Press Release - Jan 30, 2008
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30, 2008
CONTACT
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370, evan.dreyer@state.co.us
TRANSPORTATION PANEL REPORT RELEASED TODAY
Gov. Bill Ritter today presented his Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel's final report -- "A Report to the People" -- to the legislature's joint Transportation Caucus.
The complete report is available by visiting Gov. Ritter's Transportation Panel website or by clicking here. An executive summary is available in a separate document by clicking here.
Gov. Ritter praised the 32-member Transportation Panel, including co-chairs Bob Tointon, State Treasurer Cary Kennedy and Colorado Transportation Commissioner Doug Aden. He also noted that the report is dedicated in honor of the late John Parr, who helped facilitate the panel's work.
"Transportation is one of the most important issues facing Colorado," Gov. Ritter said. "A safe and efficient transportation system is key to our economy, our communities, our overall quality of life and our future.
"If there is one thing that is clear from this report, it's that we have an imperative to take action now," Gov. Ritter added. "It is incumbent upon every Coloradan to recognize the importance of reaching consensus and working together to create a 21st century transportation system."