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Why it matters: Corridor upgrades, rail and transit projects and toll lanes shape travel capacity and travel choices across the region, and revenue and fee structures affect who bears costs for road upkeep and alternatives.

On the call, officials discussed an I‑270 corridor analysis, bridge replacements and new transit and mobility centers. The regional director for Denver, Jessica Michael Bush (as identified on the call), said the I‑270 corridor from Harland to War Road will include safety upgrades, bridge replacements and a planned north–south bus system and a pedestrian bridge over I‑25 at a future mobility hub. She also mentioned an analysis of impacts in the I‑270 corridor and replacement of “deteriorating bridges.”

Callers asked about express/tolled lanes and how tolling affects drivers. A caller raised concerns about enforcement and the difficulty of disputing automated violations; staff encouraged callers to contact department support offices for case-specific help. The panel said some express/toll lanes include high-occupancy provisions (e.g., vehicles with three or more occupants may use certain lanes toll-free) and that express lanes are intended to provide options to manage congestion.

Regional leaders and callers also discussed light‑rail and intercity rail connections. Panelists described coordination among RTD, CDOT and other partners on a joint service agreement to advance rail and shared-service projects between Louisville, Boulder, Longmont and Fort Collins; officials said the effort is under development and financing remains a key issue. One official said the western extension project is expected to begin in late 2026 and that joint-service projects aim for multiple daily trips on new services.

On fees, a caller asked how EV owners contribute to road funding. The panel reported that Colorado applies a registration/vehicle fee for electric vehicles—called out on the call as a $57 fee for fiscal year 2024–25, adjusted for inflation, plus an additional $12 equalization fee that is also indexed—intended to align EV owners’ contributions with gasoline-tax revenues.

No formal funding decisions were made on the call; officials described projects in planning or early design and encouraged public participation in next steps.

Ending: Officials reiterated that multiple corridor and rail projects are in development, that tolling and fee policies attempt to balance user choice and revenue needs, and that public input will help refine project priorities and funding approaches.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CDOT 2050 Teléfono del Ayuntamiento Distrito 2 & 4","oneSentenceSummary","Regional staff described plans for corridor projects on I‑270, express lanes, joint service agreements with transit agencies and recent state adjustments to electric vehicle fees; officials said projects remain at planning and funding stages.","taxTitle","Transportation Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado","taxId",27826,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174782,"Officials say pothole repairs and maintenance will be prioritized; agency explains repair approach",1364,994000,2358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5364972-764217bb06dcd965ec42af5c44cff8b0&start=994&end=2358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5364972-764217bb06dcd965ec42af5c44cff8b0/thumbnail_994000.jpg","/articles/6174782/Colorado/Officials-say-pothole-repairs-and-maintenance-will-be-prioritized-agency-explains-repair-approach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174782-6d1398bbf840c9ee715e9861f31aed34/orig.mp4?Expires=1770815661&Signature=d1~6ElPg42N9TmrXmnftK5XuXcaQBU9Yeq-Bzo74DKdvt8lsAPH9pyXSxa6H8kg-5XixcnjhVpmUzxYKNJH~qksLm0yaGoQQYDq5FwLOJYUgRT-KVAZMdBcRfcdoblClOLzFyEkdVlK5JHEA-v83Bgsnev5vyYp9FxIIkuUZ22O8YdIVNLMt7PcBwq~wy7dX4CukAnGFIytCrnJ5ONzDo39XJxJEf9lJGWKdY11ExQuuYjh7sGp8sKYHmPB6~j445EySa68~LsAuav-iky0mZ~lUqVZUh~JJMnjHz~FcpMGnzFQxOxbLdyb-u0NzIiaoA7yubdEJucRyQSIr71OdvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents who called into the outreach session described frequent and recurring potholes and pavement failures on key corridors. Callers from Jefferson County and elsewhere described tires blown by potholes and stretches of roadway that re-open with new damage within weeks.

Why it matters: Pothole and pavement conditions affect safety, vehicle damage and travel reliability. Officials said constrained funds require prioritizing the worst pavement first and coordinating with other roadway owners.

On the call, Heather Pathlett, identified as a regional director for northeast Colorado, explained the mechanism that creates potholes: freeze–thaw cycles that allow water under the pavement to expand and break the surface. She said crews “will go to the worst-performing segments first” and that appropriate repair includes cleaning the area and placing new material rather than simple surface patching. A Jefferson County caller, John, described a recent tire failure caused by a pothole in his area; officials told him repair work is scheduled but that crews are prioritizing the most deteriorated locations.

Several callers raised maintenance questions about facilities that are not directly maintained by the state agency—for example, Northwest Parkway and certain toll facilities are managed by separate authorities. Commissioner Karen Stewart said those agencies have their own budgets and contracts for repair and that members of the public should contact the agency that manages a specific facility if they believe repairs fall short of the agency’s standard. The panel noted that some repair work is completed under contracts held by third parties and by local agencies, and that responsiveness depends on that contract structure.

No formal action or funding allocation was approved during the call. Officials repeated that repair and maintenance are top priorities for the statewide plan and asked residents to report locations through the department’s channels so they can be scheduled for repair.

Ending: Officials urged residents to continue reporting problematic pavement through the department’s website and to participate in future outreach so that local deterioration is reflected in prioritization.","State regional directors and callers described causes of potholes, the department’s repair strategy, and how some road segments and parkways are maintained by other authorities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":42,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174787,"Colorado outreach call finds potholes, maintenance and safety top public priorities",3304,3304000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5364972-764217bb06dcd965ec42af5c44cff8b0&start=0&end=3304","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5364972-764217bb06dcd965ec42af5c44cff8b0/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6174787/Colorado/Colorado-outreach-call-finds-potholes-maintenance-and-safety-top-public-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174787-f7925222075feb5e4d433ab4953cfa88/orig.mp4?Expires=1770815661&Signature=LwvFX3iSTqB4vSHUoLjzH0MmPX9NLhc~MQ8W5SJ~jhqMFzh3U9B9HrMxZWp8xbB2SgZ9btZbbiVWvDzMGhmamsrqA65S~idmb4Tk2SvZxLNKE-pPM57Byl5Njq2Lq6~m1Qak-KLxpI~lccyD5Bc1wuL5EWKerxp4UsncuCpm1NAHoZHnPvDL9MiQrmENszhWTxEI2yEXFLPsuRoH-j4hnG5h6m1J1NrHaspcPWlNto-DQ5IOquGV98FqAvMvCnEDLllVeeqci4ORLElEbalT8sVVkBfheRl3rWgO3TytKLDl5HIXIEb-RQAHyX92dxYsDYSt1xoPlRPkQ2D7GC2gyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Regional transportation officials told callers on a state outreach call that repairing potholes and pavement damage, increasing maintenance and and improving safety are the public’s top priorities as the Department develops the statewide plan. Moderator Roger opened the session and officials urged residents to submit input at the state web portal.

Why it matters: The Colorado Statewide Transportation Plan (2050) will guide how limited transportation dollars are allocated across maintenance, bridges, safety and sustainable options. Public input will be used to prioritize projects and programs in a constrained funding environment.

On the call, Jessica Michael Bush, described in the session as the regional director of transportation for the Denver metropolitan area, said the department’s first priority is repairing pavement and stopping deterioration: “Todo mundo se merece llegar a su casa, a su hogar o al trabajo de manera segura,” a phrase she used to summarize the safety rationale for repair and maintenance. Heather Pathlett, identified on the call as a regional director for northeast Colorado, reiterated that there is no single solution that fits every community and urged residents to say what is working and what needs improvement.

Organizers shared survey results from callers and online participants. When asked about the most pressing condition issues, 47% selected potholes and surface damage, 20% selected lack of maintenance/repaving, 17% selected poor bridge conditions and 10% selected “none of the above.” In a separate safety-priority question, 50% of respondents said speeding and reckless driving was their top safety concern; other answers included lack of sidewalks and bikeways (18%), unsafe intersections/crossings (20%), winter driving (remainder) and collisions with wildlife.

Officials emphasized that funds are limited and asked for public guidance on how to distribute them. The call repeated the request that residents submit comments at the statewide plan website (yourtransportationplan.com) or press the provided call-in keys to ask live questions. The panel closed by thanking participants and reiterating that input will help shape investment priorities across the region.

The session included multiple regional directors and county-level transportation commissioners who said they are coordinating planned corridor projects and safety work as part of the state plan. No formal votes or budget decisions were taken on the call; it was an outreach and information-gathering event.","Regional transportation leaders summarized results of a statewide outreach call and online survey that showed repair of potholes and pavement, ongoing maintenance and safety concerns as top public priorities; officials urged continued input via the state plan website.","actionData","errors"]

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Officials outline rail and corridor projects, toll lanes and vehicle-fee changes during outreach call

Officials say pothole repairs and maintenance will be prioritized; agency explains repair approach

Colorado outreach call finds potholes, maintenance and safety top public priorities