Connecting Neighborhoods with Safe, Sustainable Transit
Mobility is more than getting from point A to point B—it is freedom, opportunity, and the lifeblood of a connected community. Trần believes that how people move through Far Southwest Denver shapes the health, safety, and vitality of neighborhoods, and she is committed to creating a transportation system that works for everyone, whether they walk, bike, ride public transit, or use mobility devices. By prioritizing safe, sustainable, and accessible streets, Trần envisions a community where residents are connected to jobs, schools, parks, local businesses, and cultural hubs, strengthening both social and economic life.
Expanded Public Transit: Trần will advocate for improvements to bus routes, service frequency, and reliability, particularly along key corridors like Federal, Sheridan, and Wadsworth. Enhanced public transit ensures that commuting, shopping, and accessing services are convenient and dependable for all residents, reducing the need for private cars. By making transit a practical and accessible option, these improvements can also ease traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, contributing to Denver’s broader sustainability goals.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Infrastructure: Safe, well-designed sidewalks, protected bike lanes, crosswalks, and traffic-calming measures are essential to creating streets where everyone feels secure moving through the community. Trần will prioritize human-centered street design, ensuring that children can walk safely to school, seniors can travel independently, and neighbors encounter one another in ways that strengthen social bonds. Improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure also supports healthier lifestyles, encouraging walking and biking as everyday activities while reducing reliance on cars.
Neighborhood Connectivity: Beyond individual streets, Trần is committed to creating a cohesive network of pathways and transit options that link homes, schools, parks, microenterprise home businesses, local shops, and community hubs. By connecting these points, streets become more than corridors—they become spaces of social and economic interaction, fostering stronger relationships, vibrant commercial activity, and accessible neighborhood amenities. Every street, sidewalk, and trail is an opportunity to reinforce community cohesion, economic resilience, and neighborhood identity.
Reduced Traffic and Environmental Impact: By promoting public transit, walking, biking, and smart street planning, Trần seeks to reduce traffic congestion, lower transportation-related emissions, and enhance air quality. These initiatives not only benefit public health and the environment but also make neighborhoods safer, quieter, and more inviting. Encouraging alternative mobility options ensures that streets are livable, resilient, and sustainable, aligning with broader climate action goals for Far Southwest Denver.
Equitable and Accessible Streets: Mobility solutions must be inclusive and universally accessible, ensuring that people of all ages, abilities, and income levels can move safely and efficiently. Trần will advocate for streets and transit that serve everyone—from seniors and children to residents using wheelchairs, bikes, or scooters. Accessible transportation supports social equity, enabling all residents to participate fully in community life, reach local services, and engage with neighborhood opportunities.
Trần’s Vision: Far Southwest Denver’s streets and transit networks should prioritize people, connection, and sustainability over cars and congestion. She envisions neighborhoods where residents can move safely, efficiently, and confidently; where public transit, walking, and biking are convenient choices; and where streets serve as social, economic, and environmental arteries that strengthen the entire community. In Trần’s vision, mobility is not only about transportation—it is about empowering residents, fostering neighborhood vitality, and building a greener, healthier, more connected District 2.