Top Headlines Thursday, January 08, 2009 | 60° Mostly Cloudy Save Energy, Save Money Cold weather is here and the high cost of heating makes conservation a winter priority.  Personal energy choices and modifying habits are important. Everything we can do – at home or work –can result in savings. There are many things that each of us can do to save. Here are a few... Innovative Transportation Plan Focuses on People, Not Cars The City's future vision for moving residents around involves all modes of transportation. The Strategic Transportation Plan relies on the increased use of biking, walking and public transit to get people from one location to another.         News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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Announcements Recycle Your Tree After Holidays               View Video January 5-16: Denver Recycles' annual Treecycle program will be recycling thousands of Christmas trees into mulch again this holiday season. Treecycle helps Denver avoid using landfill space and paying disposal fees. Future of the Sloans Lake Marina and Boat House January 13: Denver Parks and Recreation invites all residents interested in attending an initial public meeting for the implementation of the Sloan's lake park master plan in the marina area. Rail Yard Returns Jan. 17 - Feb:  Join in on the excitement and energy of skiing and snowboarding in Denver at a one-of-its-kind venue, Ruby Hill Rail Yard, an urban snow/rail park. Citizen Emergency Response Training Jan. 24: What would YOU do if a disaster hit close to home or work?  We can’t always depend on professional responders to be immediately available. Learn how you can be prepared. Electronics Recycling Don’t Toss Out That Old TV in the Trash! Now Denver helps you learn where you can recycle so as not to release hazadous materials into our environment. Visit DenverRecycles Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website More Announcements      1