Douglas County Topic Indexes
Transportation
1910 – 1919
“Douglas County Fair Program.” Record Journal of Douglas County, September 26, 1919.
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1930 - 1939
“Citizens Search Wrecked Plane on Thursday.” Record Journal of Douglas County, February 27, 1931.
1970 - 1979
“The story of this airplane crash …” Douglas County News, September 6, 1973.
1990 - 1999
“County to hear airstrip request.” Douglas County News-Press, April 9, 1994.
“Those battling DIA noise get encouragement.” Douglas County News-Press, September 27, 1995.
“Airstrip request passed.” Weekly News Chronicle, November 1, 1995.
“Airport agrees to delay noise plan.” Douglas County News-Press, January 13, 1996.
“Centennial residents protest.” Douglas County News-Press, July 2, 1997.
“Centennial Airport officials ground charter proposal.” Douglas County News-Press, December 17, 1997.
2000 - 2009
“Plane crash injures 2.” Douglas County News-Press, September 13, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/09/13/front%20page/847601.txt
“Proposed private airstrip near Franktown has some concerned.“ Douglas County News-Press, October 24, 2001.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2001/10/24/local%20news%20and%20features/2536937.txt
“Plane crash kills three people.” Douglas County News-Press, December 23, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/12/23/front%20page/13600003.txt
“Plane crash kills pilot.” Douglas County News-Press, August 11, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/08/11/front%20page/15011220.txt
“Plane lands on I-25.” Douglas County News-Press, November 24, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/11/22/front%20page/15588458.txt
“Centennial upgrades security to prevent attack.” Douglas County News-Press, September 7, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/09/07/front%20page/17163995.txt
“County green-lights airpark.” Douglas County News-Press, February 8, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/02/08/front%20page/17827589.txt
“Airplane maker plans to restart production.” Douglas County News-Press, April 24, 2008.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2008/04/24/front%20page/19515358.txt
1890 - 1899
“Holcomb and Whitney …” Castle Rock Journal, June 7, 1893.
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“Bicycles, being confined to the highway …” Castle Rock Journal, June 14, 1893.
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“Bicycle Costuming.” Castle Rock Journal, June 5, 1895.
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“The Denver-Palmer Lake cycle path …” Castle Rock Journal, September 3, 1897.
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"At a meeting of the Denver-Palmer Lake Cycle Path Association …” Castle Rock Journal, January 21, 1898.
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“The Cycle Path.” Castle Rock Journal, April 7, 1899.
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1900 - 1909
“The Cycle Path.” Castle Rock Journal, March 23, 1900.
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“State Engineer McGuire, John A. McGuire of the Cycling West …” Castle Rock Journal, March 30, 1900.
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“He is opposed to it.” Castle Rock Journal, June 29, 1900.
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“The suggestion of Mr. C. H. Ellis …” Castle Rock Journal, June 29, 1900.
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“Expect to go ahead.” Castle Rock Journal, July 27, 1900.
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“Those interested in the new bicycle path …” Castle Rock Journal, July 27, 1900.
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1990 - 1999
“Park Meadows, RTD routes mulled.“ Douglas County News-Press, November 10, 1999.
2000 - 2009
“Part of Castle Rock in RTD.” Douglas County News-Press, August 23, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/08/23/front%20page/776367.txt
“Park Meadows hires firm to study RTD option.” Douglas County News-Press, September 13, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/09/13/front%20page/847600.txt
“RTD, Park Meadows say negotiations continue.” Douglas County News-Press, October 18, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/10/18/front%20page/976591.txt
“Light rail’s success could bring extension to Highlands Ranch.” Douglas County News-Press, December 20, 2001.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2001/12/20/front%20page/2815237.txt
“Lone Tree to fund light rail station redesign.” Douglas County News-Press, June 6, 2002.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2002/06/05/local%20news%20and%20features/4337253.txt
“Firm to study light rail possibilities for city.” Douglas County News-Press, August 21, 2002.
“RTD to build three light rail walkways but excludes Dry Creek enhancements.” Douglas County News-Press, February 13, 2003.
“Consultants confirm feasibility of extending light rail to Lone Tree’s RidgeGate development at public open house.” Douglas County News-Press, February 27, 2003.
“Times 2.” Douglas County News-Press, May 21, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/05/21/front%20page/8079218.txt
“RTD approves Lone Tree annexation election.” Douglas County News-Press, June 5, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/06/04/local%20news%20and%20features/8203522.txt
“FasTracks program is on slower path than planned.” Douglas County News-Press, August 28, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/08/28/front%20page/10080787.txt
“RTD hears public’s voice.” Douglas County News-Press, November 20, 2003.
“FasTracks plan still on track to reach Ranch.” Douglas County News-Press, November 20, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/11/21/front%20page/10553825.txt
“RTD riders prepare for Jan. 1 fare hikes.” Douglas County News-Press, December 4, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/12/04/import/10614558.txt
“Bus service begins.” Douglas County News-Press, January 15, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/01/15/local%20news%20and%20features/10798944.txt
“DRCOG hears support for FasTracks.” Douglas County News-Press, January 29, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/01/29/import/10886766.txt
“Town eyes ways to improve public transit.” Castle Rock Daily Star, September 8, 2004.
“HRCA votes to support FasTracks.” Douglas County News-Press, September 30, 2004.
“Ground broken for Lincoln Light Rail.” Castle Rock Daily Star, October 1, 2004.
“FREX starts its bus service.” Castle Rock Daily Star, October 13, 2004.
“First riders favor FREX.” Douglas County News-Press, October 14, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/10/14/front%20page/13125632.txt
“Rail line hauls first passengers.” Douglas County News-Press, September 21, 2005.
“End-of-the-line access concerns.” Douglas County News-Press, November 9, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/09/local%20news%20and%20features/17445816.txt
“Let there be light rail …” Douglas County News-Press, November 16, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/17/front%20page/17480491.txt
“RTD hits the rails running.” Douglas County News-Press, November 23, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/22/local%20news%20and%20features/17502453.txt
“Rails ready for riders.” Douglas County News-Press, November 24, 2006.
“Changes upset RTD commuters.” Douglas County News-Press, December 8, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/12/06/local%20news%20and%20features/17557247.txt
“County moves forward with transportation regulations.” Douglas County News-Press, July 5, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/07/05/local%20news%20and%20features/18554063.txt
“Commuter rail authority executive director derailed.” Douglas County News-Press, July 19, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/07/19/local%20news%20and%20features/18605832.txt
Need more information? Check
- The Douglas County News-Press website (for 1999-present)
- Colorado's Historic Newspapers (1881-1923)
- Colorado's Newspapers (1989-present Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Boulder Daily Camera, etc.)
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