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I_TLRC_2018A 10/01/2018 09:02:29 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date 10/01/2018
Attendance
Becker J. *
Bridges X
Buck X
Carver X
Esgar X
Ginal X
Hansen X
Jackson X
Lawrence *
Lewis E
Lundeen X
Marble X
McLachlan X
Roberts X
Saine *
Scott *
Todd X
Zenzinger X
Winter X
Cooke X
Time 09:02:29 AM to 02:20:51 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Cooke
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
Regional Transportation District Update Committee Discussion Only
Division of Motor Vehicles Update Committee Discussion Only
High-Performance Transportation Enterprise SB-1 Report Committee Discussion Only
Presentations from Colorado Muncipalities and Counties Committee Discussion Only
Interim Bill Draft Approvals Recommendations Adopted

Regional Transportation District Update - Committee Discussion Only


09:03:58 AM  

Mr. David Genoa and Mr. Doug Tisdale, representing the Reginonal Transportation District (RTD), came to table to update the committee on RTD's activities.  They distributed a copy of their presentation [Attachment A], a fact sheet booklet [Attachment B], and the highlights of a transit-oriented development study [Attachment C].  Attachment B is available upon request at Legislative Council. 

09:08:04 AM  
Mr. Genoa continued by giving an overview of the 2019 fare changes.
09:13:56 AM  
Mr. Genoa continued by discussing by updating the committee on the EagleP3 project and the other service lines offered by RTD.
09:14:40 AM  
Mr. Genoa continued by discussing district-wide activities and future projects.
09:21:15 AM  
In response to committee questions, Mr. Genoa discussed the steps forward for the quiet zones on the Gold Line.
09:24:53 AM  
Ms. Heather McKillop, representing RTD, came to the table to discuss the implementation of the 2019 fare changes.
09:25:30 AM  

Mr. Michael Washington, representing RTD, came to the table to discuss the federal poverty level qualifications under the 2019 fare program.

09:28:53 AM  
In response to committee questions, Mr. Tisdale discussed the discounts available to seniors.
09:31:54 AM  
In response to committee questions, Mr. Genoa discussed collective bargaining and RTD special events schedules.
09:40:18 AM  
Mr. Genoa continued by discussing hazardous materials routes along the University of Colorado A Line.



Division of Motor Vehicles Update - Committee Discussion Only


09:52:01 AM  
Mr. Mike Dixon, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, came to the table to discuss the activities of the Division of Motor Vehicles. He distributed a copy of his presentation [Attachment D] and a handout on license plates [Attachment E].
09:55:42 AM  
The members of the Joint Technology Committee joined the committee for the presentation from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
10:00:07 AM  
Mr. Dixon continued by the discussing the DRIVES projects. He discussed the background of the project and highlighted the several challenges with the project.
10:12:04 AM  
Mr. Dixon responded to several questions regarding the DRIVES issues with title processing.
10:30:00 AM  
Committee discussion continued regarding the DRIVES project.
10:58:51 AM  

Mr. Micheal Dommermuth, representing the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, came to the table to answer several questions regarding the DRIVES project.



High-Performance Transportation Enterprise SB-1 Report - Committee Discussion Only


11:01:28 AM  
Mr. David Spector, representing the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE), came to the table to discuss HPTE's managed lanes study, as required by Senate Bill 18-001.
11:02:40 AM  
Mr. Spector continued by giving an overview of HPTE and toll roads/express lanes.
11:06:33 AM  
Mr. Spector continued by discussing several elements of the study: number of managed lanes and lane miles; how managed lanes are used to finance projects; transit, safety, and public perception; trips on managed lanes by different vehilces; and corridor specific impacts. He also discussed several key takeways from the study.
11:12:54 AM  
Mr. Spector answered several questions regarding public input on the inclusion of express lanes in new projects.
11:18:58 AM  

Committee discussion with Mr. Spector continued regarding the managed lanes study.

11:47:38 AM  

In response to committee questions, Mr. Spector stated that the express lane solution allows traffic to maintain peak performance and reliable travel times.



Presentations from Colorado Muncipalities and Counties - Committee Discussion Only


11:56:48 AM  

Mr. Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, came to table to discuss several bill proposals. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment F].

11:58:48 AM  

Mr. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties Inc., came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.

12:00:05 PM  
Ms. Anna Bunce, representing the City of Aurora, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
12:02:13 PM  

Chief Scott Mills, representing the City of Aurora Fire Department, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.  He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment G].

12:11:42 PM  

Commissioner Dan Gibbs, representing Summit County, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.  He specifically discussed the the transportation of hazardous materials through the Eisenhower-Edwin C. Johnson Memorial Tunnel on interstate I-70.  

12:17:59 PM  
Mayor Carolyn Skowyra, representing the Town of Dillon, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.
12:19:06 PM  

Mr. Ryan Hyland, representing the Town of Silverthorne, came to table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.  

12:22:52 PM  
Mr. Scott O’Brien, representing the Town of Dillon, came to the table to discuss the Town of Dillon's water supply and the impact of hazardous materials transportation on the watershed.
12:27:00 PM  
Mr. Tom Acre, representing the Town of Dillon, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.
12:27:34 PM  
In response to committee questions, Mr. Hyland answered several committee questions regarding stakeholder meetings.



Interim Bill Draft Approvals - Recommendations Adopted

12:32:37 PM  
Mr. Jery Payne, Legislative Legal Services, and Mr. Ryan Long, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to discuss the bill draft proposals.
12:34:55 PM  
Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA, testified regarding Bill 1.
12:49:18 PM  
Sen. Zenzinger discussed Bill 3.
12:53:47 PM  
Mr. Andy Karsian, representing CDOT, came to table to answer committee questions.


01:08:47 PM
Motion Refer to Bill 3 to Legislative Council.
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Becker J. No
Bridges Yes
Buck No
Carver No
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen Yes
Jackson Yes
Lawrence No
Lewis Excused
Lundeen No
Marble No
McLachlan Yes
Roberts Yes
Saine No
Scott Yes
Todd Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Winter Yes
Cooke No
YES: 11   NO: 8   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
01:10:00 PM  
Rep. J Becker discussed Bill 2.
01:10:54 PM  
Mr. Grier Bailey returned to table to discuss Bill 2.


01:25:30 PM
Motion Adopt amendment 1 [Attachment H].
Moved Becker J.
Seconded
Becker J.
Bridges
Buck
Carver
Esgar
Ginal
Hansen
Jackson
Lawrence
Lewis Excused
Lundeen
Marble
McLachlan
Roberts
Saine
Scott
Todd
Zenzinger
Winter
Cooke
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


01:25:56 PM
Motion Adopt amendment 3 [Attachment I]
Moved Becker J.
Seconded
Becker J.
Bridges
Buck
Carver
Esgar
Ginal
Hansen
Jackson
Lawrence
Lewis Excused
Lundeen
Marble
McLachlan
Roberts
Saine
Scott
Todd
Zenzinger
Winter
Cooke
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


01:26:03 PM
Motion Refer Bill 2 to Legislative Council
Moved Becker J.
Seconded
Becker J. Yes
Bridges Yes
Buck Yes
Carver Yes
Esgar No
Ginal No
Hansen No
Jackson No
Lawrence Yes
Lewis Excused
Lundeen Yes
Marble Yes
McLachlan No
Roberts No
Saine Yes
Scott Yes
Todd No
Zenzinger No
Winter No
Cooke Yes
YES: 10   NO: 9   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
01:27:44 PM  
Rep. Lundeen discussed Bill 4.
01:31:00 PM  
Mr. Andy Karsian returned to the table to answer committee questions.
01:45:21 PM  

Committee discussion continued with Mr. Karsian.



01:57:26 PM
Motion Refer Bill 4 to Legislative Council.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Becker J. Yes
Bridges No
Buck No
Carver Yes
Esgar No
Ginal No
Hansen No
Jackson No
Lawrence Yes
Lewis Excused
Lundeen Yes
Marble Yes
McLachlan No
Roberts No
Saine No
Scott Yes
Todd No
Zenzinger No
Winter No
Cooke Yes
YES: 7   NO: 12   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
01:57:49 PM  
Rep. Becker discussed Bill 6.


02:02:13 PM
Motion Adopted amendment 1 [Attachment J]
Moved Becker J.
Seconded
Becker J.
Bridges
Buck
Carver
Esgar
Ginal
Hansen
Jackson
Lawrence
Lewis Excused
Lundeen
Marble
McLachlan
Roberts
Saine
Scott
Todd
Zenzinger
Winter
Cooke
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:02:57 PM
Motion Refer Bill 6 to Legislative Council
Moved Becker J.
Seconded
Becker J. Yes
Bridges Yes
Buck Yes
Carver Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen Yes
Jackson No
Lawrence Yes
Lewis Excused
Lundeen Yes
Marble Yes
McLachlan Yes
Roberts Yes
Saine Yes
Scott Yes
Todd Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Winter Yes
Cooke Yes
YES: 18   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:03:03 PM  
The committee recessed
02:16:19 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:17:06 PM  
Ms. Shayne Madsen, representing herself, came to the table to discuss Bill 1.


02:18:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment 1 [Attachment K]
Moved Saine
Seconded
Becker J.
Bridges
Buck
Carver
Esgar
Ginal
Hansen
Jackson
Lawrence
Lewis Excused
Lundeen
Marble
McLachlan
Roberts
Saine
Scott
Todd
Zenzinger
Winter
Cooke
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:19:23 PM
Motion Refer Bill 1 to Legislative Council
Moved Saine
Seconded
Becker J. Yes
Bridges Yes
Buck Yes
Carver Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen Yes
Jackson Yes
Lawrence Yes
Lewis Excused
Lundeen Yes
Marble Yes
McLachlan Yes
Roberts Yes
Saine Yes
Scott Yes
Todd Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Winter Yes
Cooke Yes
YES: 19   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:20:51 PM   Committee Adjourned






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