🌱 RTD Cutting Deep + Homeless Population Up + Old Rail Bridge Closed

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Wednesday's weather: Clouds and sun. High: 91 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. RTD sets new plan for future service into action. The dramatic overhaul of the Regional Transportation District's bus network will remove little-used lines and increase service in high demand areas. (Denverite)
2. Metro Denver's homeless population continues to grow. According to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative's count in 2021, those experiencing homelessness in Denver increased by 784 from 2020, according to their last point-in-time count data. (9News)
3. Increases in homeowners insurance rates forcing some out of Colorado. Along with increased housing and living expenses, now rising homeowners insurance premiums are forcing people to reconsider whether or not they can afford to stay in Colorado. (Patch)
4. 'Normal' metro Denver temperatures might mean more 90-degree days. Over the last 10 years, the number of days with temperatures rising above 90-degrees have increased significantly. (FOX31)
5. An old rail bridge over Cherry Creek closed due to safety concerns. The Greenway Foundation owns the old rail bridge, but doesn't have the money on hand to make the needed repairs, so the City of Denver forced its closure because it has become a safety hazard. (7News)

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Today in Denver:

• 2022 Global Steppe Symposium: Denver Botanic Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• Cuentacuentos: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Dive Deep into Watercolors: Columbine Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Investing in Female Entrepreneurship: Panel. (6 p.m.)
• Estate Planning: Seminar. (6:30 p.m.)
• Thick Skin: At Comedy Works. (8 p.m.)

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