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I_TLRC_2023A 08/21/2023 08:35:40 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date 08/21/2023
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Cutter *
Dickson X
Exum X
Jaquez Lewis *
Lindsay X
Lindstedt X
Mabrey X
Mauro X
Parenti X
Pelton B. *
Priola X
Simpson X
Taggart X
Vigil X
Wilson X
Winter T. X
Winter F. X
Froelich X
Time 08:35:40 AM to 05:12:40 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
Introductions Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Regional Transportation District Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program Committee Discussion Only
Joint Presentation from Denver Regional Council of Governments and Washington State on Employer Responsibility and Commuter Benefits Committee Discussion Only
Colorado Department of Transportation Update, Bus Rapid Transit, and Traffic Safety with Department of Public Safety Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Freight Panel Advisory Committee Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Bicycle Colorado & AAA on Road Deaths Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Colorado Municipal League Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Greeley Transit and Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) on Youth Free Fare Transit Committee Discussion Only
Bill Draft Proposals Committee Discussion Only
Public Testimony Committee Discussion Only

Introductions - Committee Discussion Only



Presentation from Regional Transportation District - Committee Discussion Only
08:35:56 AM  
General Manager Debra
Johnson and Board Chair Lynn Guissinger, representing the Regional Transportation
District (RTD), presented information about the district, which is included
as Attachment A.
08:39:48 AM  
There was a discussion
about statistics and outcomes from the RTD Accountability Committee.  Ms.
Johnson talked about completion of the systemwide fare study and equity
analysis.  The board approved a new fare structure in July 2023, with
fares going into effect in the first quarter of 2024.  The new fare
structure will use fare capping, with discounts at 50 percent of the fare.
 The discount fare includes seniors 65 and older, people with disabilities,
Medicare recipients, and customers enrolled in the LiVE program.
08:47:24 AM  
Ms. Johnson outlined
the LiVE program and its expansion.  She outlined the Projects Partnership
Program that helps communities meet local needs.
08:52:50 AM  
Ms. Johnson provided
an update on driver recruitment and retention.  
08:59:50 AM  
Ms. Johnson talked
about the Zero Fare for Youth Pilot, getting kids to school and investing
in youth, as well as gaining future customers.  
09:06:18 AM  
There was a discussion
about the Zero Fare for Better Air program.  Ms. Johnson talked about
the goal of changing individual habits to encourage the public to take
public transportation several days a week.
09:08:00 AM  
The presenters responded to questions from committee members.
09:08:58 AM  
There was a discussion
about the workforce shortage and changes to address the issue, including
union pension updates and voluntary overtime.  Ms. Johnson also talked
about RTD's work-from-home policy.
09:12:50 AM  
Ms. Johnson talked
about collecting ridership statistics, including the use of automatic counters,
live service monitors, and calculations at the fare box.  There was
a request for data about ridership for specific lines.
09:15:44 AM  
There was discussion about regional bus service to Civic Center.
09:17:11 AM  
Ms. Johnson talked
about services for rail lines and frequency of travel.  She mentioned
that there is still a shortage of employees.
09:20:39 AM  
The committee discussed
communities that do not have easy access to light rail, as well as service
issues.  Ms. Johnson talked about traffic affecting buses, since there
are not always fixed lanes for buses.  She mentioned needing to work
with partners for bus lanes for a change in infrastructure.
09:24:41 AM  
The committee discussed
funding for RTD, the cancellation of the Bronco Ride, free fare for youth,
and working with school districts. Ms. Johnson talked about how federal
funds may often change district goals and programs.  The Bronco Ride
did not meet federal fund requirements, specifically Title Three requirements
surrounding equity.  She also mentioned that federal funds restrict
the district from providing school bus service.  
09:29:44 AM  
Ms. Johnson discussed
the governing structure of RTD.
09:31:53 AM  
Ms. Johnson talked
about the Zero Fare for Youth program.
09:33:44 AM  
Ms. Johnson mentioned
that riders feeling the effects of the driver shortage can sign up to receive
service alerts about issues.  She mentioned that the district is also
communicating with local communities.  General manager Johnson talked
about the display of updated information on platform signs.
09:36:42 AM  
There was a discussion about the service optimization plan, including starting up routes that were cut during the pandemic.
09:38:43 AM  
Ms. Johnson answered
questions about the use of cash for fares.
09:41:07 AM  
The committee discusssed
service animals and Access-a-Ride with Ms. Johnson.  



Presentation from Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program - Committee Discussion Only
09:45:53 AM  
Ron Papsdorf, representing
the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), talked about the organization
and the tranportation improvement program (TIP) process.  A copy of
his presentation is included as Attachment B.   He indicated that
DRCOG fulfills three primary roles: facilitating the state's regional transportation
planning commission and working to adopt a long range transportation plan;
acting as the area agency on aging; and fulfilling the role of a federal
metropolitan planning organization.  Mr. Papsdorf mentioned that DRCOG
works closely with RTD, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),
and local transportation commission members.
09:48:48 AM  
He continued talking
about the TIP, which is a four year program of funded projects.  He
explained several planning processes relate to the program, including the
metro vision regional transportation plan, which spans 20 years, and the
fiscally constrained regional transportation plan, also spanning 20 years.
  Mr. Papsdorf indicated that most resources go to maintaining the
system, rather than new projects.
09:50:47 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf mentioned
the recent plan that was adopted in 2021, and included safety, air quality,
regional transit, freight, multimodal ability, and active transportation.
 He said that in 2022 the plan was updated, including a focus on greenhouse
gas emissions.
09:52:27 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf talked
about state and federal funds, as well as funds allocated through DRCOG,
including the surface transportation block grant, congestion mitigation
air quality, multimodal and mitigation options fund, carbon reduction program,
and transportation alternatives.  He also talked about set aside programs,
including transportation demand services, regional transportation operations
and technology, air quality improvements, human service transportation,
and community mobility planning and innovation.
09:53:59 AM  
There was a discussion
about the TIP process as a dual model with funding going to regional and
subregional projects.  Mr. Papsdorf indicated that the regional share
is distributed first, at about 20 percent of funds.  He said that
these finds are applied for, evaluated, and allocated regionally.  Eighty
percent of funds flow through the subregional process with projects submitted,
evaluated, and recommended within the subregion.
09:56:18 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf talked
about funding sources.  He indicated that the multimodal transportation
and mitigation options fund was renewed as part of the passage of Senate
Bill 21-260, and includes a 50 percent match of funds and American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) funds in fiscal year 2022.  He said that these projects
must be complet by 2026.  The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(IIJA), added new programs and increased funds through formula programs.
 Goals for the TIP process include meeting ARPA deadlines; maximizing
potential leverage with similar project types; integrateating greenhouse
gas emission (GHG) rules; and integrating outcomes of the 2050 regional
transportation plan review.
09:58:36 AM  
There was a discussion
about two tracks for the TIP process, air quality and multimodal or alternative
mode projects, and the surface transportation block grant program which
is the most flexible funding that may be used for many things.
09:59:36 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf talked
about dollar amounts distributed for the air quality and multimodal track
process which began in January 2022.
10:01:14 AM  
He mentioned that
the application is a rigourous process where projects must relate to regional
goals and impacts; priorities in the metro vision plan; the amount of federal,
state, and additional funds that can be leveraged; and projects that are
shovel ready.
10:02:24 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf indicated
that between 2024 and 2027, TIP will invest $495 million in transportation
with a total investment of $2.2 billion from all funding sources.  
He indicated that 64 percent of projects are in or near an urban center;
73 percent of projects are on a high-injury network, resulting in 51 fewer
fatal crashes and 302 fewer serious injury crashes; and 70 percent of projects
will implement Complete Streets elements.
10:04:41 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf shared
additional accomplishments, including the improvement of 190 intersections
for all transportation modes.  He shared that improvements include
25 percent roadway; 45 percent active transportation; 95 miles of bike
and pedestrian facilites; 97 miles of transit; 34 studies to prepare for
future projects; and 80 percent for existing transit.
10:05:57 AM  
There was a discussion
about the inclusion of GHG emission reductions in the TIP process.
10:07:44 AM  
The committee discussed
leveraging partnerships and effectiveness.  Mr. Papsdorf talked about
the bus rapid transit program with CDOT and RTD and mentioned that there
are five corridors.  He said that $50 million was invested through
the TIP process to help implement the program, but there are some constraints
on funds.
10:11:07 AM  
There was a discussion
about bike infrastructure.  Mr. Papsdorf said that a focus on safety
is important since bicyclist and pedestrian fatalaties have increased by
25 percent, which is alarming for a group that makes up only 5 percent
of all travel modes.  
10:13:25 AM  
Mr. Papsdorf mentioned
that every planning decision is tied together, including how investments
will achieve larger goals.  Mr. Papsdorf indicated that regional involvement
and discussions are important.  He said that DRCOG is focused on maximizing
efficiency and stated that while driving must occur, balance is needed.
10:16:34 AM  
There was a discussion
about equity in awarding and rating projects.  Mr. Papsdorf acknowledged
that equity is a significant consideration and that there is a federal
requirment for environmental justice.  He went on to say that equity
is imbedded in the proposed project and evaluation criteria, such as the
need to address specific populations.



Joint Presentation from Denver Regional Council of Governments and Washington State on Employer Responsibility and Commuter Benefits - Committee Discussion Only

10:21:30 AM  
Nisha Mokshagundam,
the Way to Go Manager representing the Denver Regional Council of Governments,
and Mike Hughes, Executive Director representing the West Corridor Transportation
Management Association, provided information about the Way to Go and Empoyer-based
Trip Reduction Programs (Attachment C).  
10:23:10 AM  
Ms. Mokshagundam
went over the Way to Go partnership with eight metro-area transportation
management associations, including goals, funding, and management of a
voluntary effort with employers that has been around for a decade. She
said that the goals of the program are to reduce congestion and improve
air quality and that the funding is from federal congestion mitigation
air quality funds.  She went over the reach of the program and tactics,
including employer and community outreach, campaigns, events like Bike
to Work Day, and foundational resources. Ms. Mokshagundam talked about
the successes of the program, including the second largest Bike to Work
Day in the country and the provision of maps to 12,800 families in 133
schools.  
10:29:59 AM  
There was a discussion
about the Way to Go portal for employers wanting to recruit, assist, and
retain employees by using commute support and trip reduction. Ms. Mokshagundam
said that the portal includes a dashboard that has data visualizations
for employer and employee surveys, a trip reduction plan developed by Way
to Go, and information about employee commute modes.
10:30:58 AM  
Mr. Hughes presented
information about employer responsibility and the connection with the Colorado
climate action plan.
10:34:02 AM  
Mr. Hughes talked
aboout problems with rulemaking related to the Employee Trip Reduction
Program including privacy concerns, cost, economic concerns, and mandates
to consumers.  He talked about the proposal, which only included the
region's largest employers with 100 to 250 or more employees; employer
identified  transportation benefits; a survey of employees to determine
commute reduction opportunities; the selection of multiple trip reduction
recommendations; and annual reporting through the Way to Go platform.
10:36:57 AM  
Ricardo Gotla, Transportation
Demand Management Program Supervisor representing the Washington Department
of Transportation, provided information on Washington state's transportation
demand management and commute trip reduction program.  The presentation
is included as Attachment D.  
10:43:59 AM  
Mr. Gotla defined
transportation demand management (TDM) as the use of transportation options,
motivation, and infrastructure to enhance access to and use of a transportation
network capacity. He listed a variety of ways to implement TDM, including
incentives, providing non-drive-alone options, and choices in infrastructure
for how people may access the community.  Mr. Gotla mentioned that
commuters in the commute trip reduction (CTR) program significantly increased
their use of non-drive-alone modes of transportation.
10:46:41 AM  
Mr. Gotla mentioned
that the Washington state pogram is the largest in the country.  
10:49:28 AM  
Mr. Gotla discussed
the program details, including that is helps 550,000 commuters; over 1,000
employers; 12 transit agencies; the state department of transportation;
the CTR board; the legislature; six regional and metropolitan planning
organizations; and 60 local governments.
10:50:20 AM  
Mr. Gotla indicated
that the program addresses 96 percent of daily trips, including family
and personal errands, social and recreational activites, commuters, and
others.



Colorado Department of Transportation Update, Bus Rapid Transit, and Traffic Safety with Department of Public Safety - Committee Discussion Only
10:54:16 AM  
The committee took a brief recess.
10:54:20 AM  
The committee came
back to order.
10:54:38 AM  
Emily Haddawy, legislative
liaison representing the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),
made introductory remarks about CDOT's presentation (Attachment E).  Shoshana
Lew, Exectuvie Diretor of CDOT, talked about the department and its current
maintenance activities to prepare for winter.
11:04:44 AM  
Director Lew shared
that the department's vacancy rate is lower than last year at this time.
 She shared that in August 2022 the vacancy rate was at 37 percent,
while this year the rate is at 18 percent.
11:05:58 AM  
John Lorme, Division
of Maintenance and Operations Director representing CDOT, talked about
preparations for winter.  Director Lorme shared that the division
plows the equivalent 6.5 million miles annual, and that the current workforce
is younger than previoulsy and that accident rates are down.
11:10:23 AM  
There was a discussion
about post winter repairs, including Berthoud Pass and the Eisenhower Johnson
Memorial Tunnels.
11:10:53 AM  
Mr. Lorme discussed
a new career development course to help road maintainers become managers.
 He indicated that the department is focusing recruitment on 18 to
21 year old individuals.  Mr. Lorme said that salaries have increased
from $36,000 to $55,000 and compensation includes housing.  In addition,
he indicated that the accident rate for new employees is near zero.  
11:13:21 AM  
Mr. Lorme said that
the department is building employee housing, in addition to offering a
housing stipend for employees.  He talked about four projects in Frisco,
Fairplay, Basalt, and Steamboat Springs.  Mr. Lorme said that the
Frisco and Fairplay projects are in the development stage.  He talked
about the development of an unused vacant lot in Fairplay which is using
vacancy savings from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Mr. Lorme said that the
lot will include 12 family homes and cost $6.5 million.  He shared
that employees staying in the housing will support the Highway 285 corridor,
including Highway 9 and US Highway 24.
11:16:01 AM  
Mr. Lorme talked
about other department housing untis in Frisco and Glenwood Springs.  He
said that the department shares a 22 house development in Frisco with the
town, with 11 units specifically for CDOT.  Mr. Lorme said that the
Glenwood Springs housing is a joint project with the Iron Mountain Hot
Springs and includes administrative offices for CDOT and the Colorado State
Patrol (CSP), as well as 19 apartments, with four for CDOT employees and
several for CSP employees.
11:17:27 AM  
Ryan Noles, Bus Rapid
Transit Program Manager representing CDOT Region One, provided information
about the program.  Mr. Noles talked about the goals of the bus rapid
transit (BRT) program for Region One, including a reduction in greenhouse
gas emissions and delays for passengers, viable transit for the future,
improving transportation options, and moving more people across the transportation
system in additional modes of transportation.
11:18:56 AM  
Mr. Noles talked
about the inclusion of BRT in the 10-year transportation plan, including
the expenditure of $170 million over the next two to three years.  Mr.
Noles continued to talk about the program regionally, including several
feasibility studies from the Regional Transportation District, the Denver
Regional Council of Governments Metro Vision 2050, and Denver Moves Transit.
 He said that 29 corridors were identified for BRT with development
of two moving forward, East Colfax and Colorado Highwy 119.  Mr. Noles
shared that the evaluation included ridership, cost, reduced vehicle miles
traveled, and saving time.  He talked about typical BRT elements,
including rapid service with higher frequency; dedicated lanes or signal
priority; stations; and a better experience than local bus service.  
11:23:31 AM  
The timeline for
BRT implementation was discussed.  Mr. Noles talked about the first
project on Federal Boulevard, Wagon Road Park and Ride to Englewood station.
 He said that the project is currently going through the National
Enviornmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and preliminary design.  


Mr. Noles outlined the Colorado Boulevard BRT project, between I-70 and
I-25, and indicated that a corridor study started last month.  Mr.
Noles said that the projects will focus on key corridors that connect high
volume routes.
11:26:52 AM  
Keith Stefanik, Chief
Engineer representing CDOT, talked about traffic safety.  Mr. Stefanik
talked about reducing serious injuries and fatalaties by 15 percent and
mentioned that injuries and fatalaties have increased since 2013.  He
shared factors in fatalities, including impaired driving, agressive driving,
speeding, and roadway departure.
11:29:38 AM  
Mr. Stafanik talked
about increases in pedestrian, bicycle,  motorcycle, and large trucks
accidents.
11:30:03 AM  
Mr. Stefanik provided
details on the overall perspective of advancing safety, including establishing
a safety culture in CDOT, by focusing on safe roads, safe driving, safe
people, and post care.  He mentioned that the approach is a holistic
approach and includes 425 core safety projects, 29 shovel ready projects,
and 38 immediate projects.  Mr. Stefanik provided additional details
about the projects.  
11:33:31 AM  
Mr. Stefanik talked
about partners working toward safe driving, including the National HighwayTraffic
Safety Administration and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP).  He also
talked about new programs and initiatives, including the Second Annual
Colorado Traffic Safety Summit and law enforcement education events to
foster community engagement and support.
11:35:02 AM  
Mr. Stefanik discussed
post-crash care as a measure to eliminate secondary crashes by clearing
crashes quickly.  He talked further about efforts to improve Colorado's
traffic indicent management in six jurisdictions with high rates of serious
injuries and fatalities.
11:37:36 AM  
He mentioned that
CDOT is working with CSP on speed enforcement, impairment, and media campaigns.
11:38:21 AM  
Mr. Stefanik discussed
fatality data and road conditions, including any data that CSP may have.
 The chair asked that CDOT send the map of road projects currently
underway to the committee.
11:41:55 AM  
Mr. Lorne will check
into mowing on roadways and the effect on accidents that involve animals
and sight and touch base with Senator Pelton.
11:44:24 AM  
There was a discussion
about driving impaired, including the cause, substances, and other issues.
 Mr. Stefanik will provide data on this issue and indicated that there
is a rise in impaired driving due to substance and alcohol use.  He
mentioned that federal funds are used for media campaigns.
11:46:46 AM  
Mr. Stefanik talked
about an increase in the use of media and the effectiveness of campaigns.
 He mentioned that social media and paid advertisments reach the public
the best, but campaigns and placement of information has to be changed
regularly.
11:49:39 AM  
There was a discussion
about the employee housing program, including caps on payments, in addition
to a comparison to the market rate for housing.  Mr. Lorne indicated
that CDOT is working with the property management in their organiziation
and that the payments are based on employee salary.  He mentioned
that the project is focused on first line employees.
11:59:47 AM  
There was a discussion about speed and roadwork in Glenwood Canyon.
12:02:06 PM  
Mr. Noles answered
questions about BRT timelines, including traffic analysis and communication.
 He mentioned that CDOT is looking at improving existing service while
the projects are being implemented.
12:05:32 PM  
Mr. Stafanik will
provide statistics on safety to Representative Dickson.  
12:07:18 PM  
There was a discussion
about rural road projects and budget.  Representatives from CDOT affirmed
the committment to rural roads and indicated that money can shift based
on federal dollars, although six percent each year is committed to the
rural road repair program.  There was a request to be included in
discussion about funding commitments.
12:09:39 PM  
The committee took
a recess for lunch.



Presentation from Freight Panel Advisory Committee - Committee Discussion Only

01:08:01 PM  
The committee came
back to order.
01:08:10 PM  
Craig Hurst, Freight
Mobility and Safety Branch Manager representing the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT), provided an update on the Colorado Freight Advisory
Council (Attachment F).  Mr. Hurst said that the panel is a partnership
between the private sector and local planning partners that provides feedback
to the state and federal government on transportation legislation.  
01:08:35 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about how the panel supports initiatives and strategies to promote and
improve the safe movement of freight.  
01:10:54 PM  
Mr. Hurst indicated
that the executive committee for the council meets monthly.  He said
that the steering committee only meets as needed, while the subcommittee
meets quarterly and reports back to council.
01:12:13 PM  
Mr. Hurst provided
information about CDOT's freight program and freight mobility and safety,
established in January 2022 as a result of Senate Bill 21-160.  He
said that the program combines the freight and operations plan and focuses
on four key areas, including operations, planning, partnerships, and investment.
 He indicated that operations includes things like routes, parking,
emergencies, and permits.
01:15:38 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about investments in freight through the National Highway Freight Program,
including $120 million total.  He mentioned that the goal is to push
funding to all areas within Colorado.
01:18:08 PM  
Mr. Hurst indicated
that one-third of Colorado's economy and one-fifth of Colorado's jobs are
tied to freight.  He said that $341 billion dollars of products are
moved in and out of the state.  He indicated that the dollar amount
of products and tonnage of products will most likely increase with continued
population increases.
01:19:06 PM  
The history of freight
planning was discussed, including freight sector industry partnerships.
 Mr. Hurst talked about the first commercial driver license (CDL)
apprenticeship program started virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 He said that the program is now housed within state work force programs.
 Mr. Hurst mentioned freight parking playbook which provides information
to local governments.
01:21:48 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about the Colorado Freight Plan which is required by the federal government
every four years.  He said that the plan is a strategic policy.  Mr.
Hurst mentioned that a new plan is currently under development and will
be ready by the end of the year.  The plan includes eight key areas:
safety, mobility, asset condition, climate and environment, risk and resiliency,
equity and inclusion, economy and community, and businesses and consumers.
01:23:32 PM  
Mr. Hurst oultined
funding for the program through the national highway freight program for
more than 70 projects in all corners of the state, totaling $179 million.
01:24:09 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about additional planning directives which cover four key areas, including
industry partnerships that help provide important information, safety education,
workforce development, and the Colorado Delivers program which helps the
public understand the products that trucks are moving.
01:25:09 PM  
There was a discussion
about freight operations, including issuing permits.  Mr. Hust indicated
over 300,000 permits have been issued each year for the last five years.
 He said that a four person crew answers more than 12,500 calls and
3,000 chats per year.  Mr. Hurst said that the program brings in $8.5
to $9 million in revenue each year and that some of the funds support bridge
and tunnel infrastructure.  
01:26:34 PM  
Mr. Hurst detailed
the types of cargo being shipped through the state that involve permits,
including 48 percent of freight for construction equipment and materials.
 He said that the top five commodities being moved with permits from
2017 through 2022 include construction equipment, construction materials,
oil, field equipment, farm equipment, and wind energy.  
01:27:06 PM  
There was an in depth
discussion about oversized and overweight permits.  Mr. Hurst said
that 40 percent of permits are for annual use for trucks that are operating
in the state every day.  He indicated that the most utilized highway
section related to permits is Highway 287 to I-70 along the Oklahoma border
or the Ports to Plains Highway which is a federal freight route.  Mr.
Hurst said that this section of highway sees a great deal of goods from
the Houston port.  He talked about weaknesses in roadways from a freight
perspective, such as routes with low clearance.  Mr. Hurst talked
about the distribution of weight on and the impact to roads by oversize
or overweight loads.  Finally, he talked about the use of I-270 as
a major route for trucks which includes 30 percent of routed permits.
01:29:39 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about communication related to freight.  He mentioned the freight.colorado.gov
website as the best source of communication with truck drivers.  Mr.
Hurst said that the site includes maps and education on truck safety.  He
talked about a new safety campaign, the Mountain Rules, whose slogan is,
"slow, steady, and safe for the long haul".  He mentioned
that 90 percent of runaway trucks are from out of state.
01:32:02 PM  
Mr. Hurst discussed
more details about freight industry sector partnerships.  He mentioned
the expansion of the CDL apprenticeship program, now with the Adams County
Workforce Development Center and expanding to centers statewide.
01:33:02 PM  
Mr. Hurst talked
about additional key projects, including the repair of 41 timber bridges;
a P3-like partnership with Bennet at the Luv's truck stop on Highway 79
that created 114 parking spots for trucks along the I-70 corridor east
of Denver;  a statewide weight in motion program at ports of entry
to enforce size and weight limits; repairs to a key weight restricted bridge
just north of the New Mexico-Colorado border that was forcing traffic onto
Highway 287; in cab communications to message drivers about issues while
they are still in other states; and 11 port-of-entry enforcement pull outs
for safety for sites that do not have a port of entry inspection location.
01:35:19 PM  
Mr. Hurst provided
information about the variety of large objects that are moved throughout
the state, such as wind energy components, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) heat shields and crew capsules, bridge girders, manufactured
buildings, aggregates, beer fermenters, and electric transformers.
01:38:51 PM  
There was a discussion
about the inclusion of truck drivers on the council.  Mr. Hurst indicated
that the council works with partners, such as the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum
Marketers, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, and the Denver Transportation
Club, to continue the involvement of drivers.  
01:41:36 PM  
Mr. Hurst answered
questions about recent driving laws, such as disabled vehicles and truck
speeding.  He indicated that this is an ongoing issue and the program
works on safety and education, especially with drivers from out of state.
 Mr. Hurst indicated that the council continues to work with partners,
such as the Colorado State Patrol.  He talked about the new roundabout
law and the use of QR codes and YouTube videos which can be heard or viewed
in a number of languages to educate drivers.
01:46:04 PM  
There was a discussion
about overscheduling drivers.  Mr. Hurst indicated that the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration has jurisdiction over drive time and
scheduling and there are electronic logs.  He mentioned that this
can affect a drive or business safety record.  
01:49:47 PM  
Greg Fulton, President
of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), provided a freight presentation
(Attachment G).  Mr Fulton talked about traffic enforcement for trucks,
salaries, safety, and trucking businesses.  He provided statistics
about the industry in Colorado, including that 79 percent of all Colorado
communities are served only by trucks for their freight needs.  Mr.
Fulton talked about legislation passed in 2023, including traffic fines
for safety and speed and roundabouts.  
02:02:41 PM  
Mr. Fulton talked
about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the trucking industry.  He
provided information about different types of emissions and strides made
since 1998 with new trucks.  Mr. Fulton talked about the new California
advanced clean truck rule related to emissions.  He talked about congestion,
roadway conditions, and bottlenecks as challenges to lower emissions.  Mr.
Fulton mentioned the cost and weight of batteries for new vehicles, as
well as charging infrastructre for fleets.
Mr. Fulton
talked about CMCA priorities,including safety, reduced GHG emissions, especially
in economically disadvantaged areas, and truck parking.
02:14:13 PM  
Mr. Fulton talked
about five effective strategies for diesel and GHG reductions in trucking,
including replacing trucks from 2009 and earlier; providing a grant program
for small companies to replace trucks; replacement of state fleets; compliance
with air quality rules; and incentives to reduce emissions.
02:14:52 PM  
Mr. Fulton detailed
proposed legislation for the committee's consideration, including a higher
penalty for failure to have a commercial driver license.  



Presentation from Bicycle Colorado & AAA on Road Deaths - Committee Discussion Only
02:23:54 PM  
Rachel Hultin, Director
of Policy and Government Affairs for Bicycle Colorado, provided information
about road and traffic injuries and deaths for those not traveling in a
car (Attachment H).  She talked about the goals of Bicycle Colorado.
 Ms. Hultin shared the federal definition of a vulnerable road user,
including pedestrians, bicyclists, other cyclists, and a person in a personal
conveyance.  She mentioned that the definition is used for federal
assessments and funding.  
02:25:55 PM  
Ms. Hultin provided
statistics about pedestrian crashes and deaths and mentioned that last
year was the deadliest year for road users, especially those traveling
on foot.  She said that 36 percent of fatalities occurred outside
of a vehicle and included vulnerable road users and motorcylists.  She
talked about contributing factors to an uptick in fatalities and injuries,
including more vulnerable road users, dangerous road designs, heavier and
faster vehicles, insufficient funding, and road user behavior.
02:27:49 PM  
Ms. Hultin shared
that dangerous road design can contribute to accidents, since roads are
often designed to handle a maximum volume of cars at a particular time.
 She indicated that when there is less traffic on roads outside of
a high volume time, cars may drive faster since there are fewer cars.
02:29:29 PM  
She stated that vehicle
speed and weight, insufficient funding, and road user behavior are also
contributing to deaths and accidents for vulnerable road users.  She
talked about how speeds are set and about the field of vision being less
on larger cars.
02:31:20 PM  
Ms. Hultin outlined
the safe sytems approach, which focuses on human mistakes and human vulnerabilities
in design.  She said that redundancies are worked into the system
to protect everyone.  She mentioned that due to our accident and fatality
numbers, 15 percent of federal funds must be spent on road users.  Ms.
Hultin said that funding is being spent on bike lanes, improved crossings,
and slowing speeds.

Ms. Hultin outlined several efforts to address increased fatalaties and
injuries for vulnerable road users, including shift driving, road user
assessments, and a safety transportation program.  She said that shift
driving is an education program in partnership with CDOT to change driver
behavior.  Ms. Hultin talked about a road user assessment that identifies
who, when, where, and vulnerable road users are being killed.  She
said that with this information funding may be directed to those areas
or situations.  Ms. Hultin also talked about the state's safety transportation
program that sets engineering principles to direct funding using data engineering
systems.



Presentation from Bicycle Colorado & AAA on Road Deaths - Committee Discussion Only
02:33:47 PM  
Skyler McKinley,
Regional Director of AAA Colorado, provided a presentation about automobiles
and traffic safety (Attachment I).  He provided background about AAA
and the goals of traffic safety, including preventing crashes and severe
injuries and fatalities.
02:38:18 PM  
Mr. McKinley talked
about speed and vehicle size in accidents.  He mentioned that the
faster a car is going means that the crash may result in death.
02:40:39 PM  
Mr. McKinley talked
about the size and weight of cars.  He said that larger cars are more
dangerous for pedestrians.  Mr. Mckinley talked about the popularity
of larger and heavier cars.
02:43:57 PM  
Mr. McKinley talked
about safety measures that will assist in saving lives or preventing injuries
in accidents.  He said that the most important measure is building
infrastructure to protect or separate vulnerable road users from cars.
02:47:14 PM  
There was a discussion
about the weight of electric cars and the cost of tires and wear and tear
on infrastructure.  He mentioned that AAA is focusing on tire replacements,
since electric cars seem to have higher wear and tear on their tires because
of the weight of batteries in the car.  He also said that heavier
vehicles can put more wear and tear on roads.
02:51:14 PM  
Ms. Hultin talked
about partnerships with DRCOG and the vision zero action plan.  She
said that DRCOG focuses on projects in corridors where there are a higher
number of accidents.  Ms. Hultin said she would like to see dedicated
funding for areas where people are being killed and injured.
02:54:14 PM  
There was a discussion
about fatalities by age.  Ms. Hultin indicated that both older and
younger users are represented in the statistics.  She mentioned that
CDOT has a dashboard of statistics.  Ms. Hultin will send data to
Senator Cutter.  
02:55:07 PM  
There was a discussion
about fatality increases and where fatalities occur.  Ms. Hultin said
tha many of the fatalities are in the seven to eight counties along the
front range.  She said that there are also some fatalities in Grand
Junction.
02:56:59 PM  
Ms. Hultin addressed
questions about road design and how separation may de-sensitize drivers
from seeing pedestrians and bicyclists.  She mentioned that it is
best to look at cost effective safety where people are encountering deadly
situations, since the roads cannot be built from scratch. Ms. Hultin said
that spot investments can work, but if a community is being built from
scratch it is more effective to integrate safety design for vulnerable
road users from the inception.
02:58:58 PM  
There was a discussion
about the reliability of crash data.  Mr. McKinley indicated that
there may be data gaps.  He mentioned that uniform reporting of statistics
is not happening.  Mr. McKinley mentioned that there are archaic systems
that do not commincate and suggested that the state may need to start from
scratch on this issue.
03:01:07 PM  
A member commented
about cars and bicyclists, including letting drivers know that cyclists
have the right of way.  The discussion continued with roundabouts,
as many drivers may not understand how to use this infrastructure.
 
03:04:28 PM  
There was a discussion
about e-bikes and older riders.  A member commented that older persons
may be challenged by hearing, sight, and balance issues.
03:05:14 PM  
Ms. Hultin talked
about the importance of signs as a safety investment in infrastructure.
 She talked about budgets for signs, especially how there is no budget
for outright replacement for when signs are being replaced.  Ms. Hultin
talked about funding for training on road safety and building infrastructure.
 She talked about how e-bikes are often an introduction to bikes with
less confident users, so redundancy in the infrastructure is important
for this reason.



Presentation from Colorado Municipal League - Committee Discussion Only
03:08:17 PM  
Meghan MacKillop,
representing the Colorado Municipal League, provided a presentation about
vehicle noise (Attachment J).  Council Member Casey Brown, representing
the City of Golden, and Chief Joe Harvey, representing the Golden Police,
also presented.
03:10:49 PM  
There was a discussion
about the challenges of highway traffic and noise.  Councilmember
Brown talked about the issue as a quality of life and health issue.  He
talked about the noise that commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and motorcycles
make, including the modification of mufflers.
03:12:44 PM  
Council Member Brown
talked about state laws, including the requirement for mufflers on all
automobiles and mufflers for jake brakes.  He mentioned that enforcement
can be a problem, including roadside inspections.  He mentioned that
fines can be an issue, as they don't seem to be high enough to deter an
issue.
03:15:17 PM  
Local ordinances and signs may not be working on the noise issues.
03:16:28 PM  
Council Member Brown
talked about looking at mufflers in an emissions inspection, higher fines
for fleet operators, and noise cameras that function like a red light camera.
03:19:41 PM  
There was a discussion
about exhibition of speed or racing as a way to enforce noise laws.  Chief
Harvey mentioned that this type of charge may be better handled by the
noise system and law enforcement together.  He mentioned that the
data could be a useful indicator of when patrols should be increased in
an area to address issues.
03:22:45 PM  
Council Member Brown
answered questions about increased fines.  He mentioned that increased
fines over time may be helpful to for repeat violations.  There was
also a discussion about solving a problem that may be disappearing due
to the increased use of electric vehicles.
 
03:24:59 PM  
There was a discussion
about costs for adding cameras versus muffler inspections.
03:28:23 PM  
Council Member Brown
answered questions about succesful studies or strategies in other states
on this issue, such as New York.



Presentation from Greeley Transit and Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) on Youth Free Fare Transit - Committee Discussion Only

03:30:23 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
03:37:37 PM  
The committee came back to order.
03:39:17 PM  
Michelle Johnson,
Mobility Manager for Greeley Evans Transit, and Operations Supervisor Leighton
Powell, Greeley Evans Transit, provided information about the ride free
with school ID transit program (Attachment K).  The program began
in 2013 when the City of Greeley participated in an Achieving Community
Excellence (ACE) nationwide incentive.
03:41:40 PM  
Ms. Johnson indicated
that the city partnered with the Weld County 6 School District to offer
free rides to students with a school ID.  She mentioned that the program
was launched to get kids to school and enrich lives by allowing for participation
in after school activities, including jobs.  Ms. Johnson mentioned
that ridership on increased by 313 percent.



Ms. Johnson said that the City of Greeley completed a student survey to
gauge the success of the program.  She said that in 2016 and 2017,
students could participate in free breakfast programs by riding transit.
 Ms. Johnson indicated that students were able to participate after
school in academic activities, student clubs, jobs, and social activities.
 She mentioned that parents were able to complete their work day,
knowing that their students had reliable transportation.
03:43:08 PM  
Ms. Johnson said
that as school enrollment increased, so did ridership.  She said that
the city has established partnerships to expand the program for students
at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, and
Aims Community College.
03:43:51 PM  
Mr. Powell talked
a project for the UC Health Hospital in Greeley, Project Search.  He
said that the project provides transportation to the hospital for students
with disabilities needing to get to the hospital for jobs and internships.
 Mr. Powell mentioned that participants would meet at the Greeley
Mall Transit Center for an existing call and ride service to the hospital.
 He said that four students used the transportation, and all of the
students graduated with high marks from the program.  Mr. Powell said
that three students have full-time employment and one student lives on
his own.  He mentioned that currently seven students use the program,
with six students riding the transportation.
03:47:29 PM  
Ms. Johnson said
that most students would not go to school if the transportation was not
available.
03:48:01 PM  
Ann Rajewski, Executive
Director for the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA), presented
information about youth free fare transit (Attachment L).  Ms. Rajewski
said that CASTA is a trade association for agencies and employees who work
in transportation. She talked about the variety of programs offered by
CASTA.  
03:49:23 PM  
Executive Director
Rajewski presented the benefits of youth fare free programs, including
access and mobility for 20 percent of the population, lower family transportation
expenses, independence for kids, reduced vehicle miles traveled, and transit
navigation skills for kids.
03:50:50 PM  
Ms. Rajewski talked
about the use of transit by kids for activities, jobs, and programs.  She
indicated that kids are not using school buses because of school choice
because bus service may not be offered to those outside of the district,
the bus may not be provided in rural areas outside of town limits, and
there is a bus driver shortage.
03:52:56 PM  
Ms. Rajewski provided
information about youth transit programs.  She talked about the use
of transit programs in La Junta for schools and summer programs where 40
percent of riders are chilren.  Ms. Rajewski talked about the City
of Fountain where 15 percent of riders are youth.  She mentioned a
number of cities and their free fare programs.
03:57:03 PM  
Ms. Rajewski requested
that a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill be drafted to address
kids' mobility needs in Colorado.
03:57:44 PM  
There was a discussion
about the effects of increased funding in youth free fare transit programs.
 Ms. Rajewski talked about year round funding as a way to provide
dependable mobility for kids for schools, programs, and jobs, as well as
a higher quality of life, lower vehicle miles traveled, and independence.



Bill Draft Proposals - Committee Discussion Only
04:01:03 PM  
Jery Payne and Jason
Gelender, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, provided
an introduction to the bill draft process.  Chair Froelich provided
additional directions to the committee on the bill draft process.  Mr.
Gelender answered questions about information needed to draft bills.
04:01:45 PM  
Senator Pelton proposed
drafting bill seven, increase Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
construction cap, to increase the CDOT project cost cap to $350,000 and
adjust for inflation each year.  
04:07:24 PM  
Senator Winter proposed
drafting bill five, Children's Hospital update to car seat safety, to better
define safety requirements for the length of time children sit backwards
in a car seat; provide education on the installation car seats; define
the age for when children no longer have to sit in a booster seat; and
define the age when children can sit in the front seat of a car.  
04:08:37 PM  
Representative Mabrey
proposed drafting bill six, railway safety, to address the excessive length
of trains; address understaffed trains; limit the amount of time that a
public crossing may be obstructed; require the installation of wayside
detectors to monitor when trains crash;  allow for the participation
of a union representative in accident investigation when trains crash;
require increased insurance when hazardous materials are transported; and
require the provision of hazardous materials training by railroads for
first responders on hazardous materials train routes.
04:10:34 PM  
Senator Cutter proposed
drafting bill one, protections for vulnerable road users, to provide funding
options for infrastructure improvements to reduce fatalaties for vulnerable
road users and explore funding for bicyclists to assist with this effort.
04:11:17 PM  
Senator Priola proposed
drafting bill 13, statewide transit pass, to purchase a yearly statewide
transit pass that may be used across transportation jurisdictions, on a
variety of modes, including bus, train, and others, and to include a tax
credit related to statewide transit.
04:13:13 PM  
Senator Winter proposed
drafting bill two, car noise pollution, to provide local governments with
the ability to implement new technologies to enforce noise pollution laws.
04:14:12 PM  
Representative Parenti
proposed drafting bill 15, updates for traffic accident reports, to create
a committee to update and standardize traffic accident reports for the
use of data in transit and safety planning.
04:15:30 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
proposed drafting bill three, governance of the Front Range Passenger Rail
District, to provide clarifications and efficiencies for the governance
of the Front Range Passenger Rail District in elections, quorom clarity,
appointee and collaboration process, and other non substantial modifications
for district administration.
04:16:21 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
proposed drafting bill nine, regulation of the towing industry in nonconsensual
and crime victim towing, to prohibit integration of industry entities,
such as parking lots and towing companies; increase data collection at
the Public Utilites Commission (PUC); update conflict of interest standards
for the Towing Task Force; require greater flexibility for consumers presenting
documentation to retrieve cars; require the PUC to create a document for
consumers that explains their rights; allow consumer rights advocates in
vehicle release offices; and allow for the suspension or revocation of
a towing carriers license for failing to serve the public interest.
04:18:23 PM  
Senator Winter proposed
drafting bill 10, driver education, to address safety and affordability.
04:19:43 PM  
Representative Dickson
proposed drafting bill 12, fines for traffic violations scaled to income.
04:21:59 PM  
Senator Winter proposed
drafting bill 4, restore higher penalties for invalid commercial driver
licenses (CDL).
04:23:10 PM  
Senator Pelton proposed
drafting bill eight, rights-of-way property tax relief, to exempt landowners
from property tax on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) rights-of-way
that are not properly maintained by CDOT.
04:24:07 PM  
Representative Dickson
proposed drafting bill 11, no parking minimums for establishments that
serve alcohol.
04:28:11 PM  
The committee took a short recess.
04:32:28 PM  
The committee came back to order.
04:37:55 PM  
Representative Froelich
proposed drafting bill 16, youth free transit pass.


04:40:49 PM
 Motion Draft bill one, infrastructure improvements to reduce vulnerable road user injuries and fatalities, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Cutter
Seconded Taggart
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:42:29 PM
 Motion Draft bill two, vehicle noise pollution reduction, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker No
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay No
Lindstedt No
Mabrey No
Mauro No
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil No
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 7   NO: 13   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:43:04 PM
 Motion Draft bill three, governance of Front Range Passenger Rail District, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Jaquez Lewis
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:44:50 PM
 Motion Draft bill four, restore higher penalties for failure to have a valid commercial driver license, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 15   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:45:33 PM
 Motion Draft bill five, update car seat safety laws, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Pelton B.
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:47:12 PM
 Motion Draft bill six, railway safety, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 14   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:47:45 PM
 Motion Draft bill seven, increase Colorado Department of Transportation project construction cap and adjust for inflation, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded Simpson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:52:37 PM
 Motion Draft bill eight, exempt landowners from property taxes on rights-of-way, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker No
Catlin Yes
Cutter No
Dickson No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay No
Lindstedt No
Mabrey No
Mauro No
Parenti No
Pelton B. Yes
Priola No
Simpson Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Winter F. No
Froelich No
YES: 6   NO: 14   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:53:54 PM
 Motion Draft bill nine, regulation of nonconsensual and victims of crime towing, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 14   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:54:19 PM
 Motion Draft bill 10, increase driver education requirements, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Pelton B.
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:54:43 PM  
The motion by Representative
Dickson to draft bill 11, no parking minimums at places that serve alcohol,
as a Transportation
Legislation Review Committee bill
died for lack of second.


04:56:43 PM
 Motion Draft bill 12, fines for traffic violations scaled to income, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Dickson
Seconded Vigil
Boesenecker No
Catlin No
Cutter No
Dickson Yes
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay No
Lindstedt No
Mabrey Yes
Mauro No
Parenti No
Pelton B. No
Priola No
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. No
Froelich No
YES: 3   NO: 17   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:58:18 PM
 Motion Draft bill 13, statewide transit pass and tax credit for transit pass, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Priola
Seconded Jaquez Lewis
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil No
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 13   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:00:14 PM
 Motion Draft bill 15, update traffic accident report, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Parenti
Seconded Pelton B.
Boesenecker No
Catlin Yes
Cutter No
Dickson Yes
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay No
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Priola No
Simpson Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. Yes
Winter F. No
Froelich No
YES: 10   NO: 10   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:03:40 PM
 Motion Draft bill 16, youth free transit passes, as a Transportation Legislation Review Committee bill.
Moved Froelich
Seconded Lindstedt
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson No
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 14   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only
05:05:20 PM  
Richard Bamber, representing Greater Denver Transit, provided public testimony.


05:12:40 PM   The committee adjourned.






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