Almost one year into construction on East Colfax Avenue, businesses on one of Denver’s busiest streets are beginning to feel how a major transit project’s toll is compounding.
At Shish Kabob Grill, a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant since 2004 and a Denver legacy business, the impacts started immediately when construction of the bus rapid transit service for East Colfax started in October.
Fewer customers came in and revenues dropped by 20% in the first few months, said Obeid Kaifo, the owner’s son…