Colorado

Public transit is an integral part of Colorado's multimodal transportation system providing mobility to thousands of residents and visitors throughout the state. Not only does transit connect residents, employees, and visitors to major activity centers for jobs, schools, shopping, medical care, and recreation, but it also promotes greater personal independence. Provision of transit services contribute greatly to the economic, social, and environmental...

This technical report includes the Transportation Commission Resolutions and other policies pertinent to the Regional and Statewide Planning process, giving overall guidance to the development of the plans.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is a critical element in developing a well-rounded transportation strategy. TDM encompasses a wide range of programs and services that make the most efficient use of existing transportation facilities by managing the actual demand placed on those facilities. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has developed tools to assist local governments and businesses with TDM implementation.

Traffic congestion is one of the most significant issues faced by communities across Colorado.

This report discusses CDOT's approach to investing the public resources. Simply put, the department establishes goals and objectives for each investment category. The investment category goals are aspirational, department wide, long term and can not be achieved with forecast resources.

CDOT is not required to update the Statewide Transportation Plan on a set schedule, this amendment was developed to maintain consistency with regional planning processes and to serve as a bridge between the 2035 Plan and the next plan update set for adoption by 2015.