Ken and I arrived at the LRT station festivities this morning on the VIP Train. Here is a video of our arrival. Lots of happy people. And they should be happy; today’s ceremony recognized a major accomplishment by Kiewit, RTD, DUSPA and all others who are associated with this massive project.

Here’s the band.

In case you missed Mayor Hancock’s remarks at the ceremony, here it is.

And finally, here’s a stroll up the new sidewalk on 16th Street near Chestnut Place.

This afternoon, the light rail station and the mall shuttle station look like business as usual. People, trains and buses are coming and going.

Sometime earlier today, Wewatta Street was shut down and traffic has been rerouted to the new Chestnut Place.

Meanwhile back at the ranch, the party is over and it’s time to get back to work. Excavation continues behind Union Station, work on the bus station has resumed, etc, etc.

Thank you to Hunter Sydnor of Kiewit for inviting me to ride the train this morning.