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Home My WebLink About20073252.tiff STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A Division of Transportation Development • S OT 4201 East Arkansas Avenue Denver,Colorado 80222 (303)757-9525DEPARTMEM—°` "°"""°" September 20, 2007 Citizens of Colorado: The draft 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan, Moving Colorado: Vision for the Future, prepared in accordance with state and federal law represents a comprehensive effort to develop a transportation vision for all of Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation has worked with Colorado residents, the business community and elected officials to define a comprehensive vision. The Metropolitan Planning Organizations are in the process of completing draft 2035 regional plans that will ultimately be included in the Statewide Plan. Where necessary, data from the 2030 Plan has been used to show a more complete statewide picture of the need, revenues and costs in the draft 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan. The difficulty is that anticipated revenues represent only one-third of the funds needed to achieve the multimodal transportation vision as defined by you. Transportation revenues are not keeping pace with the projected growth, aging infrastructure and rising construction costs. Colorado's last gas tax increase was in 1991. Today our fuel tax is worth only one-third of its original 1991 value. Without additional resources, tough choices will need to be made to stretch available dollars and make the wisest investments. These difficult tradeoffs may re-focus funding to preserve and manage the most critical elements of the transportation system and assure the safety of the traveling public while possibly lowering performance standards on other components of the system. Today, the Colorado Transportation Commission is releasing the draft 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan for your review and comment by December 31, 2007. Joint public involvement meetings on the 2035 Regional and Statewide Plans will be conducted at each of the 15 Transportation Planning Regions around the state. This is your transportation plan and we are looking for your comments and guidance. For more information on the draft 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan, please visit the website: www.dot.state.co.us/StatewidePlanning/PlansStudies/2035Plan.asp. Sincerely, Douglas E Aden, Chairman Russell George, Executive Direc r Colorado Transpo ation Commission Colorado Department of Transportation ()/film mu 4/7e- r/S ,L id ' t �, /kJ i , 2007-3252 DRAFT `u'rt' vt F CDOT/� ..,4.,..41.';,-:n F R ,k+�. I. MOVING COLORADO 1 VISION FOR THE FUTURE 1 2 1 a �a,. Tra- I I a t l" 3 4 i t 111 r O, ;4"� �� r , r •,$ V . 4 r x ,j`y: . Po SOT 6 1 \\ MOVING COLORADO t H",`T''r' `'" I ITable of Contents IVision for the Future 1 A Message from the Transportation Commission and 2 I the Colorado Department of Transportation 2 Colorado's Statewide Transportation Plan Overview 3 Colorado Transportation Finance&Implementation Panel 4 CDOT Midterm Implementation Strategy 5 I Regional Midterm Implementation Strategies 6 Recent Accomplishments 7 Key Issues&Emerging Trends 10 I Statewide Survey 11 Population Growth 12 Growth Impacts to Transportation 13 I State Highway and Bridge Condition 15 Energy Development 17 Freight 19 I Tourism 21 The Environment 22 Transit and Shared Rides 23 Air Travel 25 Corridor Visions 26 Statewide System 27 I Financial Outlook 28 The Financial Challenge 28 Investment Categories 29 System Performance Related to Investment 30 I The Funding Gap 32 Transportation Connection to the State's Economy 33 Moving Colorado 35 I Instructions for the Statewide Plan on CD 36 I Para una copia en espanol del Plan 2035, (lame al 303-757-9266 I On the web: http://www.dot.state.co.us/StateWidePlanninq/PlansStudies/2035PIan.aso I IPrinted on recycled paper MOVING COLORADO `` ' VISION FOR THE FUTURE ' In planning for Colorado's transportation future, The Vision residents say one of their top priorities is to live and • Travel on safe roads work in a state where transportation supports a high • Depend on an efficient transportation system quality of life. Coloradans envision a transportation • Purchase goods and services that are delivered system that is efficient, well-maintained, provides for efficiently and cost-effectively ' travel choices and allows commerce to thrive. They • Find transportation options if they do not drive expect safe, reliable and efficient travel on a system • Visit Colorado's natural landmarks and tourist that meets anticipated population growth, supports destinations without sitting in traffic an expanded economy and respects the natural • Rely on a transportation system that environment. complements the fabric of local communities, encourages economic growth and protects the ' environment Top 10 Strategies • Construct auxiliary lanes(passing, turn, During the planning process for the 2035 Statewide ' accel/decel) Transportation Plan, a Vision for the Future was • Add/improve shoulders developed along with strategies to achieve the vision, • Construct intersection/interchange improvements including methods to reduce congestion, improve • Add surface treatments/overlays safety and maintain the transportation system. • Provide and expand transit bus and rail services • Improve geometrics • Provide bicycle/pedestrian facilities • Add general purpose lanes • Improve traffic hotspots ' • Consolidate and limit access and develop access management plans The draft 2035 Statewide Plan integrates the 10 non- metropolitan planning regions. The five Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) are in the process of developing their draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plans. Draft 2035 MPO Plans are in various stages of development and are scheduled for release in the fall, 2007 timeframe. The Grand Valley MPO has released a draft 2035 Plan. Data from the 2030 Statewide Plan has been used where necessary to show a more complete picture of transportation need, revenues, and costs. The final 2035 Statewide Plan will integrate all 15 Regional Transportation Plans. On the web:www.dot.state.co.us/StatewidePlanninq/PlansStudies/2035PIan.asp s DRAFT MOVING COLORADO Ll- �''r' " J A Message from the Transportation Commission and the Colorado Department of Transportation A Need to Make Tough Choices The transportation system of Colorado is at a critical point in its evolution. The state has experienced significant growth in recent years, and with it has come increased demand on the transportation system. Emerging trends focus on increasing energy development as well as population and employment growth and the corresponding impacts to the transportation system. At the same time, revenues for funding maintenance of and improvements to the transportation system are not keeping pace with this growth or with the rising costs of maintenance and construction. To plan for the future, CDOT has worked with residents, business persons and elected officials across the state to develop this 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan Update, "Moving Colorado: Vision for the Future" to create a transportation vision for all of Colorado. The comprehensive vision is founded on an effort to update about 350 multi-modal transportation corridors throughout the state. Implementation of the vision for the future will support the economic well-being and quality of life in the state for many years, but it will require a significant investment to make it happen. Until solutions to this financial challenge are found, Colorado's transportation system will deteriorate further and faster. Today's approximately 60 percent good/fair rating for roadway surfaces on the state highway system will fall to 25 percent by 2035, and local roads will also deteriorate. Bridges will deteriorate from approximately 94 percent good/fair today to approximately 60 percent in 2035, increasing the risk of weight postings on many deteriorating bridges. The average driver on the state's congested routes will experience an increase in daily delay from 22 minutes today to nearly 70 minutes in 2035. Efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and crashes will be challenged, and less than one half of the estimated demand for transit in the state will be served. These worsening conditions will affect the economic welfare of residents, businesses and the state as a whole, and they will also reduce the quality of life which we all enjoy in Colorado. Residents will incur higher vehicle operating and maintenance costs from driving on pothole roads in poor condition, businesses will experience higher transportation-related costs if forced to take longer routes due to bridge weight limits, less personal time will be available because of increased commuting time, and it will be more difficult to access our state's recreational areas. CDOT and the Transportation Commission must work with their planning partners to make tough choices by implementing the midterm strategies outlined in this plan to ensure that every available dollar is being stretched to its greatest potential over the next decade. These strategies will likely reduce funding for certain programs, and focus spending on only the most critical programs and elements of the transportation system. Governor Bill Ritter's Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel is evaluating funding options to increase transportation revenues. This group of community and business leaders is currently soliciting public input on creative funding options. Finally, the public must decide if they wish to support additional funding or if there are other needs with a higher priority than the transportation system. These are indeed tough choices. There are opportunities and there are challenges in this Transportation Vision Plan. With everybody's help, we can make the right choices and move toward our collective vision. Douglas E. Aden, Chairman Russell George, Executive Director Colorado Transportation Commission Colorado Department of Transportation 2 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO Colorado's Statewide Transportation Plan Overview ' The 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan, "Moving Colorado: Vision for the Future," updates the 2030 Statewide Transportation Plan completed in 2005. CDOT was motivated by several factors to update the Plan: ' • Key issues and emerging trends across the state indicate a need to focus on the most critical transportation needs necessary to maintain the existing system throughout the state over the next decade • The age deterioration of the transportation system and loss of buying power due to increasing costs has caused CDOT to re-examine future improvements and shift more resources to ' maintenance of the existing system • The passage of the federal transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU, in 2005 introduced several new planning elements to address The 2035 Statewide Plan updates the corridor visions based on needs emerging from key trends such as energy development, population and employment growth. It includes a midterm implementation strategy outlining tough choices for maintaining the existing system and working with local governments to coordinate land use and transportation planning over the next decade. Unless revenues increase and development strategies change, Colorado's transportation system will deteriorate to an unacceptable ' level. The purpose of the 2035 Plan is to define a vision of the transportation system to which the citizens of this state aspire, and to reflect what can be accomplished in the current climate of rising costs, aging infrastructure, increasing demands and limited resources. Colorado Transportation Commission 2O35 Plan Policies The 2035 Plan provides a valuable CDOT Mission policy framework and vision for Colorado, while offering policy Provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado guidance to transportation providers, that most effectively moves people, goods and information. ' including the Colorado Department of Transportation, in developing and managing Colorado's transportation CDOT Vision system. It provides the policy structure to guide transportation investments Enhance the quality of life and the environment of the citizens of Colorado by creating an integrated transportation system that based on Colorado's transportation ' mission and vision. focuses on moving people and goods by offering convenient linkages among modal choices. The Colorado Transportation Commission policies emphasize: • Preserving, maintaining and enhancing the existing transportation system ' • Expansion of transportation facilities with local or private funds • Recognizing the role of all modes of transportation in addressing mobility needs and working with planning partners to leverage limited financial resources 3 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO �t ` 'J Colorado Transportation Finance & Implementation Panel Governor Bill Ritter issued an Executive Order creating the Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel to explore funding options to meet the needs of a deteriorating transportation system. The Governor recognizes a sound infrastructure, including a multi-modal transportation network, is essential to serving Colorado's growing population and sustaining a vibrant economy. Whether used for commerce, recreation, agriculture or for getting children to and from school, a strong and integrated transportation system is vital. Panel Mission Statement To bring together a broad range of stakeholders to identify long-term sustainable transportation programs and funding options for a 21st Century multimodal transportation system to support a vibrant economy and quality of life. Purpose of Panel Blue Ribbon Panel • Examine the prioritized list of projects and Meeting Dates&Locations recommend a process to implement infrastructure April 19 CDOT Headquarters needs that enhance the economic vitality of the May 10 Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce state, sustain our environment and maintain our May 31 Denver Regional Council of Governments quality of life June 29 Meeker,Fairfield Center July 12 Pueblo Convention Center • Evaluate current spending practices and identify July 31 Akron,Washington County Events Center cost-effective investment strategies that support a Aug 24 Breckenridge Great Divide Lodge statewide transportation vision Sept 10 Durango Community Recreation Center Sept 25 Windsor Community Recreation Center • Explore a variety of revenue streams that could Oct4 Colorado Springs support transportation and propose a strategy for Oct.25 Metro area/Front Range increased investment and specific funding options Nov. 15 Metro area/Front Range The Panel kicked off its work on April 5, 2007 when nearly 600 people gathered for the "Bridges to the 21st Century" statewide transportation summit. The panel will continue meeting throughout the year before reporting back to Governor Ritter at the end of 2007. On the web:http://www.colorado.gov/governor/blue-ribbon-transportation-panel.html 4 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO (l�'"`t'n j I CDOT Midterm Implementation Strategy The CDOT Midterm Implementation Strategy is a new key component of the 2035 Plan. The strategy recognizes that we cannot continue to achieve the level of service we have provided in the past. The strategy identifies steps to stretch available dollars and make the wisest investments given the anticipated transportation funding in Colorado. This approach is necessary in the absence of enough funding to do the required maintenance, reconstruction or the desired enhancement, mobility and capacity improvements. CDOT will always have a safety focus and other programs may be reduced to assure the traveling public safety on the state highway system. The purpose of the Midterm Implementation Strategy is to identify what can be done to address difficult tradeoffs that are necessary to manage the transportation system over the next ten years, knowing there are limited funds and increasing costs. ' d,a .4. Transportation Commission policy continues to support the completion of the 28 strategic projects and the need to pay for the debt service that made the acceleration of these projects possible. In addition, the Colorado Department of Transportation is developing efforts to optimize the current ' system through access management plans in developing corridors, conducting corridor optimization studies, and providing a technical assistance program to aid local ' Wolf Creek Tunnel governments as they consider transportation implications of their land use decisions. Leadership opportunities may also include working with state and federal permitting agencies to minimize and mitigate impacts of their decisions to the transportation system. A pilot maintenance incentive program will provide the opportunity to transfer certain state highways that no longer serve the purpose of the state highway system to interested local governments on a voluntary basis. ' Midterm Implementation Strategy-Overview • CDOT needs to make tough decisions to stretch dollars by refocusing investments for only the most critical purposes, significant corridors, lowering performance standards, or combination of the three. • Measures may include refocusing funding between and within programs such as ' maintenance, bridge and surface treatment. • Improved tools will be developed to aid the Transportation Commission in analyzing and making the best trade-offs when establishing funding priorities. These could include ' establishing priority roadways considering possible criteria such as roadway usage, truck traffic,system connectivity,or lifeline routes to communities. 5 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO Regional Midterm Implementation Strategies At the regional level, each of the state's 15 transportation planning regions selected a set of corridors for priority implementation, including a set of key strategies from the respective corridor visions to address critical needs in the immediate future. All transportation planning regions have expressed a strong desire to strengthen the transportation funding stream. The 2035 Midterm Implementation map identifies highway corridor and transit priorities of the 10 rural transportation planning regions and the Grand Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization over the next decade. (This map will be updated when remaining MPO plans are complete.) Transit priorities are typically associated with a community service area, rather than a highway corridor. The map also shows a series of "regional hotspots" that identify general characteristics of the regional system that need to be addressed, for instance, intersection or safety improvements in many locations. Regional Implementation Strategy Corridors j /I'm- . �... � ` F Ste g • A c''t. �� , - eamboa¢5pnngs fi Gree { Xtn 1 ,a -, F �q w fE ..@ I. m ' Nit, ri Denver- AIK� 'a, { t4 � ? kt if f, '�?� ../'- .'_ate" �n . `q` '{s f Le p ? a ' t "..5 sS 1 G a J'GLx'- °t .� - '�' ®b�'_ lc,c,n.,ol _ —:� • Golorad•Springs rL at -w zy •4+l . jployIA,-...,,j: '--,;_' '‘.•2‘.-- _2-tial*C'T:0-4a. - --r-," '11;:::""-Ao, FA- , ,. a'r� y ^� y: . '." a.. :39— ��. t'd` ?0 ", . rineaa l� ..m.. MIDTERM IMPLEMENTATION CORRIDORS STATE HIGHWAYS ® REGIONAL HOTSPOT .'©. TRANSIT 6 DRAFT C MOVING COLORADO I�, '"';�";r":)j RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS I The state continues to invest in key improvements throughout Colorado. Many planning partners have been involved in these accomplishments, helping improve mobility, safety and financing options. A few of the many recent accomplishments are highlighted below. IStrategic Project Program This program advances improvements to 28 transportation corridors of state and regional significance as I approved by the voters in 1998. The Legislature has continued to fund this program with a transfer of General Funds through Senate Bill 97-1. Over 60 percent of the strategic projects are complete. Recent progress on the Strategic Projects Program includes: I • T-REX - Metro Denver's Transportation Expansion Project, a $1.67 billion combined freeway reconstruction and light-rail extension, includes 17 miles of Denver's outmoded 1-25 and 1-225 freeway y Isystem. • COSMIX Project - Short for the Colorado Springs _ - I Metro Interstate Expansion, the project is widening 1-25 r`.,,..-.u,...4.! 4r![�r" 'a— to three lanes in each direction along 12 miles through the city core. It will also improve the configuration of cosMix-1-25 in Colorado Springs I several key interchanges and bridges. • Strategic Transit Program - A legislative mandate calls for ten percent of Senate Bill 97-1 (General Funds) to be used for strategic transit-related capital improvements. The Transportation Commission has approved $65 million in funding for 18 transit projects. • US 287 Ports to Plains Corridor — Completed segments of the Ports to Plains Corridor, an ' important truck route from Texas to Denver, carries up to 70 percent large trucks. Improvements include concrete paving, wider lanes and shoulders, and intersection and safety upgrades. Approximately 80 percent of the anticipated $150 million project is now complete. I • US 40 Berthoud Pass Corridor - Reconstruction of this previously narrow, high altitude highway provided a I safer, modern mountain corridor and also improved j water quality, reduced erosion, and took steps to protect local wildlife. The project received five national - ,_. il and international awards. j ` x r-— • US 160 Wolf Creek Pass -The project included cone- > half mile stretch of US 160 east of the new tunnel _I-is HOT Lanes I located east of the Big Meadows Reservoir access road. Crews blasted and removed rock, widening the lanes and shoulders and upgrading guardrails to meet current federal safety standards. I • I-25/US 50/SH 47 Interchange- The 1-25 and Eagleridge Interchange located on the north end of the City of Pueblo improved safety and mobility in the rapidly growing area. I I 7 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO ( ` • I-25, SH 7 to SH 66 —Interstate 25 was widened from two to four lanes in each direction from SH 7 to SH 52 and construction is underway extending the 1-25 widening to SH 119. Other Projects • FasTracks — The Denver area Regional Transportation District's 12- year comprehensive plan is to build and operate rail lines and expand ,,,,,/rggKf and improve bus service and park-n-Rides throughout the region. • I-25 Express Lanes — New High Occupancy Toll lanes allow single-occupant vehicles to use the new express lanes for a toll automatically billed through transponder technology. Actual usage far exceeds forecasts. • US 50 near Cimarron — Recent widening near Cimarron on Black Mesa straightened curves, widened shoulders, and added guardrails and other safety improvements on this critical east-west link in western Colorado. • US 287 North of Longmont — With the completion of the Berthoud Bypass, this 20 year vision to widen US 287 to four lanes from Broomfield to Ft. Collins was • ryas finally realized. • Safe Routes to School - With the passage of SAFETEA-LU, Colorado implemented its Safe Routes ,a US 5o-Cimarron to School program to encourage children K-8 to bike and walk to school. Colorado leads the nation by being the first state to put this federally-funded program in place. It continues to lead by helping local jurisdictions develop both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the state such as the Walking and Wheeling Wednesday program in Boulder that now has almost 50 percent of the students walking or biking to school everyday. • State Highway 9 Frisco to Breckenridge — This on- going project includes widening SH 9 to four lanes. Design elements include intersection reconstruction, divided medians, recreational path relocations, water quality ponds and wetland mitigation, a bridge over the Blue River, curb and gutter in some areas, right-of- way acquisitions, the Park Avenue Roundabout at the " entrance to Breckenridge, and traffic signal upgrades. .,.... - r SH 9 Roundabout-Breckenridge 8 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO i`'''';"'`'' 1' I I • US 50 in Canon City— Construction is under way of a new roundabout on US 50 in Canon City to provide vehicle and pedestrian safety improvements as a key component to a more accessible Idowntown and Main Street. • Maroon Creek Bridge - Originally constructed as a railroad trestle bridge in 1888, the Maroon Creek 1 %Bridge on SH 82 was converted for highway use in a '• '""'" --^' ,1929. The nearly completed new bridge will be a safe, I cost-effective, environmentally-friendly and a` s=:r• 3..r a aesthetically-pleasing structure. • 1-25 Reconstruction in Trinidad — CDOT has begun t i' replacement of the aging viaduct through Trinidad to Maroon creek Brt r9 e' Aspen provide safe, acceptable access to and from the City — and Colorado. Along with the new infrastructure being designed and constructed to the latest geometric and safety standards, the I new facility incorporates aesthetic features that tie into the City's historical architecture and natural surroundings. • Scenic Byways - The Secretary of Transportation designated two of Colorado's 25 Scenic & I Historic Byways as National Scenic Byways: Trails of the Ancients and Colorado River Headwaters. Colorado is now tied with Oregon with 10 national designations, the most in the I country. • Riverside Parkway — The Riverside Parkway in Grand Junction is a 100 percent locally funded projectI with a shared community vision to improve pedestrian and bicycle access and provide an attractive entryway " - into the City, eliminate dangerous railroad crossings, ' and provide future flood protection to the Riverside neighborhood. ' Riverside Paley-Grand Junction 1 I I I 9 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO KEY ISSUES & EMERGING TRENDS Many key issues and emerging trends identified in the 2030 Plan have become even more pressing in recent years. Energy development as well as population and employment growth continue to impact the transportation system. At the same time, revenues for funding transportation maintenance and improvements are not keeping pace with this growth or with the rising costs of maintenance and construction. CDOT sought input on regional and statewide trends impacting transportation from business, governmental, and transportation leaders, stakeholders and the general public. Who We Heard From Each of Colorado's 15 Transportation Planning Regions examined options, set priorities and built consensus as they developed a long-range transportation plan for their region. A 2006 customer survey was conducted in which over 3,000 residents were asked how they felt about their transportation system. Regional Transportation Forums in each region were held to gather information and exchange ideas. The State Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) - representing each planning region and the Indian Tribal Governments — provides both a sounding board for transportation issues and advice to the Colorado N7 Department of Transportation during monthly meetings. usniw For the first time, an Environmental Forum brought together environmental resource and regulatory agencies with 74v,, epic county commissioners and regional planners to identify significant '4„ , -011,4 - environmental issues in each planning �� u, t region early in the planning process. rk CDOT continues to operate in ati' manner consistent with the ,'z � government-to-government relationship between the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes and the State of Colorado. Both Tribes provided input on the 2035 Plan through the Transportation Planning Region process and STAC meetings. A meeting was held with the Indian tribes to discuss coordination of environmental issues. In addition, the tribes, CDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and representatives of the three neighboring states meet one-to-two times per year to discuss pertinent issues and projects. Other political action groups such as Club 20, Action 22, Progressive 15, the Colorado Municipal League, and Colorado Counties, Inc., held meetings on transportation issues with their constituencies. Extensive contact was made with transit providers through the Human Services Outreach Program to identify local and regional transit needs. A series of focus groups helped identify the transportation needs of potentially low-income, minority and disadvantaged groups. The Transportation Commission hosted a series of workshops in which transportation agencies and the public were invited to contribute to the development of transportation policy, implementation strategies and the 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan. 10 DRAFT c m MOVING COLORADO (iL"to' II,I, IWhat We Learned Citizens, government leaders, transportation providers and planners around Colorado discussed how important transportation is to everyone's quality of life. Keeping up with demand eases drive time to work and supports a thriving economy of state and national commerce while providing visitors with positive experiences in all seasons. Deterioration in service and conditions affects quality of life in terms of lost time and productivity. Many Coloradans are concerned with the rapid population growth the state has experienced, including urban-like growth in previously rural areas. The boom in second home purchases around many resort areas brings its own special set of needs, including seasonal demand, an absence of Iemployment-generated tax base to support infrastructure development and skyrocketing real estate prices. Housing costs continue to force more workers further from their place of employment, resulting in longer commutes at greater costs to workers and to the infrastructure. Growth in energy development Iprovides economic opportunities and transportation challenges as unprecedented truck volumes contribute to safety, congestion and maintenance costs. I Rural Colorado sees a critical need for roadway and bridge maintenance as well as shoulder improvements to improve safety. Shoulders offer all drivers including — truckers a valuable recovery area that can help prevent crashes. A healthy -' " tourism economy generates demand for commuter and recreational bike travel, reinforcing the need for shoulders. Northwest Colorado is faced with increasing truck volumes from the booming energy industry. Southeast Colorado also sees increasing trucks connecting Gulf Coast ports to I Colorado's urban centers. During construction on State Highway 287, over 160 trucks were counted within a half hour period. Mountain resort towns see the need for increased transit service for relatively low income workers as escalating home prices result in workforce housing dozens of miles away from Iemployment centers. Movement of corn for ethanol production and shipment of ethanol is putting increased demand on transportation infrastructure in eastern Colorado. Many areas are turning to enhanced public transportation to balance transportation needs. All are concerned about the relative Idecline of resources—at all levels—to fund our transportation needs. Statewide Survey The Colorado Department of Transportation Statewide Survey-Top Concerns conducted a public opinion survey in 2006 to 2 I learn what Coloradans want from the o eon transportation system. Differing perspectives o so-� represent each area of the state. The more ; a0� ir _ congested Denver Metro Area and the rest of o 30,.... the Front Range regions want to see 20r r U , improvements in congestion over road s io ,I I maintenance and safety. Almost all Metro w • WESTERN EASTERN REST OF THE METRO STATEWIDE Denver and Front Range residents felt that n SLOPE PLAINS FROM RANGE DENVER using public transportation and carpooling •TRANSPORTATION SAFETY(SAFETY) ■CONGESTION RELIEF(MOBILITY) ' were solutions to the congestion problem, but ■MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR(SYSTEM QUALITY) most typically still drive alone. Those on the Western Slope were more closely balanced between congestion relief and maintenance and repair as priorities. Residents of the Eastern Plains put a higher I priority on maintaining existing roadways and bridges. On the web:http://www.dot.state.co.us/StateWidePlanninq/PlansStudies/Docs/CDOT 2006 Final Report 2006-03-13.pdf n DRAFT MOVING COLORADO t' '" ""' Population Growth Colorado's population continues to expand much more rapidly than most parts of the country, changing the face of Colorado. The State's scenic beauty and appealing climate combine with the highly educated and skilled workforce to attract Colorado Population & Employment commerce and high value jobs. Colorado's aging population is projected to increase from 7.8 7.0 approximately one-half million 6 0 currently to an estimated 1.3 million in 2035. The state's total population o 40 5.0 "6 is projected to grow from about 5 g 3.0 r- million today to 7.8 million by 2035. 2 0 I 3° TOTAL JOBS The total number of jobs is projected 1 0 ■POPULATION to grow from 3 million today to 4.6 0.0 --- - -/ - million in 2035. 2008 2035 Regional Growth Not only are our urban centers growing, but growth has extended into previously rural areas, especially the mountains. These trends are projected to continue. While the majority of growth in total population is expected to be in the Front Range corridor, all areas of the state will see significant population increases. For instance, the Western Slope is projected to grow 84 percent causing these areas to experience congestion traditionally found in more Regional Growth Chart 2008-2035 urban areas. Lower income residents (Percent Increase) of these communities often live long 8000°°° ssi distances from the tourism based 7.000,000 u2006 employment centers due to the high 6000000 , '1,02036 cost of housing. The tourism, o 5,000,000 retirement and energy industries are 43% all major components of growth on the o 4,000,000-,, western slope and in mountain • 3,000.000-' 69% communities that drive the need for 2,000,000 improvements in the roadway, transit bai and bicycle networks. Current 1,000.000% 49% spending cannot keep up with such ° WESTERN EASTERN REST OF THE METRO COLORADO rapid regional growth. _-_. SLOPE PLAINS FRONT RANGE DENVER 12 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO t .�t at,.o,2L IGrowth Impacts to Transportation Due to dwindling transportation revenues and increasing costs, improvements to the transportation I system are not keeping up with demand. From 2000 to 2035, state highway vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are projected to double while adding less than one percent new lanes miles. At the same time, population is projected to increase 80 percent. At VMT Growing Faster Than Population and Lane Miles Ithese rates, VMT is growing faster 100% than population or lane miles. With • I recent increases in roadway w eor - • # ♦ construction costs, our buying power I$ • rC • • •has diminished — especially when a 60% . • ; •Li, ' compared to rapidly increasing c W aor -- f-� demand. Overall, additions to the n t, 0 roadway infrastructure are not 0 20% • Ikeeping pace with travel demands as < j the average delay in congested of mrn corridors of 22 minutes per commuter o N N I in 2005 is expected to reach 70 i •• LANE MILES-STATE SYSTEM SW POPULATION - VMT-STATE SYSTEM minutes by 2035. I Congestion With 7.8 million people expected to call Colorado home by 2035, the demands on the transportation system will overwhelm roadway capacity as the number of annual vehicle miles traveled on state I highways double by 2035. Today there are about 520 miles of congested state highways on which traffic volume exceeds 85 percent of the roadway capacity. Congested roadway miles are projected to more than triple by 2035. I Congested highway corridors that offer travelers more than one travel choice provide a more realistic way to reduce I _ traveler delay. Robust multi-modal corridors provide travelers _. choices based on specific needs. Managed travel lanes - provide fast, reliable, predictable and flexible transportation. I Regional buses in dedicated lanes and light rail offer reliable, predictable and energy efficient transportation. General purpose lanes provide convenient and flexible transportation. Offering modal choices allows travelers the I opportunity to select the best mode of transportation for each travel trip whether it is a work commute, run to the grocery store or need to get to medical services. A comprehensive multi-modal transportation program is consistent with Transportation Commission 2035 planning policies. IOptions to reduce traveler delay may include bus, passenger and light rail, general purpose lanes, high occupancy vehicle lanes and managed toll lanes. Carpool, vanpool and telecommuting and variable ' message sign information also help reduce traveler delay. I 1 13 DRAFT (1'.:.f MOVING COLORADO 1 t.iICJ Current and Projected Volume to Capacity Ratio on State Highways 7.L „A, '" 5 ,t •;eng a° n SteamboatngS ,. ,+y •` Gree 12 arm -.� . . L Airkiesic I 4 L',..• u ,"�. � .'"a � �₹ � ao . '�wx"� �C .�y._e s. � •Q7orao�Sprngs 4{/ 'tii.' sus'' .. Oanmsoa ' " +„ , t° so � • y , '.. Pueblo y may,, : i ,.. "% 44 'VaY 'M.y ...,‘--....191. l ,C i A � Na- /ct Nemo58 R"- ^' g •ere go < . rg,:�a +..a i �.itr • 7� ° Glfnnba0' S2 t 1 x STATE HIGHWAYS j ,r � CONGESTED STATE HIGHWAYS -�- Y (CURRENT) -- :C t'"? CONGESTED , Y: e STATE HIGHWAYS — - , r� ` - (2035 PROJECTED) T S Aer_ cif..... INSET:DENVER METROPOLITAN AREA I I I 14 I DRAFT MOVING COLORADO State Highway and Bridge Condition ' State Highways The Colorado Transportation Commission has set a goal of maintaining the state's highway system pavement at a minimum of 60 percent good and fair. The Colorado Department of Transportation evaluates the condition of highway pavement based on how many years remain before resurfacing is necessary. The CDOT pavement management system uses indicators such as roughness and cracking ' to rate the smoothness and structure of highway pavement. A good surface condition rating means there is a remaining surface life of about 11 years; a fair rating indicates a remaining surface life of 6 to 10 years; and, a poor evaluation represents a remaining surface life of less than 6 years. The state highway ' system surface condition was rated about 63 percent good or fair in 2006; based on available revenue forecasts, the overall condition is projected to drop to 25 percent good/fair condition by 2035. Major Bridges _ The Colorado Transportation Commission's objective is to maintain or .-.„ improve the current percentage of bridges in good or fair condition. ' CDOT monitors the condition of approximately 3,775 major bridges on the State Highway system during regularly scheduled inspections which typically occur on a two year frequency. Major bridges are classified as good, fair or poor using a nationally defined sufficiency rating and status of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. There are currently 116 poor bridges on the State Highway System ' having a sufficiency rating less than 50 based on a 100 point scale and a status of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Approximately 95 percent of Colorado's bridges are currently in good/fair condition while only 60 percent are projected to be in good/fair condition by 2035. The sufficiency rating is a numerical rating for bridges that takes into account 20 factors including both structural adequacy and functionality. To be categorized as poor, a bridge must have a sufficiency rating of less than 50 and be either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. A bridge is structurally deficient when the condition or capacity of the bridge is less than fully adequate and may need maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement. A bridge is functionally obsolete when its lane widths, shoulder widths, or ' vertical clearances are not adequate to serve current traffic demands. The criteria for determining the sufficiency rating, structural deficiency, and functional obsolescence is established by the Federal Highway Administration and used by all state Department of Transportations. For planning purposes, CDOT considers the bridges in poor condition as those that have exhausted their remaining economically viable service life and should be replaced or receive major rehabilitation. Bridges in good condition adequately meet all safety and geometry standards and typically only require preventive maintenance. A bridge in good condition could have a low sufficiency rating due to poor ratings in some of the 20 factors not related to public safety. For example having an extremely long detour, if the bridge were closed, could result in a low sufficiency rating. I 15 DRAFT �i MOVING COLORADO '" `�i°�i'=� i �. Bridge Conditions (Current) STATUS RATING BRIDGE SUFFICIENCY RATING OPTIONS 00 1 50 80 100 in D Structurally Deficient or F in Functionally Obsolete 116 bridges 379 bridges POOR 2536 D 719 bridges NOT Structurally Deficient bridges FAIR ¢ or Functionally Obsolete m25 bridges � GOOD Condition of State Highways and Bridges • 3w, _rogi E O fix' nya ?- . X et,?a . Qti .O R('m:7rl _. .�'.. i m s tea- "o a � -- ----, C it .. f// 1 7 _ �,� s 0 sY " e , o. 4 �. Q o.00: v fix'`'" A, ` eusi..:.. -: �- N _ �, 0 / v ••:_ho a ÷ -- - C I' , �: �a� a SURFACE CONDITIONlit FAIR Ra BRIDGES IN POOR CONDITION AND (CURRENT) Min POOR REQUIRING REPLACEMENT 16 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO Energy Development The explosive growth of the energy industry has generated unprecedented truck volumes on Colorado roadways. Truck traffic from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains supports coalbed methane, natural gas, coal, oil shale and oil development in addition to wind power and agriculture-based fuels (biofuels). Top oil producing counties include Weld, Rio Blanco, Garfield and Cheyenne. Top natural gas and coalbed methane gas producing counties include La Plata, Garfield, Weld, and Las Animas. Colorado coal production ranks 7th in the nation and supplies 70 percent of the state's electricity from its 12 mines. The growing energy development boom has a major effect on local, regional and statewide economies, injecting nearly $22.9 billion ($17 billion in direct revenues)to the Colorado economy in 2005. The oil and gas industry employed over 70,000 direct and indirect workers and generated $640 million in local and ' state taxes the same year, a 400 percent increase from 2000. (Colorado Energy Research Institute, Colorado School of Mines, 2007) Along with the benefits of energy dollars that are strengthening Colorado's job markets and the tax base, come some challenges for transportation. The increasing presence of drill rigs and heavy trucks traveling highways and back roads stresses the existing infrastructure, and creates mobility and safety issues for commuters and other travelers. A 2006 report from the Utah Department of Es Transportation indicates that between 375 to 1,375 heavy truck roundtrips, depending on well location and depth, are required to bring a single gas or oil well to production in the I T Uinta Basin just west of Colorado. From 2002 to 2007, the number of active wells in Colorado grew by one half and new drill permits tripled. Drill Rig In Colorado On the web at http://oil-aas.state.co.us/. 17 I 1 I I I DRAFT MOVING COLORADO ��' ,. T. n 1 r Key Energy Development Corridors and Areas h, Ii'°r ,y ,cry.. J Y. >q r,,.. 71..:.'-" t .� sr .. rre r I P rPr � h� �< �.. '7r \ Denver �}`� ' '. \'a's1-. R G .,4`4`.+6 Jrial [�� •imon ^k r, LYT +Tf"l �"f+ .2 G;q Y x� ��\ x4 1 t > ` " ,a+ ' Con ny } .�,., a 'iS.. P,ueblo y N 4 ¢ v ,.d'li.. F f .. .i .. . ,:�-'' �a A�1 .-,:,-;:r.. � ) _ T iLe Junta .s*, P •-••:;_., 1 € gyp ^,��" ------d 3 t Y a Y i 7nnd 1� .,. ..a ,m. _+` :'srt5 . ..ca � T�."'r1 h. 4= �1� x`. FROM REGIONAL CORRIDOR VISIONS �� CORRIDORS OF CONCERN Coal Mining Biotuel Production IN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT «x///111 11 Wind Energy m STATE HIGHWAYS OIl and Gas Production Y Uranium Mining �Y��'VVV NOTE SYMBOLS MAY DENOTE MORE IRAN ONE FACILITY 18 DRAFT 1w MOVING COLORADO k" H�`r.,7" 1 Freight I Colorado's strategic position as a "bridge"state in the national and international freight system, along with its strong agricultural and natural resource sectors, result in the transportation of large quantities of intra- and interstate goods. By 2035 freight hauls across Colorado highways and rail lines are expected to I double from today's levels. More than 327 million tons of freight worth over$230 billion is currently moved across roads, railways and runways in Colorado. Rail transports 24 percent of all freight by weight but based on value and the need for faster delivery, about 70 percent of freight is hauled by trucks. Grains, Icoal and ore account for the largest shares of all freight. The greatest concentrations of truck traffic are experienced on the Interstate highways, 1-25, 1-70 and I- I 76. Further, four "high priority" corridors in Colorado have been federally designated to support the nation's commerce: the Ports to Plains Corridor connecting Texas to Denver via US 287, US 40 and Interstate 70; the Heartland Express connecting Denver to Nebraska via 1-76 and SH 71; the High Plains I Corridor on US 50 from Pueblo to Kansas; and the Camino Real Corridor connecting El Paso to Montana via 1-25. Two Class I railroads and 11 regional, local or switching railroads operate more than 3,500 miles of rail line. There are also 75 public-use airports in the state, which serve an important and growing Ifunction in goods movement. While it is projected that total Projected Growth of Freight in Colorado freight moved on the nation's I transportation network will ■IMPORT 812(2.5x) $328(2.7x) double by the year 2035, IBExPORT Colorado freight is expected to .WITHIN STATE z 5x 206 $250 Igrow at an even more rapid rate 3.2x — by a factor of at least 2.5 by 327 " 26x 255 $231 t'"' 2.5x I 2035. Recognizing the ez ,Rsx importance of freight to the ss s1 $76 862 , $222 state's economy and its impact 145 $91 1 to the state's infrastructure, a 2002 2035 number of freight related 2002 2035 BY WEIGHT(IN MILLION TONS) BY VALUE(IN$BILLIONS) initiatives are being undertaken: ' • Conducting a series of Freight Advisory Council meetings • Planning for improvements in the"high priority"freight corridors • Assessing the feasibility of relocating the heavy through freight rail traffic out of the Front Range and into the Eastern Plains, thereby relieving congestion in Front Range communities and I improving rail operations • Planning for additional intermodal facilities accommodating the movement between air, rail and truck services I . Conducting research on how to better collect and maintain freight data bases and on how to incorporate these data into the planning process I I 19 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO �,�, I : ) r Key Freight Corridors d IA. � 1 T•72%-,...---- ",. 'D' •steam orbs ri gs 'ZS-- Coilms i i �" v. ....A.,, t n :(3ip I . F Fl eci"T. 'V fli 4' < c ,µebby� A- ". " ,. - C e .1.-.!!%.T. • '— I. 3 1, fin ,ST4irl- . &k ,'�'" `.. ••i In 7... FFFma, `�� 2� ` , ra J dl n w1/4\ a7 " ED F -� -Ng* r -. ..� Z t: .n sss �F aani a st li :a •�,.,, .. , , ,_,,,,t-4,-......„.-14., ..0t%-,4,,,,-\,. e '•.w�` ,../..x.„, ..„.„....,r ev , +^ :b...--,,,,' •. •,-d-rot) i 4-r6-4.-;---_, ';;>,. -1, si. 'AW.Lilt, - 1 f, is ,� 2" # e t "�1 ,a�tl Ij ti 3 { .' 4 i,14�. 3P '� i rip Fr gyM G�'L 4 p jA v V �yA � f e'er 'f .-. y.t "i ... 4 F tr -'u i .:v'.4 IF!. .3 _ ' /. 0 41 LO ? 'O '3p TRUCK VOLUMES y e $o ?� 'tr (PER DAY) 1 d-" t s$ Io ! _l. iP t9 ' o - i ye Somme COOT;2006 TCORIS TRAIN etet r R ?LA D C N. VOLUMES „ $'"4r V, r LA J` Ti5` Jo (PER DAY) .._ '� a �, ,.9• ;--1,T Source:Major Rail Lines;Public Benefits "' and Costs Study,COOT,May 18,2005 INSET;DENVER METROPOIUTAW AREA. Minor Rail Lines;Federal Rail Administration Mtp//sarety/atafradot? eeeMafety/ newcrossing/Delault asO7pageage=xingQMoaasp 1 20 I DRAFT MOVING COLORADO (aji ITourism I Tourism is one of the major industry sectors in Colorado's diverse economic base, second only to mineral production. In l 2006 the tourism industry generated a record $8.9 billion from , ,- I domestic overnight spending, an increase of eight percent over ) � ae om _ t the previous year. For the third year in a row, visitation Car , I increased, up four percent to an all time record of almost 27 - I million overnight visitors. About one-third of Colorado visitors ._ - travel on 1-70 west, one-third visit Denver, and one-third visit other areas. -r, I Scenic Byway-Fremont Pass Some of the key reasons tourists visit Colorado are for the outdoor activities such as biking, river rafting and enjoying national and state park experiences. Other visits are to see friends and relatives, skiing, touring, business and other pleasure trips. Colorado also Ioffers visitors and residents trips along scenic and historic byways with 25 designated routes. Nearly 60 percent of all overnight pleasure travelers participated in history or cultural activities, contributing to 44 I percent of all travel expenditures. About half of these traveler trips were on the state's scenic byways. Increasing numbers of visitors and Coloradans expect an effective transportation system whether traveling by car, air, bus or train to and from airports, ski areas, and western slope communities. The I mountain resort region, much of which encompasses the 1-70 West Corridor, is the most travel dependent region in the state. The often over-crowded 1-70, the lifeline to tourism in ski country and the western slope, presents a special challenge due to weather and other natural conditions, including high mountain I Travel Spending by Purpose of Trip passes, snow storms, avalanches, rock slides and a (TOTAL$8.9 B) concentration of tourism destinations. Twenty-six ski OTHER PLEASURE resorts in Colorado hosted 12.6 million skier visits VISIT FRIENDS/RELATIVES $1.5 BILLION $2ath .5 BILLION during the 2006-2007 season, 21 percent of the mor%) nation's total. OUTDOORS $1.1 BILLIONI In order to support the tourism industry and to reap 13%) the benefits to Colorado, we need to assure reliable BUSINESS transportation with minimal delay for our visitors. T$1 BILLION � $1.3BILLION Addressing congestion in tourism corridors is vital to ' SKI 15LL g (11%) $14 BILLION ( the continued strength of the industry. (16%) Source: Longswood International—Colorado Travel Year 2006,Final Report. May 2007 I 1 I 21 DRAFT �C MOVING COLORADO The Environment Environmental issues were critically important in the long range planning process—just as they are when projects are being built — because Coloradans care deeply about minimizing community and wildlife impacts, protecting air and water quality, and coordinating transportation improvements with land-use development. CDOT has proven its leadership in environmental CDOT's Environmental Stewardship Ethic stewardship with several programs that set the standard "CDOT will support and enhance efforts to nationally for transportation agencies. The Shortgrass protect the environment and quality of life Prairie Initiative mitigates impacts to wildlife in the eastern for all of Colorado's citizens in the pursuit of providing the best transportation systems portion of Colorado and will preserve 50,000 acres of and services possible." shortgrass habitat. The Linking Colorado's Landscape program identifies significant wildlife crossing areas throughout Colorado. Both programs won national awards recognizing environmental excellence. Through cooperative programs with other state, local and federal agencies as well as with non-profit organizations, CDOT continuously seeks other opportunities that provide meaningful environmental protection, while meeting CDOT's own environmental obligations and reducing costs to taxpayers. CDOT is further dedicated to ensuring that minority and low-income communities do not suffer a disproportionate share of environmental consequences from transportation related activities. The Department monitors system quality, mobility and safety performance levels on state highways in all communities, and CDOT has established baseline data to help ensure that transportation services and facilities are provided equitably in all communities. Gunnison Sage Grouse The growing congestion problem also has air quality implications. The longer a car idles in gridlock, the more emissions it contributes. Increasing the use of transit, alternative modes, and alternative fuels that use less energy and are less reliant on fossil fuels would have measurable benefits to air quality and decrease Colorado's contribution to global warming and climate change, or "carbon imprint." CDOT can begin partnering with businesses and consumers to pursue policies that increase the use of transportation modes and technologies that reduce related carbon emissions. 22 DRAFT 1^C�^" 7 MOVING COLORADO 4"' H ° 'iji ITransit and Shared Rides I Across Colorado, communities recognize the need for a multimodal approach to solve transportation issues. Public transportation provides choices for people to get to work, school, recreation, medical facilities and services. It further provides an alternative to congested roadways, improves air quality and I provides mobility through the state. Public transportation options may range from bus service for communities to carpooling and vanpooling to commuter and intercity rail and bus service. The growing population in Colorado, particularly the aging I %4 population, will increase the demand for public transportation C' services. While much of the population has some access to - I '` transit, the service often does not meet the needs by providing I ,- service to a desired destination or at the needed time. Transit 1 needs are projected to grow at a much greater rate than the service to meet those needs. By 2035, less than one half of total transit demand will be met as the needs increase and Grand Valley transit-Grand Junction Mesa county services fail to keep up with that growth. I The majority of funds spent each year to operate public transportation services throughout the state are generated from local revenues with additional funding from Federal Transit Administration programs and other human services programs. Funding for capital and equipment is provided through Federal, State, I and local funding. Colorado's commitment to public transportation has grown through funding from Senate Bill 97-1 which, for the first time, designates a portion of state general fund revenues to pay for strategic transit projects. 1 Transit Service Gaps Many gaps in transit service have been identified along Estimated Transit Trip Demand I with strategies to reduce or eliminate them. These gaps may include geographic areas without service or lack of connections between communities, unserved or Mill.1 I underserved population groups, or time periods with 500 �'_ TRIPS ' insufficient service. For example, although there is , 400 NEEDED I o. intercity bus service in the 1-70 corridor, there is a �0 300 Imajor gap for employees commuting between the gs 200 mountain communities. Residents of Clear Creek Q' 100 d TRIPS pr County or Park County have no transit access to PROVIDED Iemployment in Summit County. There is no transit co rent 2035 service between Summit County and Eagle County, although there is a significant commute between these counties. Many rural areas have service which is Ilimited in the hours operated each day and does not meet the needs of residents commuting to and from jobs. CDOT works with local communities and transit providers to enhance transit services in an effort to I improve mobility for all residents of Colorado. These gaps may be filled through intercity bus service, passenger rail service, or improved local transit services. I I 23 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO (I' r "r3 Recognizing the growing demand in several major transportation corridors, Colorado is taking steps to evaluate the feasibility of implementing fixed guideway transportation systems in certain high volume corridors. Additionally, the state has identified a system of state significant rail corridors for both freight and passenger service. Using Senate Bill 97-1 funds, funding has been provided to the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority to evaluate the feasibility of passenger service in the I-25 corridor from New Mexico to Wyoming and in the 1-70 corridor from Denver International Airport to the Utah border. The urban areas of Colorado Springs and Denver have plans for commuter rail service and Bus Rapid Transit. The Roaring Fork Valley also includes plans to implement Bus Rapid Transit. The relocation of freight rail facilities along the Front Range to the east is being considered and is a critical step to the eventual implementation of front range commuter rail. Until this relocation occurs there is no opportunity for passenger rail service in the existing Front Range rail corridor. Transit Service Areas v raid -Fin di . ./.. , ,___ 0,_ iri.. . . ,. ..._ , ,.. �, a Da Tn.ow ^ I •� i:. �� - NnnnY5` 1 I dl .1t •.. u 1 m © /Bromine Y -f i ype e H • Y M al urc4m 'I' m Peck ' iNW Gnarled Butte �,�/ ` Le SV�uge W, Xen ells ineOn 'Careen C vJe ryy _ ..rvrotN - . eY i - -.. 'y 1r 7 Omay 'wecwy —.i -- clew re J — 0^� � su.ermn in , _ •� J TRANSIT SERVICE AREAS al Amtrak Stations TYPE — Intercity Bus Routes ON General Public Amtrak Specialized Transit Elderly/Disabled Transit Services ® Urban General Public 24 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO I' '" ,-p,r, IAir Travel Colorado is served by 76 airports including general-aviation facilities and commercial-service airports. Colorado's 14 commercial-service airports form the backbone of the state's aviation system with ______ MV ; J. passenger boardings estimated at 23 million in 2005 and projected to Idouble by 2035. Denver International Airport is among the busiest airports in the nation for both passengers and freight; air cargo ' e shipments are also projected tod double in the coming decades. 9 The statewide aviation system plays a key role in the transportation generating network, billions of dollars in economic benefits, including thousands of jobs. Colorado's public-use airports generate $23.5 billion in I annual economic activity and are responsible for more than 280,000 jobs and nearly $10 billion in yearly wages including $1.5 billion in economic activity, 19,000 jobs and $645 million in salaries from general aviation airports. To meet future aviation demands and ensure a healthy and diverse economy in the 1 years to come, continued investment in Colorado's airport system on the local, state and federal levels will be necessary. Federal and state funds are available for use at commercial and publicly owned general aviation airports. IColorado Airports ,, ,tfin/Z • %^ w-^�v. '� t •'M "' , N. a"--4-)”0"-�f - Lit6111USAevelana Muni: ScOM •ifiI . .11r .' ?Q .r t !' a9160 e 1iav rs�b `I L �• a., G7iay ` r•I.e" i • = -tic's, 'a •s r - ” ± }` . es b• a • rc^ g} BBC . r":" t • - }) COMMERCIAL SERVICE AIRPORTS ® GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS 1 On the web: httn://www.colorado-aeronautics.org./SvstemPlan/Colorado ExecutiveSummarv%201.pdf I 25 DRAFT COLORADO ,;,,j ,ri 1` MOVING CORRIDOR VISIONS The statewide plan is compiled in part from visions developed and updated for each of the nearly 350 corridors serving the state. The visions describe the long range needs on every corridor in the state in response to travel, freight, economic development and other needs. By projecting population, employment and growth a quarter-century into the future, corridor visions offer suggestions about what the future could—and should—look like. A corridor links origins to destinations and may encompass a MOVING COLORADO �• :, a , variety of .., ., transportation modes: = a state highways local roads, bus, air, rail, GOALS mom,. ,A 1%1 .Redact 4WAAL iimm�.M damageImmo)..dsge '`. 'a, AIr —1 bicycle or pedestrian. • emirate .,,„=2 7i,µ,m,,,pe,la,ion e*.m Because residents, ..�,,,,,�„�gmmm;�,,.v„tr,n„m„ •,�tr7,s tare—i-M,embilmmidins . .�� goods and services ,mm�, rssMTOMewma -._, e � 1 _• are transported STTTTCGIES •Add mini panacea lanes wooded y ,� through these •Construct wtetclangeimp,mem.nts .Md surface treatment aM,emn.Wft mdwy. corridors, they are •rindsereparsin94ament •Maize T.nRstrtdoe Osmond Management critical to economic m mos the nryool/sv,pod and Intelligent T.mMmdatiOn System We nimble mange e well-being and quality •^^Waned ^^een^mgwovice/ T of life. This concept balances statewide mobility, maintenance and safety issues with community economic, cultural and environmental concerns. It also allows stakeholders in the regional transportation planning process to collaborate in identifying and prioritizing transportation goals and strategies. The corridor visions propose strategies aimed at meeting each corridor's unique transportation goals, such as: improving poor pavement conditions; replacing and repairing bridges; adding general-purpose, passing and acceleration/deceleration lanes to improve congestion and safety; encouraging transit and rail development; adding bike trails and pedestrian trails; supporting linkages to other transportation facilities; and promoting Transportation Demand Management strategies. Incorporated into this long-range plan are actions to further CDOT's environmental stewardship role. Within the corridor visions is new information on the i— environmental resources which are known to be present in the corridor. The s environmental resources are linked to an environmental discussion that outlines typical mitigation activities that could be used to mitigate project impacts to environmental resources. All the corridor visions can be accessed on the web or CD-ROM; see the last page of this document for instructions. A graphical display describing each corridor vision, such as this one for I-25, is available on the accompanying CD-ROM and on the web: www.dot.state.co.us/StatewidePlanning/PlansStudies/2035Plan.asp 26 DRAFT C MOVING COLORADO \ f IStatewide System I Colorado's extensive system of transportation corridors serve residents, commerce and visitors, alike. The corridor visions have been combined into statewide visions for the state's principal transportation routes. The statewide corridor system has been established to identify those corridors that provide I connectivity on Colorado's multi-modal transportation system. These routes supply mobility for travelers connecting to all regions of Colorado and bordering states. They are critical links in both the Colorado system and the Interstate System. The Colorado statewide system of corridors is identified as all I Interstate Highways, the National Highway System, and State Highways 13 and 385. The inter-regional corridors are identified by the remainder of the State Highway System. 1 Statewide System of Corridor Visions • k."`. its .-- 8 • orl Collins 6terlwg •. + m r •Sleamboatt Snnngs L • ; Gree {'4 qy �a9. -��r+.r' a, .a // r� 4, 2 �a 4seinamsem� Y f 4 *iw2.>4•,.... \.Y Gunn n ��.a L;y -.ww Y �^ t t'�a1 _ '�'`-` `s CAN. 4TL R Gdri t".J F _ i I .ice -0-44.4"S'Sr.41 J' Sc a •',' .4 <-'1i ( vas i+�I laA,U_U� ,' 4.II ffliir STATEWIDE SYSTEM INTER-REGIONAL 1 , CORRIDOR I I I 27 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO FINANCIAL OUTLOOK The Financial Challenge The greatest hurdle to meeting transportation demand in Colorado will be finding the resources to pay for it. Revenues simply are not keeping pace with the growth in the state or with the dramatic increases in maintenance Total Statewide Vision Cost and construction costs. (All financial information will be 2008-2035 $227 Billion(2008 Dollars) updated when MPO plans are complete.) AVIATION, BIKE/PED,ITS Vision Plan Costs 3% LOCAL ROADS TRA19% Achieving the vision set forth in this plan will come with a /RAIL 24% hefty price tag. From a grass roots effort, each of the 15 Transportation Planning Regions updated the corridor visions to integrate community values, land use decisions, and environmental concerns with transportation needs. STATE HIGHWAY Regional corridor visions were combined into a statewide 54% vision. If funds were available to implement the vision MPO$s based on 2030 Plans strategies, roadway improvements and modal choices would enhance transportation mobility and reliability for Coloradans. The total cost of the 2035 statewide vision for all modes and corridors is estimated to be $227 billion. More than half (54 percent) of these funds will be needed for state highways, 24 percent will be required for transit and rail enhancements, 19 percent will be needed for local roads, and 3 percent will be directed to aviation, bicycle/pedestrian and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements. Funding this level of commitment will be quite a challenge in the years ahead. Estimated Revenues Between 2008 and 2035 it is forecast that $76 billion will be available to fund the transportation program across Colorado. As shown, these funds come from a wide range of federal, state and local sources, including about $7.7 billion in Senate Bill 97-1 from the Colorado General Fund. This estimate includes Statewide Forecast of Estimated Revenues about$28 billion projected by CDOT for the 2008-2035 state highway system. The remaining $48 $76 Billion(2008 Dollars) billion will come from sources directed FEDERAL toward investment in the local roadway AVIATION TRANSIT network, public transportation systems, and OTHER CDOT 5% P Y REVENUES 5% Fo IGHWAV the aviation system. CDOT HUTF 12% LOCAL TRANSIT 28 PO � GEN.FUND � SB 1 AND HB 1310) 12% OTHER LOCAL LOCAL HUTF 18% 6%, 28 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO (L i' .t "'. j ' Investment Categories I Given the expanding gap between needs and resources, investments in the transportation system must be both efficient and effective. The Colorado Department of Transportation, as the steward of the state highway system funds, has developed a funding decision-making process based on investment I categories and on goals and objectives for each investment category, using a set of performance measures and standards. This process allows CDOT to establish funding priorities and to track progress toward meeting its goals and objectives. ICDOT funding decisions are based on four primary investment categories. A fifth category, Strategic Projects, which includes the voter-approved acceleration of 28 strategic projects from the 2020 Statewide I Transportation Plan, has been incorporated into these four primary categories: • Safety — Services, programs and projects Statewide Spending by Investment Category that reduce fatalities, injuries and property 2008-2035 I damage for all users and providers of the $76 Billion(2008 Dollars) system PROGRAM - DELIVERY I I . System Quality - Activities, programs and MOBILITY „',; 8% SPP3% projects that maintain the physical 40% 1 ` (integrity/condition) function and aesthetics I of the existing transportation infrastructure • Mobility - Programs, services and projects s < .',, QUSTEM QALRY that enhance the movement of people, IP' sppis 43% I goods and information ''V ) SAPEIV 9% • Program Delivery — Functions that enable - r X% Percent Strategic Project Program(SPP) I the successful delivery of CDOT's programs, Distributed to Investment Category projects and services MPO$s based on 2030 Plans These investment categories, objectives and performance measures are used by the Transportation I Commission to make informed trade-offs as they decide how to best allocate the limited state and federal financial resources to meet the growing transportation needs. As shown, current spending allocation on a statewide basis reflects a priority on the system quality and mobility investment categories. There is a link Ibetween system quality, mobility and safety investment category improvements. It should be noted there Statewide Spending by Mode is an inherent safety component in every system quality and I 2008-2035 mobility investment even though it is not captured in the $76 Billion(2008 Dollars) independent safety investment category. AMATION, BIKE/PED,ITS LOCAL ROADS In order to ensure that the residents of Colorado are afforded I mwSJT/RAIL e% 25% "choices" in meeting their transportation needs, decision-makers 33 must also consider how funds should be allocated across modes of travel. While Transportation Commission policy prioritizes the Ispending of most state and federal highway funds, local governments must decide how to allocate local funds for local STATE HIGHWAY roads, transit and other modes. This chart illustrates current 1 37% MPO$s based on 2030 Plans expectations for allocations among the modes. I 29 DRAFT �^c^1 MOVING COLORADO System Performance Related to Investment FORECAST REVENUE 1035 PERFORMANCE Forecast Revenue Scenario AR The base scenario, Forecast Revenue, represents the level of funding currently POOR \ GOOD estimated by CDOT's resource allocation projections through 2035 and local 576 BILLION FUNDING LEVEL revenue projections. It is estimated that$28 billion will be available for state highway programs, and an additional $48 billion will be available for transit, other modes and local roads, totaling $76 billion from all sources. With this scenario, conditions on the state transportation system will deteriorate. The average driver on the state's congested routes will experience an increase in daily delay from 22 minutes today to nearly 70 minutes. Today's approximately 60 percent good/fair rating for roadway surfaces on the state highway system will fall to 25 percent; local roads will also deteriorate. It is also estimated many of the major bridges statewide will require load restrictions, increased maintenance or other special management measures to ensure safe conditions. Efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and crashes will be diminished, and less than one half of the estimated demand for public transit in the state will be met. These results will have a negative effect on our quality of life. Sustain Current Performance Scenario The Sustain Current Performance Scenario represents the funding needed to sustain the transportation system at the current performance levels. The level of investment necessary to achieve today's level of performance is estimated at $139 billion, or $63 billion beyond currently forecast Bu5TAIN CURRENT PERFORMANCE 2035 PERFORMANCE revenues through 2035. If the funding were available to sustain the system at current performance levels, the system would not reflect any improvement over rp today's conditions. Instead, with an additional $63 billion beyond the current revenue / GOOD forecast through 2035, the maintenance level of service would be sustained at a "B" 5139 BILLION FUNDING LEVEL grade, congestion delay sustained at 22 minutes, pavement and bridge condition sustained at today's levels, fatal accident rates reduced, as well as sustaining service levels for aviation, transit and local roads. Accomplish Vision Scenario 'LI HVI I'N The Accomplish Vision Scenario reflects the additional investment level necessary 2035 PERFORMANCE to achieve the transportation vision strategies developed through the corridor ''AIR :- visioning public process. To accomplish the vision would require a total of $227 � billion, nearly three times the currently forecast revenues through 2035. ooR / 000 5227 BILLION FUNDING LEVEL If additional funds were available to accomplish the vision, the investment would result in significantly better performance on the network than is experienced today, even with the growth anticipated in the state. The vision would provide Colorado with significant mobility and safety benefits such as 21st Century intercity public transportation, state-of-the-art traveler information systems, seamless point-to-point travel over a multimodal system, integrated and intermodal freight transportation. Vision improvements and modal choices would enhance transportation activities defined by CDOT's management systems. Regional priorities in vision plans include activities such as adding shoulders and passing lanes, making interchange and intersection improvements, widening highways, implementing intercity public transportation and high speed rail. In addition to these quantifiable results, the additional vision investment would make great strides in other benefits such as economic development and improved quality of life. 30 DRAFT ��w� f ,;L ..t...r�. MOVING COLORADO � n )r ITotal Plan Costs 2008-2035 I INVESTMENT SCENARIO Forecast Revenue Cost to Sustain Cost to Accomplish Performance Vision TOTAL INVESTMENT' $76B $139B $227B 1 (2008 Dollars In Billions) Estimated 2035 State Highway System Performance Outcomes IINVESTMENT Forecast Revenue Cost to Sustain Cost to SCENARIO Current Performance Accomplish Vision I TOTAL $123B INVESTMENT* (2008 Dollars in Billions) $64B ICDOT Highway Funds Only $28B Congestion`' 70 Corridor Vision Ill ■ Improvements/Modal Choices K (Average minutes of 22 <22 I p daily delay per traveler (n in congested corridors) Q Maintenance F B B w Grade I !D Pavement 25% 0 60% III75% U Condition 46, GoodlFair Good/Fair Good/Fair Z Q Bridge 60% 1 94% 100% Q Condition Good/Fair Good/Fair Good/Fair LL �! I w w Safety D. (Fatal crashes per 100M 1.24 1.00 1.00 vehicle miles traveled) "Congestion is one component of the mobility investment category IEstimated 2035 Local Roadway, Transit/ Rail and Aviation System Performance Outcomes I INVESTMENT Forecast Revenue Cost to Sustain Cost to SCENARIO Current Performance Accomplish Vision TOTAL I INVESTMENT` $48B $75B >$104B (2008 Dollars in Billions) Improved $6B I Aviation . General State of the System sustained $48 imp,o�„d 555E I Transit/Rail - snste,ned Percent of 528B Demand Met sustained $48 Local Roadway . 525B I s143Bd Improved General State $438 $436+ of the System Deteriorated $19B I 31 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO The Funding Gap With the extensive statewide effort that helped create this 2035 Plan, the strategies necessary to maintain and improve Colorado's transportation system in order to support the state's economic growth and to enhance our quality of life are clear. But, under existing revenue and financing conditions, funding allocations will fall far short of being able to implement those strategies. It is estimated that between now and 2035 an additional $63 billion will be necessary just to sustain existing transportation service levels in Colorado. If we wish to fulfill the vision of the citizens of Colorado and to meet community values throughout the state, we will need to raise $151 billion more than forecast through traditional sources. This is where tough choices must be made. We know that transportation investments create economic benefits to citizens and businesses in the state, and, most importantly, transportation investments will enhance the quality of life for the state's residents and will improve the state's economic competitiveness. Can we now identify and implement long-term strategies to increase the resources available for investments in the transportation system? Further, even if we are successful in doing so, funding levels are not likely to solve the midterm shortfalls. Thus, midterm implementation strategies to ensure that every dollar available is being stretched as far as possible will be very important. These are challenging discussions, and this plan will serve as a value tool during the discussions. Estimated 2035 Funding Gap By Investment Scenario INVESTMENT Cost to Sustain Cost to Forecast Revenue SCENARIO Current Performance Accomplish Vision TOTAL INVESTMENT* $76B $139B $227B (2008 Dollars In Billions) $1518 $638 I-- Unfunded Gap r l $768 $76B $768 Forecast Revenue Estimated 2035 Funding Gap By Mode (2008 Dollars in Billions) Mode Forecast v.Sustain Gap Forecast v.Vision Gap Aviation $4 $4 NA 54 56 $2 Local Roadway $19 $43 $24 $19 >$43 >$24 State Highway $28 $64 $36 $28 $123 $95 l Karst:Rstl 625 S28 S3 525 555 530 State Transportation System(Total) $76 $139 $63 $76 >$227 >$151 32 DRAFT �Cw� MOVING COLORADO I '"'. "T' I I TRANSPORTATION CONNECTION TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY I Most people choose to live in Colorado because of the unparalleled quality of life offered by our state. Great scenery, blue sky, reasonable cost of living, and a vibrant economy providing job opportunities — these are the elements that make Colorado so attractive. This quality of life and the economic successes I that Colorado residents and businesses enjoy are made possible by a safe and efficient transportation system. Our economic health and our ability to remain competitive with other states clearly depend on the efficient transport of people and goods. 1 A recent CDOT study researched and documented the many economic benefits that would be associated with an increased investment in the state's transportation system. This research focused on an increased investment scenario which would at least maintain current performance levels on the network. The Ifindings, based on the 2030 plan, indicated that the quantifiable benefits to Colorado (nearly $60 billion) would be greater than the additional investment. Other more intangible benefits are not readily quantified. '.1 cis',,.?-:- s , '` I • Improved Mobility- By improving capacity and i providing alternative modes of travel, we could reduce . -a I congestion, which would result in travel time savings . -. . J e and fuel savings for most Coloradans. Annual travel ( time savings to Colorado households alone would le I amount to $1.7 billion, or$240 for each resident. .Saf-T₹ . -f tdscnoot • Improved System Quality- Improving roadway I conditions would result in less wear and tear on our vehicles. And investing sooner, rather than later, in maintenance and other enhancements could significantly reduce the cost due to rapidly inflating construction costs. Colorado residents would save $0.9 billion annually in vehicle I operating costs with the benefit of the increased investment, or$205 for each private vehicle. • Improved Safety— Lives could be saved and the number of accidents (with their inherent human suffering and lost economic productivity) could be reduced with additional investment in the Isystem. It is estimated that Colorado residents and businesses would save $0.5 billion annually in medical care and insurance costs, lost workplace productivity and personal property damage. I • Business Expansion and Attraction -The reduction in the cost of doing business in Colorado would allow businesses to expand and relocate to the state, creating more jobs, higher incomes and greater overall production. Investment in the system would also improve the experience of s the visitor to the state, thereby enhancing our tourism economy. If we invest at a level to attain our Vision, there will be even rj_ a Igreater benefits. In addition to further enhanced safety, greater travel cost savings and greater productivity, significant benefits e - to economic development, meeting public transportation demand and access to recreation would further enhance our ---,--r i"initial- `ii N quality of life, benefiting all of us individually and collectively. RID Light Rail-Five Points I 33 DRAFT ^c"� MOVING COLORADO L _r �"°'' Benefits of Increased Transportation Investment to Sustain Current Performance Levels Benefit Category Future Annual Benefit to Colorado • 26 hours of time saved (per resident) • 30 gallons of fuel saved (per resident) Improved Mobility • $1.7 billion in travel time savings for households • $240 in travel time savings(per resident) • $0.6 billion in savings for Colorado businesses • $0.9 billion in reduced vehicle operating costs for Improved System Quality households • $205 in savings (per vehicle)($120 per resident) • $0.2 billion in savings for Colorado businesses • 12,100 fewer accidents Improved Safety • 4,300 fewer accidents involving injuries • 140 lives saved • $0.5 billion in reduced economic losses • 10,900 new long-term jobs • $0.7 billion in increased personal incomes Business Expansion and Attraction • 28,000 additional construction-related jobs • • Increased economic competitiveness • Improved access to health and human services • Increased visitation to tourist destinations Estimated Return on 2030 Planned Investment $48 Billion Additional Transportation Investment Quantified Economic Benefits Other Benefits • Shorter ti.neI tees • Quality of life improvements • Locaa .chmle open at m costs • Economic competitiveness • Fower n( dents rind injuries • Benefits to the tourism industry Household Benefits Business lin billions) Productivity Gains Shorter travel times $23.4 $18.4 billion Lower vehicle operating costs $11.7 Improved safety $6.1 Total Statewide Economic Benefits Total benefits $41.2 $59.6 billion Benefits Total Benefits Beyond 2030 Over $59.6 Billion Source: Statewide Economic Benefits of Transportation Investment BBC Research&Consulting and Felsburg Holt&Ullevig,April,2007;hitp://intm.irb.ure/neos/bhmb detail.aso?id=7683. Study based on 2005 dollars as projected in Colorado's 2030 Statewide Transportation Plan. 34 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO MOVING COLORADO ' The 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan represents the vision the people of Colorado would like to see for their transportation system. The corridor visions identified in this Plan integrate local land use decisions, community values and environmental considerations with local and statewide transportation ' needs. Within each corridor vision, specific improvement strategies are identified that will help achieve that vision. These visions represent an ultimate goal to work toward and are not time-specific. The corridor visions and strategies developed by the public and identified in the plan provide a context within which to include and prioritize projects. The rate of population and employment growth, travel patterns and local land-use ' decisions all influence priorities and timing of transportation improvements, but these improvements must all help achieve the vision. These corridor visions will help CDOT coordinate with local governments to prioritize the investment of available dollars into projects that best meet the visions expressed by View from San Juan Skyway I the public. Moving Colorado: Vision for the Future provides the foundation for a discussion between policy makers and the public on what part of the visions the state can afford to accomplish, including potential compromises in service levels to stay within available dollars. The Midterm Implementation Strategies are intended to guide investments over the next few years toward ' those corridors and types of improvements that are considered critical to maintain and operate the system in a way that is acceptable to travelers, visitors, residents and businesses in Colorado. These strategies set the stage for tough decisions that must be made to focus investments if revenues do not increase. So much is at stake in a state where all residents deserve efficient and safe transportation choices for travel to and from work, school and play. Businesses deserve a transportation network that allows Colorado commerce to remain competitive on the global stage. And tourists deserve to spend more time skiing, hiking and rafting than sitting in traffic. Difficult challenges continue to threaten the state's transportation system. Declining resources compared to escalating costs, rapid population growth, increasing traffic congestion, and an aging infrastructure all pose obstacles to a seamless, efficient and rapid movement of people, goods and information. It is now time to make tough decisions on how to stretch existing transportation revenues to maintain the transportation system. Investments need to be refocused to only the most critical purposes, significant transportation corridors and/or lowering performance standards. At the same time, creative options to increase transportation revenues need momentum by community and business leaders and CDOT's ' planning partners to prevent the system from falling short of the public's expectation. The public has a tough decision also. Are you willing to live with reduced transit services, increased congestion, poor road surfaces, load posted bridges, and roads closed due to snow or is transportation a priority that you are willing to support through additional funding to maintain the existing transportation system and quality of life in Colorado? I 35 DRAFT MOVING COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE STATEWIDE PLAN ON CD The enclosed CD-ROM is a reference tool El CD-ROM incluido es una herramienta de designed to help you review the various referencia disenada para ayudarle a repasar los components of the 2035 Statewide varios componentes Del Plan Estatal del Transportation Plan. Transporte 2035. Instructions: Instrucciones: 1. Once inserted into your computer, the CD- 1. Insertado por primera vez en su ROM will automatically load the interactive computadora, el CD-ROM cargara program that will allow you to access and automaticamente el programa interactivo que navigate through the statewide and regional permitira que usted tenga acceso y que versions of the 350 Corridor Visions. navegue con las versiones estatales y 2. To view the remaining components of the regionales de las 350 visiones del pasillo. Plan, hit the Esc key on your keyboard. 2. Para ver los componentes restantes del plan, 3. Minimize the CD-ROM page. empuje la tecla de salida Esc su teclado. 4. Open Windows Explorer or My Documents on 3. Reduzca al minimo la paging del CD-ROM. your computer. 4. Abra el explorador de Windows o My 5. In the address window, select the drive that Documents (mis documentos) en su contains the"The 2035 Plan." computadora. 5. En Ia ventana de la direcci0n, seleccione la impulsion que contiene"El Plan 2035." This directory will allow you to access the following documents: • 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan, Moving Colorado: Vision for the Future • 2035 Regional Transportation Plans a for the 15 Transportation Planning Regions • Local Transit Plans for each Transportation Planning Region (as Appendix) • Additional appendices for Environmental and Public Involvement for each Transportation Planning Region • Technical reports on the following content areas: o Accomplishments o Intelligent Transportation System o Aviation o Investment Strategy o Bicycles and Pedestrians o Local Needs o Corridor Visions o Passenger Rail o Economic Connection o Public Participation o Environmental o Transportation Safety o Socioeconomic o Security o Finance o Transit o Freight o Transportation Commission Policies o Highway o Transportation Demand Management o Midterm Implementation Strategies If you have questions about the 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan or are experiencing difficulties with the CD-ROM, please contact CDOT's Statewide Planning Unit at 303-757-9266. Link to Statewide Plan Corridor Visions, Technical Reports and Regional Transportation Plans: www.dot.state.co.us/StatewidePlannino/PlansStudies/2035Plan.asp Para una copia en esparto/del Plan 2035, flame al 303-757-9266 36 DRAFT Hello