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Transportation

Posted inTransportation

Colorado Democrats back off transportation funding change that angered rural leaders. Kind of.

by Jesse Paul and Joshua Perry 3:45 AM MDT on Mar 21, 20235:19 PM MDT on Mar 20, 2023

Democratic state lawmakers will require a study of how transportation planning regions, through which transportation money is distributed, are drawn

Eisenhower Tunnel celebration
Posted inTransportation

As Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50, Colorado celebrates with talk of a facelift for the crucial I-70 link

by Joshua Perry 3:40 AM MST on Mar 9, 20236:32 PM MST on Mar 9, 2023

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.

Cars drive along a rural road.
Posted inTransportation

A change to Colorado’s transportation funding process was tucked in a free-transit bill. Rural leaders are livid.

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Mar 8, 202311:14 AM MDT on Mar 20, 2023

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

Posted inTransportation

Colorado congressmen cite Ohio train derailment in letter urging Forest Service to delay approval of Uinta Basin Railway

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Mar 6, 20237:21 AM MST on Mar 6, 2023

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.

Posted inPolitics and Government

DIA boss Phil Washington, Biden’s pick to lead FAA, faces turbulent confirmation hearing

by The Associated Press 1:27 PM MST on Mar 1, 20237:50 AM MST on Mar 2, 2023

Republicans grill Phillip Washington over his aviation experience. Washington has been Denver International Airport CEO since 2021 and previously ran RTD.

Posted inBusiness

Railroad’s plan to haul waxy crude through Colorado’s mountains needs $2 billion in government-approved bonds

by Jason Blevins 3:52 AM MST on Feb 24, 202310:50 AM MST on Feb 24, 2023

Opposition to taxpayers helping foot the bill for Uinta Basin Railway’s “massive carbon bomb” is lining up

Posted inPolitics and Government

Navigating Denver’s snow-covered sidewalks is dangerous, and often impossible, for people with disabilities

by Jenny McCoy 8:21 AM MST on Jan 30, 20231:36 PM MST on Jan 30, 2023

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.

Posted inTransportation

Colorado had a record number of traffic deaths in 2022. 37% of fatal crashes involved impaired driving.

by Joshua Perry 5:09 PM MST on Jan 23, 20236:05 PM MST on Jan 23, 2023

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  

by Michael Booth 3:10 AM MST on Jan 6, 202310:57 AM MST on Jan 6, 2023

Denver relaunches popular e-bike vouchers and Polis proposes major new car-buying credits to promote clean electrification.

Posted inTransportation

Southwest Airlines schedule returns to relative normalcy

by The Associated Press 9:05 AM MST on Dec 30, 20229:05 AM MST on Dec 30, 2022

There were six canceled Southwest flights to or from Denver International Airport on Friday, down from the hundreds in each of the proceeding days

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