Denver Police ban food trucks in LoDo [Video]

DENVER — The Denver Police Department’s (DPD) new measures to curb downtown violence are now targeting the city’s food trucks. Starting next week, food trucks will be barred from parking in the prime business area in Lower Downtown on weekend nights.

The decision was outlined in a notice handed to food truck owners late Friday night, titled “Food Truck Exclusion Zone.” It will go into effect on Thursday, Sept. 5.

DPD said it is part of a broader effort to enhance safety following a series of downtown shootings. DPD contends that the presence of food trucks contributes to violence, as people leaving bars in the LoDo district often congregate around them, leading to altercations.

Food truck operators, like Alex Salomon, are frustrated by the …