FY 2017-18 Appropriations Report
FY 2017-18 Budget In Brief
Senate Bill 17-267, Concerning the Sustainability of Rural Colorado (2017)
Senate Bill 17-267, enacted during the 2017 legislative session, changes many aspects of fiscal policy for the state. This issue brief summarizes the bill’s principal components.
Driving Distracted Laws in Colorado
The rise in distracted driving, often associated with ever-present smart phones and mobile devices, has been identified as a cause and contributing factor to automobile crashes. This issue brief gives an overview of state and federal regulations on the issue.
Department of Transportation, Glenwood Springs, Grand Avenue Bridge Presentation
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
Mesa County, Metro Planning Organization Presentation on Transportation
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its August 2017 meeting.
Department of Transportation, Region 3 Update
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
Department of Transportation, Region 5 Update
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee durings its July 2017 tour.
Department of Transportation, Region 4 Summary, Northeast Colorado
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee during its August 2017 tour.
Department of Transportation, Projects on US 50
Presented to the Transportation Legislative Review Committee during it July 2017 tour.
Department of Transportation, Q&A on SB17-267 Effects on Transportation Funding
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its August 2017 meeting.
Central I-70 Project Overview
This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Central I-70 project in Denver, scheduled to begin in 2018. Specifically, the memorandum covers the scope of the Central I-70 project, the federal approval process specific to this project, and funding for the...
Transportation Demand Management
This memorandum describes transportation demand management strategies and explains the implementation of these strategies on a bridge construction project in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Regulation of Electric Bicycles
Under Colorado law, an electric bicycle is a bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts. This issue brief provides an overview of the current state laws related to electric bicycles, as well as an overview of...
Forecast September 2017
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
September 2017 Economic and Revenue Outlook Presentation
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the September 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
CDOT Overview of National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and Major Corridor Projects Update
Presented to the TLRC at its September 2017 meeting.
Concerned Citizen Panel Presentation
Presented to the TLRC at its September 2017 meeting.
Regional Transportation Authorities
This memorandum provides information concerning regional transportation authorities (RTAs). Specifically, it provides an overview of state laws pertaining to RTAs, RTAs currently established, powers of and financing mechanisms available to RTAs, and sales and use taxes levied in each of the...
Western Slope Club 20 Resolutions
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
CDOT Region 2 Construction Project Map, 2017
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Use of Communication and Technology on Colorado’s Roadway
This memorandum provides an overview of travel information available to drivers in Colorado. It also outlines the RoadX program in the Colorado Department of Transportation, which seeks to integrate emerging technologies into Colorado’s roadways.
Truckers Against Trafficking - Prevention and Intervention: Combating Human Trafficking Through the Trucking Industry
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission, Front Range Passenger Rail Summary of Major Issues & Strategic Considerations
Presented to the TLRC at its Novemver 2, 2017 meeting.