Education and general assignment reporter
Monte Whaley
Monte Whaley is a former Denver Post reporter.
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Proposed I-70 widening draws federal grant to train locals to work on project
A $400,000 job-training grant for residents living next to the proposed $1.2 billion widening of Interstate 70 in northeast Denver is a rare gift from the federal government, say opponents...

Federal Boulevard reduced to one lane for five months near 70th Avenue
Federal Boulevard was reduced to one lane Friday in each direction between 67th and 70th avenues and will remain that way for five months.

Tolls begin next month on North I-25 between U.S. 36 and 120th Avenue
Officials are convinced the toll lane on I-25 will reduce travel times on a heavily crowded highway.

Union Station-DIA train criticized by RTD board
Operational problems plaguing the new University of Colorado A Line is giving the Regional Transportation District a black eye, say some RTD board members.

Civic Center Station remodeling starts July 3, will be closed for one year
Starting July 3, Civic Center Station in downtown Denver will be closed for one year to allow crews to finish the $26 million renovation of one of the busiest and...

Drivers will be detoured to U.S. 36 and Colorado Highway 66 during the work
A stretch of U.S. 34 between Estes Park and Loveland will close for nine months starting this fall.

With every heavy rain, “Alameda Falls” flooding returns to crumbling railroad bridge in south Denver
Rapid construction and heavy downpours are overwhelming old flood plains and aging drainage systems in Denver, resulting in dangerous flash flooding that frightens officials and residents.

E-470 hits 25-year mark with more travelers and revenue
But even as E-470 enjoyed its best year in 2015 and Wednesday celebrates its silver anniversary, long-time critics say the highway locks out too many local motorists who can't afford...

Two former CDOT workers targeted in Colorado investigation for misusing funds
A former Colorado Department of Transportation supervisor and his subordinate are under investigation by officials for allegedly using a state credit card to refurbish and sell personal vehicles.

Northern Colorado schools get more money for more seat belts
A tragic death of a 19-year-old on I-25 in 2013 is fueling more awarness about seat belt use