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BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON SENATE BILL 22-180

INTERIM COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 20, 2022      
Location Old State Library



Presentation from Colorado Department of Transportation on Senate Bill 22-180 - Committee Discussion Only
12:33:20 PM  
The committee came back to order.
12:44:07 PM  
Brian Metzgar and
Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),
presented information on Senate Bill 22-180 Programs to Reduce Ozone through
Increased Transit (Attachment E).  The presentation started with Multimodal
Opportunity Fund (MMOF) distributions, including Bustang maintenance.
12:48:15 PM  
Mr. Metzgar indicated
that prelimnary free fare numbers show an increase in ridership as a result
of participation in the Zero Fare Initiative.  He stated that half
price tickets offered by Bustang and Pegasus services resulted in a 63
percent increase in ridership.
12:53:42 PM  
Mr. Karsian answered
questions about the drop in highway expansion.  He indicated that
CDOT is exploring measures to assist with traffic volume without adding
lanes, including a bus lane on the shoulders of highways; additional Bustang
services; and Front Range Passenger Rail.
12:56:59 PM  
There was a discussion
about Bustang, including Union Station access and the maintenance budget.
 Mr. Karsian answered questions about plans for the central Denver
I-25 corridor.
01:03:16 PM  
Mr. Karsian talked
about the use of bridges and ramps on I-25 as measures to add capacity
to the highway.  He stated that CDOT is also exploring partnerships
related to public transit and that  Revitalizing Main Street funding
may be useful in providing last mile access.
01:11:34 PM  
Mr. Karsian addressed
questions related to transit in rural areas and transportation plans.






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