CDOT and local officials holding public meetings for input into transportation plans
News Release
Statewide — As Colorado prepares to update future transportation plans and develop the state’s 2050 transportation and transit plan, CDOT and local communities are holding a series of public meetings throughout the summer and fall to solicit input from the public on recent infrastructure development and future needs.
The meetings will be held in each rural transportation planning region, the 10 groupings of counties that allow for local officials to collaborate on area needs. These gatherings will allow technical staff to share progress and accomplishments on completion of 10-Year Plan projects to date, as well as discuss needs, data and trends with members of the public.
Similar conversations in the state’s metro areas will be led by the respective metropolitan planning organizations: the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG); Grand Valley MPO (GVMPO); North Front Range MPO (NFRMPO); Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG); and Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG).
More information on Colorado’s transportation planning process can be found at https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning/planning-process.
Upcoming TPR meetings, along with dates, times, and links to additional details, are listed below.
- Southeast, July 24, 10 a.m. to noon, Lamar
- South Central, July 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Walsenburg
- Northwest, July 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Virtual
- Southwest, August 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Durango
- San Luis Valley, August 22, 10 a.m. to noon, Alamosa
- Gunnison Valley, August 29, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Montrose
- Upper Front Range, September 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Morgan
- Eastern, September 9, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Akron
- Northwest, September 9, 10 a.m. to noon, Fraser
- Central Front Range, October 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cripple Creek
- Southwest, October 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Durango
- Intermountain, October 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Eagle
- Southeast, October 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Lamar
- South Central, October 24, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Trinidad
- San Luis Valley, November 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Alamosa
- Gunnison Valley, November 14, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Montrose
- Eastern, December 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Limon
- Upper Front Range, December 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., CDOT Region 4 office
Know Before You Go
Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:
- Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
- Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
- See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
- Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone
The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.
- Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
- Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
- Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
- Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
- Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
- Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
- Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
- Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
- Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
- Be patient!
Download the COtrip App!
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