Democratic state lawmakers will require a study of how transportation planning regions, through which transportation money is distributed, are drawn
Transportation
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As Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50, Colorado celebrates with talk of a facelift for the crucial I-70 link
The highest point anywhere on I-70, the westbound tunnel and its eastbound twin, have provided safe passage through the mountain for millions of vehicles.
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A change to Colorado’s transportation funding process was tucked in a free-transit bill. Rural leaders are livid.
An amendment to a bill about free transit fares is stoking ire over how it would affect transportation funding for parts of Colorado with low population
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Colorado congressmen cite Ohio train derailment in letter urging Forest Service to delay approval of Uinta Basin Railway
The two Democrats join environmental groups and communities urging increased scrutiny of the proposed Utah railroad that would route billions of gallons of waxy crude along the Colorado River.
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DIA boss Phil Washington, Biden’s pick to lead FAA, faces turbulent confirmation hearing
Republicans grill Phillip Washington over his aviation experience. Washington has been Denver International Airport CEO since 2021 and previously ran RTD.
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Railroad’s plan to haul waxy crude through Colorado’s mountains needs $2 billion in government-approved bonds
Opposition to taxpayers helping foot the bill for Uinta Basin Railway’s “massive carbon bomb” is lining up
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Navigating Denver’s snow-covered sidewalks is dangerous, and often impossible, for people with disabilities
Unplowed and icy walkways impact all pedestrians, but they are even more challenging for people who use wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices to navigate.
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Colorado had a record number of traffic deaths in 2022. 37% of fatal crashes involved impaired driving.
After 745 roadway deaths last year, the most since 1981, CDOT aims to crack down on traffic safety with new program and partnerships
Posted inEnvironment
Here are all the new EV and e-bike tax credits heading Colorado’s way
Denver relaunches popular e-bike vouchers and Polis proposes major new car-buying credits to promote clean electrification.
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Southwest Airlines schedule returns to relative normalcy
There were six canceled Southwest flights to or from Denver International Airport on Friday, down from the hundreds in each of the proceeding days