Really? Drive up Denver from Riverside past 15th to the expressway. Its a road in dire need of repair or replacement. So is 18th around Boston. Main is nice though. Then for some fun, try thinking past your own interests (running) and consider that the Gathering Place will likely put additional stress on this area as people drive, bike, and shuttle between Riverparks, downtown entertainment, hospitals, arena, churches, etc. Then consider that if you repair/replace it would be a good time to widen, add sidewalks etc. Doesn't seem like make work for contractors. Seems like good planning.
Don't forget; he hasn't provided any proof he really even lives here.
I know I do. There are several segments of road in this town that need attention. 21st Street between Memorial and Sheridan come to mind. It's like driving on the dark side of the moon out there.