to get results. According to researchers, with this new device patients can get results in about an hour.
Colorado brewery owners help Asheville community after Hurricane Helene

Oct 1, 2024 | msn.com | Briana Fernandez

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Boulder makes improvements to dangerous intersection

Sep 24, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

BOULDER, Colo. — The city of Boulder recently made changes to an intersection that’s been a headache for years and has seen the highest number of crashes. “We’re seeing a high number of people walking, biking, rolling, taking the bus and driving through this intersection daily. Our goal with this project was to increase the safety, comfort, and connectivity at the intersection for all those different types of people who use it,” said Lucy O’Sullivan, transportation planner for the city of Boulder.
Local small business secures deal with Colorado Rockies

Sep 23, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

DENVER — A husband and wife duo in Colorado started a small business called Red Rocks Spirits. “We jumped into this a couple months ago and it’s been a lot about the hustle. We don’t know any other way to do anything," said owners, Ashley and Willis Blankenship. The couple started the vodka company in a small warehouse about 18 months ago. Before Red Rocks Spirits, Ashley was a stay-at-home mom with several side gigs.
New underground tunnels built at Denver International Airport

Sep 22, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

DENVER — Denver International Airport built underground tunnels, but it's not a secret portal and it doesn't connect to the underground city that's filled with lizard people. Instead, the newly finished 2,050-foot long, 11-foot diameter tunnel will come in handy during winter weather. The West Gates Pond Expansion project is a major upgrade to the aircraft deicing fluid collection system.
RTD launches police cadet program for college students

Sep 10, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

DENVER — RTD has launched a new transit police cadet program for full-time college students in the Denver Metro area. The program is available for students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice or something similar. Cadets will gain insight about the day-to-day work of an officer in a transit police environment while earning a college credit. RTD Deputy Chief Steven Martingano created the program for students to learn about the agency and explore the public safety field.
Denver International Airport extends popular program at West Security checkpoint

Sep 1, 2024 | 9news.com | Briana Fernandez

DENVER — During Labor Day travel, between August 29 through September 3, more than 444,500 passengers are forecasted to travel through Denver International Airport security checkpoints. This forecast represents a 5.1% increase compared to the number of passengers who moved through DIA's security checkpoints during the same period in 2023. To help passengers go through security much quicker, DIA is expanding its DEN Reserve program.