Tag: Transportation
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As fuel costs rise further, Coloradans may see impacts beyond the pump
With the price of gas rising with no end in sight, many Coloradans first thought will be about how much more they are spending at the pumps. But rising costs may soon spread to more than just gas, and can have a more all-around impact on your wallet, as spiking diesel prices could lead to…
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Colorado legislature enters final 10 days with hundreds of bills still unresolved
With less than two weeks left in the 2026 session, Colorado lawmakers are staring down the final stretch of a crowded agenda, with 228 bills still unresolved as of Monday and several major measures that have yet to even be introduced. There are 228 bills still awaiting final resolution, including 78 House bills and 53…
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Street improvements set to impact Colfax, downtown Denver traffic
Several street construction projects from Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure are set to impact traffic on east Colfax Avenue and areas of downtown Denver over the next week. Paving operations will begin this week on East Colfax, which are expected to last until August. The goal is to create a smooth roadway from Broadway…
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70-vehicle I-70 crash caused by heavy snow, fast driving, state patrol says
A Tuesday crash involving up to 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 eastbound is believed to have primarily been caused by wet, heavy snow, authorities said Wednesday. The crash, which occurred just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel around 3 p.m. Tuesday, injured 19 people, eight of whom were hospitalized, Colorado State Patrol said in a Wednesday…
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Semi-truck crash closes northbound I-25 in Larimer County
A crash involving two semi-trucks left both lanes of Interstate 25 closed in Larimer County Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 5:25 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-25 south of Wellington, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Both trucks were traveling north when the crash happened, with a cause for the crash not yet…
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CDOT snowplow driver charged in fatal I-70 crash involving girls’ hockey team
The driver of a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow that was involved in a fatal January crash on Interstate 70 has now been criminally charged. The crash happened just before 9 a.m. Jan. 29 on I-70 in Clear Creek County, east of Loveland Pass. The driver of a van carrying a girls’ hockey team from…
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Colorado bill reshaping RTD board advances
A proposal to reshape the Regional Transportation District’s leadership easily cleared a committee vote Wednesday, advancing the bill sponsors say is needed to revive a transit system still struggling to regain riders and public trust. Critics have countered that, while they agree that RTD faces deep-seated problems, the legislation won’t fix them. Senate Bill 150…
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Front Range Passenger Rail reaches agreement with BNSF to allow service from Denver to Fort Collins
Front Range Passenger Rail service between Denver and Fort Collins could begin by early 2029 under an agreement reached with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, which owns the freight lines that would be used by the passenger rail. State officials said Thursday that it will cost $333 million to launch a “starter service” with an…
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Douglas County’s free rideshare service launches in Parker
Douglas County’s free rideshare service, Link on Demand, has formally launched in the town of Parker. Officials gathered Thursday to mark the expansion, which will bring free, door-to-door rides to residents in eastern Douglas County. “This innovative free rideshare service is more than just a new transportation option. It’s a meaningful investment in our citizenry…
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RTD prepares for Rockies home opener with added rail capacity
The Regional Transportation District is boosting light rail service and placing outreach teams at Denver Union Station to help fans attending the Colorado Rockies’ first home game of the 2026 season Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. The agency anticipates higher ridership for the April 3 game and other weekend events in downtown…