As Valentine’s Day approaches, Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Denver Public Works’ Denver Recycles announces a way for residents to “show their love” for recycling with the “I Heart My Purple Recycling Cart” photo contest. Denver residents are encouraged to submit creative photos showing their support for, and love of, recycling; however submissions must share a common theme: all photos must include the signature Denver “purple recycling cart.”

Denver – Regional Transportation District (RTD) is holding four public meetings to answer questions and solicit public comments concerning the proposed service changes for May 2012.  Staff members will be on hand to explain the proposed changes and to answer questions.  Feedback from the hearings will be summarized and reported to the RTD Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled monthly February Board meeting, when final approval will be requested.  Service changes are made three times per year to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the RTD system.  To review the proposed service changes visit RTD’s website at