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I_TLRC_2023A 10/03/2023 08:37:10 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date 10/03/2023
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Cutter *
Dickson *
Exum *
Jaquez Lewis X
Lindsay X
Lindstedt *
Mabrey X
Mauro X
Parenti X
Pelton B. *
Priola X
Pugliese X
Simpson X
Taggart *
Vigil X
Wilson X
Winter F. *
Froelich X
Time 08:37:10 AM to 05:30:54 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
Opening Remarks Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Regional Transportation District Free Fares Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Colorado Association of Transit Agancies Free Fares Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Division of Motor Vehicles Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Colorado Department of Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rulemaking Committee Discussion Only
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Front Range Passenger Rail District Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from Public Highway Authorities Committee Discussion Only
Colorado Energy Office Clean Cars II Committee Discussion Only
Interim Bill Draft Approval Committee Discussion Only
Public Testimony Committee Discussion Only

Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only



Presentation from Regional Transportation District Free Fares - Committee Discussion Only
08:37:40 AM  
Debra Johnson, General
Manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD), introduced herself
and gave an overview. Ms. Johnson began RTD's presentation (Attachment
A).
08:43:52 AM  
Ms. Johnson presented
an update on the Projects Partnership Program. The Partnership Program
was established by RTD to provide funding to local governments and Transportation
Management Organizations for projects and services that meet their local
mobility needs.
08:46:23 AM  
Ms. Johnson discussed
the process of working with Subregional Service Councils during the administration
of the Projects Partnership Program to evaluate applications and award
grants that funded eight projects in the state.
08:50:05 AM  
Ms. Johnson provided
an update on the Zero Fare for Better Air program to the committee. The
program took place from July to August 2023, and was funded by Colorado
Energies Office (CEO), through grant program created in Senate Bill 22-180.
The Zero Fair for Better Air program offered zero fares across RTD’s transit
system. Ms. Johnson explained that RTD designed the program to reduce ground-level
ozone by increasing the use of public transit.
08:58:29 AM  
Ms. Johnson answered
questions from the committee.



Presentation from Colorado Association of Transit Agancies Free Fares - Committee Discussion Only
09:07:06 AM  
The committee recessed.
09:08:00 AM  
The committee came
back to order. The
chair decided to move to the next presenter and come back when a representative
from the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies arrives.



Presentation from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition - Committee Discussion Only
09:08:29 AM  
Julie Reiskin, Executive
Director representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, introduced herself
and began her presentation (Attachment B).
09:10:58 AM  
Director Reiskin
discussed the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition’s analysis of new state
programs including the Free Fair for Better Air program, the Bustang bus
service offered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and
recent rural transit improvements.
09:12:43 AM  
Director Reiskin
presented the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition’s suggested improvements
to the transit system in the state. The suggestions included improvements
to workforce driver retention, pedestrian safety, and non-emergency Medicaid
medical transportation.
09:13:54 AM  
Director Reiskin
offered the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition’s suggested legislative
solutions to the transit system improvements that the Coalition believes
is needed. Solutions include creation of a tax credit for RTD and Bustang
workers, prioritization of transit workers in housing programs, and college
credits.
09:20:56 AM  
Director Reiskin
answered questions from the committee.



Presentation from Colorado Association of Transit Agancies Free Fares - Committee Discussion Only
09:28:32 AM  
Ann Rajewski, Executive
Director representing the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA)
introduced herself and began her presentation to the committee (Attachment
C).
09:33:17 AM  
Director Rajewski
discussed the Ozone Season Transit Grant Program’s funding flexibility.
The program is managed by CASTA in partnership with the Colorado Energy
Office (CEO), and was funded by the state legislature through Senate Bill
22-180.
09:37:06 AM  
Director Rajewski
shared a few responses that CASTA received from the Rider Survey Program,
funded by House Bill 23-1101.
09:40:55 AM  
Director Rajewski
answered questions from the committee.
09:47:33 AM  
The committee recessed.
09:58:00 AM  
The committee came
back to order.



Presentation from Division of Motor Vehicles - Committee Discussion Only
09:59:02 AM  
Electra Bustle, Senior
Director representing the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), introduced
herself and began the presentation (Attachment D). She went over the DMV
mission, vision, and guiding principles. Ms. Bustle went over the organization
structure of the DMV; DMV statistics; and county partnerships.
10:09:19 AM  
Director Bustle gave
an overview of the driver control and vehicle services units within the
DMV.
10:13:49 AM  
Director Bustle discussed
the role of the Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit (MVIU). The MVIU serves
as the first point of contact for law enforcement with credential and motor
vehicle fraud questions.
10:15:26 AM  
The director presented
the results from the annual license plate contests, and discussed the reauthorization
of four historical plates.
10:18:57 AM  
Director Bustle discussed
the DMV’s efforts to increase accessibility, including at-home testing
and PockeTalk. PockeTalk is used in DMV offices to translate 82 languages
in real time.
10:22:02 AM  
Director Bustle
gave the committee an update on the agency’s DMV2Go program. The program
allows the DMV to serve customers in high need areas including county jails,
service-needed communities, homeless shelters, and immigration resource
centers.
10:25:16 AM  
Director Bustle gave
the committee an overview of the DMV’s efforts to modernize DRIVES, and
what the department will need from the legislature in order to implement
modernization goals moving forward.

The director discussed legislation passed by the General Assembly during
the 2022 and 2023 legislative sessions and updated the committee on the
DMV’s progress in implementing the requirements within the new legislation.
10:44:17 AM  
Director Bustle and
Executive Director Heidi Humphreys answered questions from the committee.
10:58:18 AM  
Captain Hahn, CSP,
answered questions from the committee about license plated and registration
and CSP enforcement.



Presentation from Colorado Department of Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rulemaking - Committee Discussion Only
11:09:36 AM  
The committee broke for lunch.
12:31:02 PM  
The committee came back to order.
12:32:01 PM  
Darius Pakbaz, Director
of Transportation Development representing the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT); Erik Sabina, Deputy Director Trasnportation Development representing
CDOT; Theresa Takushi, GHG Program Manager representing CDOT; and Emily
Haddaway, Legislative Liaison representing CDOT, presented information
about Colorado's greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution reduction transportation
planning standard (Attachment E).
12:32:19 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz presented
an overview of recent legislation and policies related to current planning,
inlcuding House Bill 19-1261 concerning a climate action plan to reduce
pollution; Senate Bill 23-016 concerning GHG reduction measures; Senate
Bill 21-260 concerning sustainability of the transportation system; and
the GHG Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
12:32:27 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about the reduction of GHG emissions from 2005, outlined in House Bill
19-1061.  The law calls for a reduction in emissions by 26 percent
by 2025; 50 percent by 2030; and 90 percent by 2050 across all sectors.
12:33:04 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz provided
additional information about the GHG Roadmap, which plans to reduce pollution
from the transportation sector by 12.7 million tons by 2030.  The
reductions include low and zero emission rules; utility and public investment
in fleet turnover; infrastructure for light duty zero emission vehicles
and electrifiction; and the GHG transportation planning standard. Other
strategies outlined by Mr. Pakbaz include incentivising land use to increase
housing near jobs and reduce vehicle miles traveled; the clean trucking
strategy; developing post 2025 vehicle standands; Air Quality Control Commission
evaluation of indirect source rules; and expanding public transit.
12:35:05 PM  
There was a discussion
about public engagement during the rulemaking, including an advisory board
that convened regularly and held public meetings; public review of the
rule with different meeting formats offered; and an extended comment period.
12:41:44 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz indicated
that the GHG Planning Standard requires CDOT and Colorado's five metropolitan
planning organizations (MPOs) to create plans with more travel choices,
resulting in reduced GHG emissions.  Mr. Pakbaz talked about the benefits
of the standard, including burning less gas, 169 million gallons less,
or taking 300,000 cars off the road each year.  
12:44:29 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz detailed
the process for implementing the standard which includes developing long
range plans and evaluating the impact on GHG in 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050.
 He said that evaluation must include sophisticated models, such as
 transportation demand models.  Mr. Pakbaz suggested that if
agencies do not meet the planning standard then they must use GHG mitigation
measures, such as biking and walking trails, transit, electric vehicle
charging, smart land use policies, and clean construction.  
12:44:46 PM  
There was a discussion
about the inclusion of a GHG transportation report in each agency's plan,
including expected emissions from projects; how the plan meets reduction
goals; and the levels of reduction.  Mr. Pakbaz said that the report
must include documentation for the modeling of emissions and reductions.

Mr. Pakbaz said that the Air Pollution Control Division in the Department
of Public Health and Environment will confirm and verify data in reports.
 He said that the final step is acceptance of the report by the Transportation
Commission.
12:47:18 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about additional reporting for mitigation action plans, including status
on each mitigation measure to meet the planning standard.  He said
that if a report is not accepted the Transportation Commission may restrict
certain funds.  He also talked about waivers on a project basis, as
long as projects do not exceed GHG emission levels.  Impacts of GHG
planning standard; examples from MPOs, and statewide exampes.
12:49:04 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about GHG transportation planning reductions for each region within CDOT
between the years 2025 and 2050.
12:49:36 PM  
There was a discussion
about CDOT's compliance with emission targets.  Mr. Pakbaz indicated
that CDOT achieved compliance using transit and multimodal projects, as
well as GHG mitigation.   He said that CDOT's GHG Transportation Report
from September 2022 details compliance.  Mr. Pakbaz talked about a
list of mitigation measures that may be taken to meet GHG emission goals.
He said that CDOT Policy Directive 1610 outlines these activities and their
affects on GHG.
12:50:51 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about the impacts of GHG planning standard, including additional focus
on transit, increased support of active transit, and additional multimodal
projects.  He provided examples of projects: the Pegasus microtransit
service to complement reconstruction of Floyd Hill on I-70; complete streets
projects througout the Denver region; and U.S. 34 transit services between
Loveland and Greeley.  Mr. Pakbaz talked about various reports submitted
this fall from planning organizations.  


Mr. Pakbaz mentioned that the GHG Emission Reduction Roadmap is being revised,
Roadmap 2.0, as well as updates to the planning standard in the winter.
 Mr. Pakbaz talked about upcoming updates to the CDOT 10-year plan
and regional transportation plans from MPOs.
12:52:38 PM  
There was a question
about safety assessments.  Mr. Pakbaz indicated that safety assessments
are completed with each project.  He indicated that two programs provide
safety improvements, including the federal Highway Safety Improvement program,
and the FASTER safety program.  


There was a discussion about road fatalities and projects.  Mr. Pakbaz
talked about updates to the Colorado Safety Transportation Plan.
12:56:22 PM  
There were additional discussions about safety and accidents in terms of the condition of the roads. There was a discussion about funding for the road map versus road maintenance.
12:57:34 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about the cost of the road map.  He mentioned much of the costs were
covered by the Colorado Energy Office.
 Mr. Pakbaz
talked about additional funds for rural roads.
12:59:22 PM  
There was a discussion
about structuring the GHG reduction and rural Colorado.  Mr. Sabina
indicated that the reduction structure isn't restricted to CDOT.  He
mentioned that MPOs meet their own targets through their regional transportation
plans, such as projects on or off state highways.
Mr. Sabina
talked about reductions that include land use, bicycle and pedestrian services.
01:02:05 PM  
There was a discussion
about CDOT's reduction in GHG emissions.  Mr. Sabina talked about
continual updates to CDOT plans to meet targets, including the addition
of the Pegasus transportation service and planning for Front Range Rail.
 He discussed MPO plans in terms of joint efforts since projects include
state highways. There was discussion about MPOs' deadlines on plan completions,
including larger and smaller MPOs having different deadlines.
 
01:06:02 PM  
A committee member
asked about the priority for rural roads and bridges, as well as plans
for bike infrasture.  Mr. Pakbaz talked about updates to the bicycle
and pedestrian plans and folding into larger plans, including the 10-year
plan.  He mentioned that CDOT is improving data collection to look
at infrastructure for bikes and pedestrians.
01:11:02 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz talked
about funds for rural roads and bridges, including 25 percent of funds
from the rural road portion of the 10 year plan.
01:11:37 PM  
Mr. Pakbaz indicated
that when MPOs do not meet reductions in GHG emissions they may apply for
other funds or use mitigation measures.  There was a discussion about
air quality measurements and use in the plans.  Mr. Pakbaz indicated
that CDOT is already looking at air quality measures, including particulate
matter and ozone, on some projects. These projects include Floyd Hill,
North I-25, and the US 550 and US 160 interchange in Durango.
He mentioned
that there is air quality monitoring and notification if limits are exceeded.
 Ms. Takushi indicated that GHG measurements are not being taken,
only air quality
01:14:17 PM  
Representative Froelich
asked for more graphics, specifics on targets and where the state is falling
short, outlines of projects during the SMART Act hearing.
01:15:16 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis
asked about GHG emission targets for Denver Regional Council of Governments
and the North Front Range planning regions.  She asked about the level
of the targets and additional efforts.  Mr. Pakbaz mentioned that
the planning standard is one tool.  He said that revisions to the
road map may address this issue.



Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - Committee Discussion Only
01:18:02 PM  
Matt Frommer, representing
the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, provided information about greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions plans (Attachment F).
01:19:04 PM  
Mr. Frommer presented
information on Colorado's climate targets.  He mentioned that Colorado
will surpass the 2025 transportation GHG target by 9.3 million metric tons.
 Mr. Frommer said that to meet the 2030 target transportation emissions
would need bo be cut by 45 percent between 2025 and 2030.
01:20:18 PM  
Mr. Frommer suggested
that Colorado is not on track to meet GHG emission targets.  He said
that the state needs to do more, and that while the state has adopted policies,
those policies need to be more focused.
01:21:01 PM  
Mr. Frommer suggested
methods to cut pollution, inlcuding electrifying all systems; building
a connected multimodal transportation system; developing smart land use
policies; and providing less funding for highway expansion.  He suggested
that vehicle electrification and lowering vehicle miles traveled will assist
Colorado in meeting climate goals.
 
01:22:22 PM  
Mr. Frommer clarified
that electrification is important, but insufficient on it's own.  He
said that it takes some time to replace a fleet.
01:23:24 PM  
There was a discussion
about the benefits of the Colorado Department of Transportion (CDOT) GHG
planning rule, including saving $11 billion on vehicle operating costs;
$19 billion on safety or crashes; $9 billion on traffic delays; $270 million
on air pollution; $1.2 billion on the social cost of carbon; and $618 million
on physical activity.
01:24:34 PM  
Mr. Frommer talked
about those using non-auto travel.
01:25:45 PM  
There was a dicsussion
about the effects of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on GHG.
01:26:10 PM  
Induced travel was
discussed, including larger roads and more traffic.
01:27:58 PM  
Mr. Frommer talked
about the I-25 valley expansion, near downtown.  He mentioned that
the project has shifted, since original plans could increase GHG emissions.
 Mr. Frommer said that the project may now focus on safety, bridge
enhancements, and other items.
01:29:02 PM  
Mr. Frommer talked
about focusing on land use to reduce GHG.  He said that clustered
development means that drivers take shorter trips.
01:30:37 PM  
There was a discussion
about how the transportation sector is complying with the GHG emission
rule.  Mr. Frommer talked about less highway widening and more bus
rapid transit; land use and parking management; and road design about methods
to address compliance.  
01:31:45 PM  
Mr. Frommer mentioned
that Colorado ranks 44 in the nation for transit funding.
01:32:37 PM  
In closing, Mr. Frommer
recommended the following to improve the standard and make it more effective:
strengthen targets in the rule and supplement with reductions in vehicle
miles traveled; require transportation agencies to re-examine and revisit
projects in their queues to ensure that they align with current goals and
reductions; develop a standard approch to calculate induced travel and
continually improve modeling; require local governments to participate
by looking at land use and reductions in GHG; develop a transportation
equity index; explore addressing the cost of driving to account for social
and environmental impacts; and take Vision Zero seriously by improving
pedestrian and bicylce safety.



Presentation from Front Range Passenger Rail District - Committee Discussion Only
01:34:58 PM  
Andy Karsian, General
Manager representing the Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD); Board
Chair Jim Souby, representing the FRPRD; Debra Mulvey, board member representing
the FRPRD; Daneya Esgar, board member and commissioner representing the
FRPRD; and Chrissy Bright FRPRD presented information about the district
(Attachment G).  Mr. Karsian provided an update on the progress of
district work.
01:35:42 PM  
Ms. Mulvey talked
about the creation of the district.
01:36:39 PM  
Mr. Souby described
the district, leadership, and stakeholders.
01:40:00 PM  
There was a discussion
about partnerships and local coordination.
01:44:04 PM  
Mr. Souby indicated
that the district is working with local governments on station planning
and complying with railroad requirements.  He talked about connection
with other modes of transportation.
01:44:54 PM  
Mr. Souby talked
about application for a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration
for corridor identification and development.
01:45:45 PM  
Mr. Karsian provided
information about where the district is today.  He outlined the service
development plan, required by the FRA.  He indicated that the district
is working with CDOT.  Mr. Karsian outlined current work, including
discussions about the purpose and need for the railway, ridership, and
funding.
01:47:33 PM  
There was a discusion
about funding for corridor identification through the Infrastructure Investment
Jobs Act (IIJA).
01:48:56 PM  
There was a discussion
about the availablity of financing once a route is identified, as well
as other work on financing and the service plan.
01:49:18 PM  
Commissioner Esgar
talked about the mechanisms for federal infrastructure funding. She outlined
funding for district operation expenses; employee salaries and benefits;
local government outreach; the district brand and communications; as well
as capacity and expertise to pursue IIJA programs.
01:51:55 PM  
Commissioner Esgar talked about the proposed FRPRD bill.
01:55:56 PM  
There was a discussion
about counties included in the district, which is currently in the Pueblo
and Colorado Springs areas with possiblity for expansion.
01:58:23 PM  
The committee and
presenters discussed the route for the railway.
02:01:07 PM  
The discussion on
the route continued.
02:10:46 PM  
Mr. Souby discussed
freight rail and the National Environmental Policy Act requirements.



Presentation from Public Highway Authorities - Committee Discussion Only

02:11:07 PM  
John Diak, Board
Chairman representing E-470 gave a history of of the public highway. The
highway authority's presentation can be found in Attachment H.
02:14:18 PM  
Mr. Diak indicated
that the authority is 100 percent user financed and is not funded by taxes.
He said that the current debt for E-470 is $1.3 billion and is related
to bonds, which are scheduled to be paid off in 2041.
02:14:55 PM  
Mr. Diak discussed
monthly transaction trends for E-470.
02:15:47 PM  
Mr. Diak talked about
the reduction of tolls and elimination of fees.  He indicated that
this year, toll rates were frozen.  Mr. Diak mentioned that vehicle
registration fees related to the toll road and highway expansion fees were
eliminated in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
02:16:36 PM  
Mr. Diak talked about
the ratings upgrade history for the tollway.
02:17:30 PM  
There was a discussion
about regional collaboration to improve the journey.  Mr. Diak mentioned
that E-470 works with communities along the tollway on a variety of projects
including trails, additional interchanges, and electric vehicle charging.
02:18:14 PM  
Beau Memory, Executive
Director representing E-470, shared that the authority has reinvested $500
million into projects, including lighting and technology, and has put $1.5
billion into the region.
02:19:09 PM  
Mr. Memory talked
about a number of reinvestments, including road widening, interchanges,
trail extension.  He focused on projects at I-70 and 104th Avenue
that eventually includes four lanes; interchanges at 38th and 48th Avenues;
expansions at 64th Avenue and Pena Boulevard; and expansion of the High
Plains Trail from 26th to 64th and 88th to 104th Avenues.
02:19:45 PM  
Mr. Memory talked
about the sustainability efforts of the authority, including water conservation,
and upgrading electric vehicle chargers powered by solar energy.  There
was a discussion about solar infrastructure along the tollway.
02:20:32 PM  
Mr. Memory mentoned
the authority's commitment to safety, including signs for on and off ramps
addressing divers driving the wrong way; cable barriers; deer fence; 24-7
monitoring of the tollway; and snow removal.
02:21:36 PM  
There was a discussion
about roadside assistance including responding to 12,000 calls in 2022
and a partnership with the State Patrol.
02:22:32 PM  
Mr. Memory discussed
commercial motor vehicle support.  He  talked about discounts
to commercial vehicles traveling E-470.  Mr. Memory talked about the
value of commercial goods moving along the tollway, with $3.6 billion in
goods flowing in and $4.3 billion in goods flowing out.
 
02:23:44 PM  
Mr. Memory outlined
E-470's partnership with the Department of Corrections.  He said that
since 2017 inmates have helped review images of license plates to ensure
that billing is sent to the correct individuals.  Mr. Memory indicated
that 32 individuals are reviewing around 5,600 images per day with close
to a 99 percent accuracy rate.  


2022 operating statistices for E-470 were provided by Mr. Memory, including
86.2 million transactions, as well as serving customers on 870,855 calls.
 Mr. Memory mentioned that the authority is receiving high rankings
in customer service.
02:24:01 PM  
Mr. Memory talked
about E-470's legislative interests, including public employees, public
authority interests, and land use and property development.  
02:24:24 PM  
There was a discussion
about E-470's debt.  Mr. Diak talked about debt payments and funds
for infrastructure.
02:26:49 PM  
There was a discussion
about enforcement and the partnership with the Department of Corrections.
 E-470 staff will provide costs for the program to Representative
Mabrey.
02:31:32 PM  
The presenters discussed
toll rates and volume, as well as the widening of lanes.
02:34:09 PM  
There was a discussion
about safety.
02:36:10 PM  
The presenters continued
to discuss debt retirement.
02:38:47 PM  
The committee discussed
intersections and the Front Range Passenger Rail District.
02:42:31 PM  
Presenters answered
questions about the use of the tollways right of way for rail.
02:43:16 PM  
Joel Meggers, Managing
Administrator representing the Northwest Parkway, provided information
about the parkway (Attachment I).
02:46:14 PM  
Mr. Meggers provided
a history and membership of the parkway.
02:46:25 PM  
Mr. Meggers talked
about the boundaries of the parkway.
02:47:26 PM  
There was a discussion
about the milestones for the parkway, including toll rates on electronic
signs in 2020 and pavement rehabilitation in 2019.
02:48:39 PM  
Pedro Costa, Chief
Executive Officer represnting the Northwest Parkway, LLC, talked about
the responsibilities of the LLC.
02:49:20 PM  
Mr. Costa talked about the concession.
02:50:44 PM  
Mr. Costa talked
about traffic on the parkway, including that post-pandemic traffic is at
2017 levels.
02:51:06 PM  
The discussion continued on traffic, and included information about the relationship to toll revenue.
02:51:53 PM  
Mr. Costa outlined
the Marshall Fire Toll Relief Fund.  He said the fund was used for
those rebuilding their homes with the remaining balance going to local
non-profits to aid all victims.
02:56:10 PM  
Bill Ray, representing
the Jefferson Parkway Highway Authority, presented information about the
authority (Attachment J) to the committee.
02:58:50 PM  
Mr. Ray talked about the history of the parkway.
03:02:04 PM  
Mr. Ray talked about
the ongoing discussion with some members wanting to withdraw from the parkway.



Colorado Energy Office Clean Cars II - Committee Discussion Only
03:07:36 PM  
Will Toor, Executive
Director representing the Colorado Energy Office, provided an update on
the Colorado Clean Car standards (Attachment K).
03:08:06 PM  
Director Toor discussed
the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) pollution reduction roadmap.  He indicated
that transportation is the highest emitting sector in Colorado and shared
how to reduce GHG emissions by 12.7 million tons by 2030.  Director
Toor discussed the Colorado electrical vehicle plans and incentives.  The
2023 plan outlines complete adoption of electric vehicles by 2050 through
940,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030 and the increased adoption
of electric vehicles in the light duty sector.
03:20:34 PM  
Background on clean
vehicle standards was provided by Director Toor.  He talked about
the Advanced Clean Trucks rule.  The rule requires manufacturers to
sell more zero emission medium and heavy duty trucks; provides flexibility
to meet requirements; and includes one-time fleet reporting.
03:20:42 PM  
Director Toor talked
about the Air Pollution Contriol Division proposal for the Colorado Clean
Car Standard.  He said that the proposal extends the clean car standard;
adopts zero and low emission vehicle standards; allows for benefits and
the state to re-evaluate market supports; and allows for an evaluation
of costs and benefits to continue zero emission vehicle standards.  Director
Toor talked about environmental justice credits, benefits of adopting clean
car standards, and the rulemaking process.
 
03:24:10 PM  
There was a discussion about the charger map, including companies partnering on the chargers.
03:27:03 PM  
Director Toor answered
questions about Colorado's approach to the clean car transition in comparison
to other states.



Interim Bill Draft Approval - Committee Discussion Only
03:38:36 PM  
Jery Payne and Jason
Gelender, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained
the bill approval process.
03:39:23 PM  
Senator Pelton withdrew
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Six concerning an increase
in the minimum dollar amount of public projects supervised by the Department
of Transportation that are subject to the Construction Bidding for Public
Projects Act.
03:40:31 PM  
Senator Cutter explained
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill One concerning infrastructure
for vulnerable road users.
03:48:56 PM  
Senator Cutter talked
about amendment one (Attachment L).
03:53:28 PM  
Senator Cutter responded
to questions about amendment one and the bill.


03:58:02 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment one to Bill One concerning vulnerable road users (Attachment L).
Moved Cutter
Seconded Lindstedt
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:58:04 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Two concerning
the operational efficency of the Front Range Passenger Rail District.  Representative
Mauro voiced her support and willingness to cosponsor the bill.
03:59:00 PM  
Senator Winter explained
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Three concerning the penalties
for licensing violations involving the operation of a commercial motor
vehicle.  
04:00:12 PM  
Senator Winter responded to questions from committee members.
04:00:52 PM  
Representative Froelich
and Senator Winter explained Transportation Legislation Review Committee
Bill Four concerning improving child passenger safety.
04:05:02 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
04:05:18 PM  
Representative Mabrey
explained Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Five concerning
railroad safety and amendments one and two (Attachments M and N).  The
bill proposes limiting the maximum length of a train operating in the state;
requires certain railroads to use wayside director systems; limits the
amount of time a train may obstruct public travel at certain crossings;
authorizes a crew member's desginated union representative to investigate
certain reported incidents; authorizes the Public Utilities Commission
to impose fines for certain violations; and requires fine revenue to be
paid to the Front Range Passenger rail for safety planning on the future
rail line.
04:18:09 PM  
Committee members
made comments about the bill.
04:18:17 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.


04:25:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment one to Bill Five concerning railroad safety (Attachment M).
Moved Cutter
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:27:00 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment two to Bill Five concerning railroad safety (Attachment N).
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:27:02 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Seven concerning
the regulation
of businesses that obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission
to tow motor vehicles and
amendments one, two, and three (Attachment O, P, and Q).


04:29:47 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment one to Bill Seven concerning the regulation of businesses that obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission to tow motor vehicles (Attachment O).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:31:17 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment two to Bill Seven concerning the regulation of businesses that obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission to tow motor vehicles (Attachment P).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:32:14 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment three to Bill Seven concerning the regulation of businesses that obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission to tow motor vehicles (Attachment Q).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:32:16 PM  
Senator Winter and
Representative Lindsay explained Transportation Legislation Review Committee
Bill Eight concerning training of individuals to drive motor vehicles.
04:33:03 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
04:36:25 PM  
Senator Priola explained
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Nine
concerning the increased use of transit
and amendments one, two, three, and four (Attachments R, S, T, and U).
04:39:49 PM  
Representative Dickson
talked about Bill Nine concerning the increased use of transit.
04:42:06 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.


04:50:54 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment one to Bill Nine concerning the increased use of transit (Attachment R).
Moved Priola
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:51:10 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment two to Bill Nine, concerning the increased use of transit (Attachment S).
Moved Priola
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:52:09 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment four to Bill Nine, concerning concerning the increased use of transit (Attachment U).
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Priola
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:52:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment three to Bill Nine concerning the increased use of transit (Attachment T).
Moved Priola
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Cutter
Dickson
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Lindsay
Lindstedt
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Pelton B.
Priola
Pugliese
Simpson
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter F.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:56:08 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill One concerning the creation of an enterprise to provide infrastructure improvements that protect vulnerable road users to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Cutter
Seconded Froelich
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti No
Pelton B. No
Priola No
Pugliese No
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 11   NO: 9   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:58:26 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Two concerning the operational efficiency of the Front Range Passenger Rail District to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Cutter No
Dickson No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay No
Lindstedt No
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti No
Pelton B. No
Priola No
Pugliese Yes
Simpson Yes
Taggart No
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter F. No
Froelich Yes
YES: 8   NO: 12   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:00:20 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Three concerning the penalties for licensing violations involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker No
Catlin Yes
Cutter No
Dickson No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay No
Lindstedt No
Mabrey No
Mauro No
Parenti No
Pelton B. Yes
Priola No
Pugliese Yes
Simpson Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter F. No
Froelich No
YES: 7   NO: 13   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:01:39 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Four concerning improving child passenger safety to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Froelich
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Cutter Yes
Dickson Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Lindsay No
Lindstedt Yes
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti No
Pelton B. Yes
Priola Yes
Pugliese Yes
Simpson Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 17   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:03:11 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Five concerning railroad safety to the Legislative Council for approval.
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
Pugliese Yes
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 15   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:04:38 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Seven concerning the regulation of businesses that obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission to tow motor vehicles to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Boesenecker
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
Pugliese No
Simpson No
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 14   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:06:30 PM
 Motion Send Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Eight concerning training individuals to drive motor vehicles to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded Cutter
Boesenecker No
Catlin No
Cutter No
Dickson No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
Lindsay Yes
Lindstedt No
Mabrey No
Mauro No
Parenti No
Pelton B. No
Priola Yes
Pugliese Yes
Simpson No
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter F. Yes
Froelich No
YES: 6   NO: 14   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:07:46 PM
 Motion Send the Transportation Legislation Review Committee Bill Nine concerning the increased use of transit, as amended, to the Legislative Council for approval.
Moved Priola
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
Pugliese No
Simpson No
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter F. Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 15   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:07:48 PM  
The committee decided
that the prime sponsors for bill one will include Represenatives Lindsay
and Lindstedt; and Senators Cutter and Winter.  The committee determined
that additional sponsors will include Representative Dickson, Senator Exum,
Representative Froelich, Senator Jaquez Lewis, Representative Mabrey, Representative
Mauro, Senator Priola, and Representative Vigil.  In addition, the
committee decided that the bill will be introduced in the senate.
05:10:26 PM  
The committee decided
that the prime sponsors for bill four will include Represenatives Froelich
and Pugliese; and Senators Winter and Priola.  The committee determined
that additional sponsors will include Senator Cutter, Senator Exum, Senator
Jaquez Lewis, Representative Lindstedt, and Representative Taggart.  In
addition, the committee decided that the bill will be introduced in the
House.
05:12:09 PM  
The committee decided
that the prime sponsors for bill five will include Represenatives Mabrey
and Dickson; and Senators Cutter and Exum.  The committee determined
that additional sponsors will include Representative Boesenecker, Representative
Froelich, Sen. Jaquez Lewis, Representative Lindsay, Representative Mauro,
Representative Parenti, Senator Priola, Representative Vigil, and Senator
Winter.  In addition, the committee decided that the bill will be
introduced in the House.
05:13:53 PM  
The committee decided
that the prime sponsors for bill seven will include Represenatives Boesenecker
and Mauro; and Senators Cutter and Priola.  The committee determined
that additional sponsors will include Representative Dickson, Senator Exum,
Representative Froelich, Sen. Jaquez Lewis, Representative Lindsay, Representative
Lindstedt, Representative Parenti,  Representative Vigil, and Senator
Winter.  In addition, the committee decided that the bill will be
introduced in the House.
05:15:31 PM  
The committee decided
that the prime sponsors for bill nine will include Represenatives Dickson
and Vigil; and Senators Priola  and Jaquez Lewis.  The committee
determined that additional sponsors will include Senator Cutter, Representative
Dickson, Senator Exum, Representative Froelich, Representative Lindsay,
Representative Lindstedt, Representative Mabrey, Representative Mauro,
Representative Parenti,  and Senator Winter.  In addition, the
committee decided that the bill will be introduced in the Senate.



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only
05:17:51 PM  
Ed wood, representing
Driving Under the Influene of Drugs Victim Voices, testified.
05:18:52 PM  
Brett Pagliere, representing himself, testified.
05:25:20 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
05:30:32 PM  
The committee talked about the field trip.


05:30:54 PM   The committee adjourned.






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