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

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. 

Mr. Genoa continued by giving an overview of the 2019 fare changes.

Mr. Genoa continued by discussing by updating the committee on the EagleP3 project and the other service lines offered by RTD.

Mr. Genoa continued by discussing district-wide activities and future projects.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Genoa discussed the steps forward for the quiet zones on the Gold Line.

Ms. Heather McKillop, representing RTD, came to the table to discuss the implementation of the 2019 fare changes.

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

In response to committee questions, Mr. Tisdale discussed the discounts available to seniors.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Genoa discussed collective bargaining and RTD special events schedules.

Mr. Genoa continued by discussing hazardous materials routes along the University of Colorado A Line.

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].

The members of the Joint Technology Committee joined the committee for the presentation from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Mr. Dixon continued by the discussing the DRIVES projects. He discussed the background of the project and highlighted the several challenges with the project.

Mr. Dixon responded to several questions regarding the DRIVES issues with title processing.

Committee discussion continued regarding the DRIVES project.

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

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.

Mr. Spector continued by giving an overview of HPTE and toll roads/express lanes.

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.

Mr. Spector answered several questions regarding public input on the inclusion of express lanes in new projects.

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

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

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].

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

Ms. Anna Bunce, representing the City of Aurora, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.

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].

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.  

Mayor Carolyn Skowyra, representing the Town of Dillon, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.

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

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.

Mr. Tom Acre, representing the Town of Dillon, came to the table to discuss potential legislation regarding hazardous materials.

In response to committee questions, Mr. Hyland answered several committee questions regarding stakeholder meetings.

Mr. Jery Payne, Legislative Legal Services, and Mr. Ryan Long, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to discuss the bill draft proposals.

Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA, testified regarding Bill 1.

Sen. Zenzinger discussed Bill 3.

Mr. Andy Karsian, representing CDOT, came to table to answer committee questions.

Rep. J Becker discussed Bill 2.

Mr. Grier Bailey returned to table to discuss Bill 2.

Rep. Lundeen discussed Bill 4.

Mr. Andy Karsian returned to the table to answer committee questions.

Committee discussion continued with Mr. Karsian.

Rep. Becker discussed Bill 6.

The committee came back to order.

Ms. Shayne Madsen, representing herself, came to the table to discuss Bill 1.