54DD9DC9C3886B5F87258A3D006B918F Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL DISTRICTINTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEEDate Oct 3, 2023 Location Old State Library Presentation from Front Range Passenger Rail District - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/3A58E85BCE24...$File/AttachmentGFront Range Passenger Rail District Update.pdf?OpenElement AttachmentGFront Range Passenger Rail District Update.pdf 01:34:58 PM Andy Karsian, General Manager representing the Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD); Board Chair Jim Souby, representing the FRPRD; Debra Mulvey, board member representing the FRPRD; Daneya Esgar, board member and commissioner representing the FRPRD; and Chrissy Bright FRPRD presented information about the district (Attachment G). Mr. Karsian provided an update on the progress of district work. 01:35:42 PM Ms. Mulvey talked about the creation of the district. 01:36:39 PM Mr. Souby described the district, leadership, and stakeholders. 01:40:00 PM There was a discussion about partnerships and local coordination. 01:44:04 PM Mr. Souby indicated that the district is working with local governments on station planning and complying with railroad requirements. He talked about connection with other modes of transportation. 01:44:54 PM Mr. Souby talked about application for a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration for corridor identification and development. 01:45:45 PM Mr. Karsian provided information about where the district is today. He outlined the service development plan, required by the FRA. He indicated that the district is working with CDOT. Mr. Karsian outlined current work, including discussions about the purpose and need for the railway, ridership, and funding. 01:47:33 PM There was a discusion about funding for corridor identification through the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA). 01:48:56 PM There was a discussion about the availablity of financing once a route is identified, as well as other work on financing and the service plan. 01:49:18 PM Commissioner Esgar talked about the mechanisms for federal infrastructure funding. She outlined funding for district operation expenses; employee salaries and benefits; local government outreach; the district brand and communications; as well as capacity and expertise to pursue IIJA programs. 01:51:55 PM Commissioner Esgar talked about the proposed FRPRD bill. 01:55:56 PM There was a discussion about counties included in the district, which is currently in the Pueblo and Colorado Springs areas with possiblity for expansion. 01:58:23 PM The committee and presenters discussed the route for the railway. 02:01:07 PM The discussion on the route continued. 02:10:46 PM Mr. Souby discussed freight rail and the National Environmental Policy Act requirements.