CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011
Feb. 9, 2010, 3:00 am

CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011

The Colorado Department of Transportation has put 40 highway and airport projects totaling $136.8 million on its wish list for federal grants in 2011.

CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011 CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011

Strategist says transportation funding would be left in “scorched earth” by anti-government ballot measures

Three “scorched earth initiatives” on the Colorado ballot this fall would “bring Colorado state and local government construction activity to a halt,” political strategist Rick Reiter cautioned.

Strategist says transportation funding would be left in “scorched earth” by anti-government ballot measures Strategist says transportation funding would be left in “scorched earth” by anti-government ballot measures

Feds deliver on loans and grants RTD needs for FasTracks

FasTracks’ federal funding picture came into sharper focus on Friday as the Federal Transit Administration announced it will provide the sought-after $304 million in loans toward the conversion of Denver Union Station and $120 million in grants to three rail corridors.

Feds deliver on loans and grants RTD needs for FasTracks Feds deliver on loans and grants RTD needs for FasTracks

$700 million in potential projects on ready list for possible second stimulus

With the possibility of a second wave of stimulus funding coming out of Washington, Colorado’s transportation planners are taking early action to try to stay ahead of the crest.

$700 million in potential projects on ready list for possible second stimulus $700 million in potential projects on ready list for possible second stimulus

Commentary: Diverting FASTER funding to streetcar project is a bad idea

A streetcar line on Colfax Avenue may or may not be a good idea. But it's not a good idea to siphon money from bridge and road repair to help pay for it.

Commentary: Diverting FASTER funding to streetcar project is a bad idea Commentary: Diverting FASTER funding to streetcar project is a bad idea

Highways

CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011
Feb. 9, 2010, 3:00 am

The Colorado Department of Transportation has put 40 highway and airport projects totaling $136.8 million on its wish list for federal grants in 2011.
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Transit

Lakewood Edge: ColoRail raises concerns over Union Station funding and design
Feb. 8, 2010, 2:32 pm

Lakewood Edge reports that Colorado’s most active – and vocal – group of passenger-rail advocates is raising concerns over the federal government’s decision to guarantee more than $300 million in funding for Denver’s Union Station project, saying the money will go to build “a train station without trains.”
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Aviation

CDOT has $136.8 million wish list for feds to fund highway, airport projects in 2011
Feb. 9, 2010, 3:00 am

The Colorado Department of Transportation has put 40 highway and airport projects totaling $136.8 million on its wish list for federal grants in 2011.
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Construction

Loveland Reporter-Herald: New Design starts I-25/US 34 interchange reconstruction job
Feb. 8, 2010, 8:53 am

The Loveland Reporter-Herald reports that construction has begun on the $8.5 million redesigned interchange of Interstate 25 and U.S. 34 in Loveland. New Design Construction Co. of Denver is expected to take 10 months to complete the work.
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Finance

Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo West board wants county to keep $3.5 million pledge for roads
Feb. 8, 2010, 11:04 am

The Pueblo Chieftain reports that some Pueblo West board members would like more certainty about $3.5 million the county has promised the district for a roads project.
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Commentary

Commentary: Diverting FASTER funding to streetcar project is a bad idea
Feb. 3, 2010, 4:00 am

A streetcar line on Colfax Avenue between downtown Denver and Aurora’s Fitzsimons medical campus may or may not prove to be a good idea. That answer depends on studies yet to be completed. But no study is needed to know that it’s not a good idea to divert money from fixing roads and unsafe bridges to help pay for it.

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