Press Release - Sept 21, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2007
CONTACT
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370
GOVERNOR'S BLUE RIBBON TRANSPORTATION PANEL
MEETS IN WINDSOR ON TUESDAY
Gov. Bill Ritter's blue ribbon transportation panel will meet in Windsor on Tuesday. Presentations will center on regional transportation issues in northeast Colorado and continued discussion about possible funding options for the state's long-term transportation needs.
The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windsor Recreation Center, 250 11th St.
Gov. Ritter convened the 30-member Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel earlier this year to explore the state's transportation revenue challenges. The state's primary revenue sources are declining while demand and the costs of construction and maintenance are rising. Final recommendations are due to Gov. Ritter by the end of the year.
Following Tuesday's meeting in Windsor, the next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs.
Click here for more details about the transportation panel and its technical advisory committee.
Here is the agenda for Tuesday's meeting:
8:30 a.m. Coffee & Breakfast with local elected officials and public
9:00 Welcome and Introductions
Co-Chairs Doug Aden, Cary Kennedy and Bob Tointon
9:15 Transportation Panel Overview and Challenges
Russ George, CDOT Executive Director
Carla Perez, Governor Ritter's Office
9:30 Topic: Regional Presentations (10 minutes each)
10:30 Public Comment Period
Each individual is limited to 3 minutes for comments
11:00 Topic: Transit Needs and Investment Options
Jennifer Finch, CDOT Division Director
Noon Working Lunch: Keypad Polling Exercise
Measuring the Pulse: Peter Kenney, Civic Results
12:45 p.m. Keypad Polling Update - Peter Kenney
1:00 Topic: Funding Options Advisory Committee Report #3
2:00 Topic: Transportation Incentives and Land Use
Jim Charlier, Charlier Associates
3:00 Topic: Colorado State Patrol Proposal to Increase Traffic Fines for Traffic
Safety - Terry Campbell, Colorado State Patrol
4:00 Close
Next Meeting:
October 4th in Colorado Springs
PPACG Board Room