Colorado: Bill to Reduce Carpooling Occupancy Requirements Passes Hearing

HB-1348, “Prohibit HOV Requirement on North I-25 Express Lanes,” would reverse CDOT’s new express lane policy, which requires three occupants (HOV-3) for free use of any new express lane on North I-25. Instead, the bill would make an express lane free for vehicles with two occupants. The problem with the bill, according to CDOT, isContinue reading “Colorado: Bill to Reduce Carpooling Occupancy Requirements Passes Hearing”

CDOT Unveils Transportation Plan

CDOT’s new transportation plan is big on ideas but low on cash. It has four goals for the State’s roadways: Safety, mobility, economic vitality and maintenance. The plan focuses on operational efficiencies and the use of alternative funding such as toll revenues. CDOT admits that it needs $46 million but has less than half ofContinue reading “CDOT Unveils Transportation Plan”