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Home My WebLink About20002245.tiff pliNorthwest Parkway Project A Public Highway Authority Ai555 Eldorado Boulevard, Suite 130 Broomfield, Colorado 80021 Phone: 303-466-0567 • Fax: 303-404-3049 PF\,I il:b'11AY Email: nwp@northwestparkway.org www.northwestparkway.org September 13, 2000 Mr. Guillermo "Bill" Vidal, Executive Director Denver Regional Council of Governments 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Suite 200B Denver, CO 80211 Dear Mr. Vidal: On February 10, 2000, the Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority (NWPPHA) requested that the Northwest Parkway toll facility be included in the Draft 2001-2006 Transportation Improvement Program for air quality conformity purposes. In addition, the Authority requested that if air quality conformity was achieved that the Northwest Parkway along with the interchanges at I-25 and US 287 be included on the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan. It is our understanding that the conformity analysis has been completed and air quality conformity has been demonstrated utilizing the 2020 Transportation network that includes the Northwest Parkway. Based on the air quality results, the NWPPHA is formally requesting that the Northwest Parkway from north I-25 to US 36 and the associated interchanges at I-25 and US 36 be included onto the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan and the 2001-2006 Transportation Improvement Program. As noted in the Authority's previous letter, construction, right of way, maintenance, and operating costs will be derived from the sale of bonds to be repaid through tolls collected from users of the Parkway. Your early consideration of this request is appreciated. Please advise my office if there are any other actions necessary, and please contact me at (303)466-0567 if you have any questions. Very/Truly, Steve Hogan Executive 're for Northwest Parkway cc: Board of Directors Ed Icenogle, General Counsel L0/15E21 f C2Y1Cl2 CC C - 2000-2245 SEP-13-2000 WED 09:46 Rh FAX NO. 3035348876 P. 02 Fq Northwest Parkway Project A Public Highway Authority 555 Eldorado Boulevard, Suite 130 Broomfield,Colorado 80021 Phone: 303-466-0567 • Fax: 303-404-3049 PARKWAY Email: nwp@northwestparkway.org www.northwestparkway.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Rogan Executive Director Northwest Parkway Highway Authority 303-466-0567 NORTHWEST PARKWAY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY NAMES CHIEF ENGINEER Richard Bauman to oversee design and construction of I-25/US 36 transportation corridor BROOMFIELD (September 12, 2000) The Northwest Parkway Highway Authority has hired a nationally recognized transportation expert as its chief engineer, overseeing the construction of the metro area's newest transportation corridor. Richard D. Bauman, currently regional manager and executive vice president for the Washington Group—formerly MK Centennial has extensive experience in the study, development and implementation of transit systems and the management of major road projects. He has been in charge of projects as diverse as improving toll roads leading into Beijing, China, to serving as oversight manager of the $1.7 billion Tran Urbano transit construction project in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bauman, who holds a PhD in transportation engineering, also has played an integral role in numerous local studies and construction projects, including the Eagle River Valley Rail Project, the Trillium Master Plan near Denver's Union Station, the E-470 toll road from Douglas County to Adams County, the North I-25 Bus/HOV Project and the AirTrain Corridor, an environmental study that would use high-speed mass transit to link downtown Denver to the Stapleton redevelopment project and Denver International Airport. Dr. Bauman begins his assignment with the Northwest Parkway Nov. 1, 2000, and will be responsible for all aspects of design and construction on I S FAX NO. 3035348876 P. 03 EP-13-2000 WED 09: 17 Rh pNorthwest Parkway Project A Public Highway Authority 555 Eldorado Boulevard, Suite 130 Broomfield,Colorado 80021 Phone:303-466-0567• Fax: 303-404-3049 Pa.h-tKV/AY Email: nwp®northwestparicway.org www.northwestpadcway.org the privately funded toll road. The 9.6-mile highway will connect Interstate 25 north of Denver to U.S. 36 near Interlocken and Flatiron Crossing mall in Broomfield. Construction is expected to begin next spring with completion projected for the final quarter of 2003. "Dick Bauman brings world class professional skills to this important project," said NWP Executive Director Steve Hogan. "His extraordinary experience ensures that the Northwest Parkway will be completed on time, within budget and with a strong sensitivity to the surrounding environment." The 4-lane, limited access highway will cost about$200 million, all funded by private monies. Completion of the project is expected to closely follow the completion of the I-25/E-470 interchange north of Denver. With the opening of the Northwest Parkway, motorists from the Broomfield and Boulder areas will be able to make easy connections with Denver International Airport on the northeast side of the Denver metro area and Douglas County to the south. The Northwest Parkway Authority was created under the auspices of state law. The governing board includes topiesentatives from the cities of Broomfield and Lafayette, Weld County, the Regional Transportation District, the Colorado Department of Transportation and from the private sector. #### SEP-13-2000 WED 09: 17 AM FAX NO. 303948876 P. 04 PRELIMINARY MEDIA LIST—NWP Denver Rocky Mountain News: Mike Patty,reporter Luke Clarke, suburban editor Vince Carroll, commentary editor Denver Post: Monte Whaley,Boulder County editor Trent Seibert,Adams County editor Evan Dreyer, city editor Arnie Rosenberg, suburban editor Bob Ewegen,deputy editorial page editor Chuck Green, columnist Boulder Daily Camera: Michael Cote, business editor Christine Reid,Broomfield reporter Kevin Kaufman, news editor Broomfield Enterprise: Matt Branaugh,reporter Golden Transcript: Joe Ross, executive editor Arvada Sentinel: Linda Tharp,editor Louisville Times and Lafayette News: Mary Snow,managing editor Denver Business Journal: Neil Westergaard, editor L. 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