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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM COLORADO CROSS-DISABILITY COALITION
INTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Oct 3, 2023
Location Old State Library
Presentation from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition - Committee Discussion Only
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09:08:29 AM |
Julie Reiskin, Executive
Director representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, introduced herself
and began her presentation (Attachment B).
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09:10:58 AM |
Director Reiskin
discussed the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs analysis of new state
programs including the Free Fair for Better Air program, the Bustang bus
service offered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and
recent rural transit improvements.
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09:12:43 AM |
Director Reiskin
presented the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs suggested improvements
to the transit system in the state. The suggestions included improvements
to workforce driver retention, pedestrian safety, and non-emergency Medicaid
medical transportation.
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09:13:54 AM |
Director Reiskin
offered the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs suggested legislative
solutions to the transit system improvements that the Coalition believes
is needed. Solutions include creation of a tax credit for RTD and Bustang
workers, prioritization of transit workers in housing programs, and college
credits.
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09:20:56 AM |
Director Reiskin
answered questions from the committee.
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