Does Colorado pay out claims for damage caused by shoddy roads? Yes, but only rarely
Just two out of 500 claims filed recently have been paid. A spokesperson says that’s because the state is good at fixing the roads.
Trump plan to slash federal office space could immediately hit dozens of sites in Colorado
Local officials worry the massive Federal Center near Lakewood could be in the crosshairs.
RTD claims final victory after Colorado Supreme Court declines to hear $100M-plus commuter rail lawsuit
Denver Transit Partners wanted to be reimbursed for operational issues on the A-Line, including paying flaggers to stop traffic as kinks in the line’s safety system were worked out.
Colorado’s low birth rate could put federal transportation dollars at risk under new Trump policy
A new memo from the Trump administration prioritizes transportation projects in states with high birthrates, those that comply with federal immigration enforcement and those without vaccine or mask mandates.
RTD board passes tougher performance goals for CEO Debra Johnson
Asked what she thought of one particular amendment, Johnson replied, “We’re working collectively and cooperatively and we’re in it together.”
Trump orders fuel new uncertainty around Colorado climate and infrastructure projects. Here’s what we know
Hundreds of millions of federal dollars are now at risk as the administration orders pauses to projects across the state.
The RTD board will vote Tuesday on performance goals for CEO Debra Johnson. Some members are pushing for them to be tougher
Johnson got a new contract late last year, but some board members want her goals to include improving safety and reducing fare evasion.
RTD says light rail work that’s slowed trains will be done by March
But, that doesn’t mean that all light rail maintenance and work is over, RTD officials say.
CDOT’s first speed cameras will be placed in Floyd Hill I-70 construction zone in March
“This is not a revenue-generating initiative,” said CDOT’s chief engineer. “We will not break even on this for many years.”
Self-serve emissions test kiosks are coming soon to Colorado
Drivers with cars between seven and 11 years old will be able to use the kiosk system.
Eastbound I-70 reopen over Vail Pass after 5-hour closure for truck crash cleanup
CDOT said the closure is expected to last at least six hours.
RTD drivers, mechanics ramp up pressure on management in push for a bigger raise
But workers aren’t considering a strike, the union’s president says.
Colorado announces agreement with Union Pacific over Moffat Tunnel, aims for more passenger rail travel through the mountains
The agreement would help clear the way for the Polis Administration’s goal of passenger rail from Denver to Craig.
Denver flyers with ‘construction fatigue’ can take hope in 2025, says airport CEO
In a live interview on Colorado Matters, DIA CEO Phil Washington discusses handling increase traffic on Peña Boulevard, changes to airport security checkpoints, new service to international destinations and more.
RTD’s new plan to clean up its bus fleet: hundreds of hybrids, dozens of EVs
The agency’s new fleet transition plan plots out a path toward RTD’s target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
RTD board votes to extend CEO Debra Johnson’s contract to 2027
No directors mentioned a CPR News investigation that found RTD, under Johnson, has paid out more than $700,000 in settlements with outgoing employees.
