Staff Publications
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Staff Publications
Vehicle Tailpipe Emissions Standards
This memorandum discusses tailpipe vehicle emission standards in the United States and the current regulations for light-duty vehicles.
Staff Publications
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.
Issue Briefs
Transportation Network Companies (18-17)
In June 2014, Colorado became the first state to enact a law regulating on-demand transportation network companies (TNCs). Since then, 49 other states and the District of Columbia have established regulatory frameworks for TNCs. Unlike the taxicab industry, TNCs — such as Uber and Lyft — use a...
Final/Annual Reports
2018 Pension Review Commission Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Pension Review Commission. This commission was created pursuant to Article 51.1 of Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the commission is to study and review the two major pension plans in the state — the Fire and Police...
Final/Annual Reports
2018 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
State Regulation of Passenger Carrier Services, Taxis, and Transportation Network Companies
This memorandum summarizes the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC’s) authority to regulate passenger carrier services, taxis, and transportation network companies (TNCs). Specifically, this memorandum discusses PUC regulations concerning common carriers, contract carriers, limited regulation...
10/25/2018
Business & Economic Development
Professions & Occupations
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Issue Briefs
Capital Construction and the Role of the Capital Development Committee (18-16)
This issue brief outlines the types of projects and expenses defined as capital construction, the role of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) in overseeing the approval and implementation of capital projects, and funding for capital projects.
Final/Annual Reports
Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee to the Legislative Council...
Final/Annual Reports
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council. The Water Resources Review...
Issue Briefs
Senate Bill 18-001, Concerning Transportation Infrastructure Funding (18-15)
Senate Bill 18-001, enacted during the 2018 legislative session, is a significant piece of transportation funding legislation. SB 18‑001 commits state General Fund revenue for transportation projects and establishes financial mechanisms to address the passage or failure of transportation‑...
Issue Briefs
Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (18-13)
This issue brief discusses the use of automated vehicle identification systems in Colorado.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to child welfare and foster care, youth mental health and suicide prevention, child abuse prevention, the juvenile justice system, and other aspects of family law. The bills described in this document passed...
Issue Briefs
Oversize and Overweight Commercial Vehicles (18-10)
State and federal regulations set standards for the size and weight of commercial vehicles operated on public highways. A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used for commerce that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more. Commercial vehicles that exceed the established weight...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Transportation and Motor Vehicles Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to transportation funding, motor vehicles, other modes of transportation, and traffic offenses. In addition, an overview of Colorado’s transportation system is available online at:...
Issue Briefs
Traffic Demand Management and Managed Lanes (18-06)
We may all complain about traffic, but traffic professionals regularly work to deploy a wide variety of strategies to reduce or redistribute traffic. One of the major strategies is managed lanes, or as they are commonly known, toll roads. This issue brief discusses traffic demand management and...
Issue Briefs
Information Technology and the Role of the Joint Technology Committee (18-04)
Information technology (IT) is used by every state agency to make operations more efficient and services more widely available to the citizens of Colorado. Along with other day-to-day expenses of state government, expenses related to IT are paid through the operating budget in the state's annual...
Staff Publications
National Environmental Policy Act and Large Transportation Projects
One of the major components of transportation planning and project development is environmental review. This memorandum provides information on the National Environmental Protection Act and the environmental review process for large transportation projects.
03/08/2018
Natural Resources & Environment
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Issue Briefs
Colorado License Plates (18-02)
Do you prefer green mountains and white text or white mountains and green text? Whether or not we all agree with the color choices for Colorado’s license plates, every vehicle on the roads is required to have one. This issue brief discusses license plate laws and regulations in Colorado.
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (2017)
Submitted herewith is the final report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (advisory committee). The advisory committee was created pursuant to Section 24-82-108, C.R.S., and serves in an advisory capacity to the Capital Development Committee and the Governor on certain issues...
Summary of Major Legislation
Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous measures on child welfare, domestic violence and crimes against children, the juvenile justice system, public school safety, and child care. The bills described in this document passed and became law, unless otherwise...
Final/Annual Reports
2017 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
2017 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report
Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report for 2017.
Issue Briefs
Drone Use and Regulation in the Public Sector (17-44)
This issue brief provides a brief overview of public sector use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, including federal and state regulations, and current applications in Colorado.
Staff Publications
Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This memorandum describes public-private partnerships, summarizes relevant law, and provides examples of projects in Colorado.