2D4074FC5568993B872589F6005B7698 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM SIERRA CLUB

INTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 24, 2023
Location Old State Library

Presentation from Sierra Club - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment E

Attachment E.pdf

Attachment F

Attachment F.pdf

10:39:03 AM

The committee broke for lunch.

10:39:13 AM

The committee came back to order.

12:47:06 PM

Becky English, Chair
of the Transportation Committee for the Sierra Club, introduced herself
and began her presentation on the Uinta Basin Railway project. The Sierra
Club's presentation is included as Attachment E and a handout is included
as Attachment F. Ms. English gave an overview of the project and the concerns
of the Sierra Club and the surrounding communities, the response of elected
leaders, and funding for the project. Ms. English suggested that private
activity bonds could be limited.

01:01:56 PM

Ms. English responded
to questions from the committee about the likelihood of train derailments
and calculating the cost of one spill.

Presentation from Sierra Club - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly