Press Release- Jul 26 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007
Contact:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370
GOV. RITTER RESUMES STATEWIDE OUTREACH TOUR ON FRIDAY WITH VISIT TO NORTHEAST COLORADO
Continuing to gather input from across Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 31, in Akron.
The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington County Events Center, 552 W. 2nd St.
Gov. Ritter tasked the 30-member Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel to explore the state¿s transportation revenue challenges. The state's primary revenue sources are declining while demand and the cost of construction and maintenance are rising. Final recommendations are due to the Governor by the end of the year.
Since convening in April, the panel has met five times, most recently in Pueblo and Meeker. Following Tuesday's session in Akron, the panel's next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 24 in Breckenridge.
Click here for more details about the transportation panel and its technical advisory committee.
Here is the agenda for Tuesday's meeting:
9 a.m.:
Welcome and Introductions
Co-Chairs Doug Aden, Cary Kennedy and Bob Tointon
9:10 a.m.:
Transportation Panel Overview and Challenges
Russ George, CDOT Executive Director
Carla Perez, Governor Ritter's Office
9:20 a.m.:
Topic: Regional Presentations
Presentations to include transportation vision, needs, issues, infrastructure and mobility concerns for each entity. (10 minutes each plus Q&A)
- Eastern Transportation Planning Region
- Progressive 15 - David Foy, Chairman
- CDOT Region 4 - Karla Harding, Region 4 Director
10:00 a.m.:
Public Comment Period
10:15 a.m.:
Topic: Transportation, Energy and Planning for the Future
- Peak Oil and Transportation - Randy Udall
- Transportation and Community Planning - Jim Charlier, Charlier Associates, Inc.
11:15 a.m.:
Break
11:30 a.m.:
Topic: The Growing Impact of Freight in Colorado
- Freight Relocation Public Benefits Study - Jennifer Finch, CDOT
- Colorado Motor Carriers Association - Greg Fulton, President
- Union Pacific - Dick Hartman
- Burlington Northern -
12:30 p.m.:
Working Lunch Exercise
Keypad Polling Exercise
Peter Kenney - Civic Results
1:30 p.m.:
Advisory Committee Update
Report from Cary Kennedy, Advisory Committee Chairman
1:45 p.m.:
Small Group Work Sessions
Discussion Item E
What are the characteristics of a sustainable transportation system in the context of the new energy economy, land use, economic development and environmental considerations?
Discussion Item F
What is the appropriate mix of investments to be funded? How much should go to road maintenance, public transit, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, new roadway capacity and safety?
2:45 p.m.:
Reports from Small Group Discussions
3:15 p.m.:
Topic: Elements and Criteria for a Transportation Vision - John Parr and Peter Kenney, Civic Results
4:00 p.m.:
Wrap up and Close
Next Meeting:
August 24, 2007
8:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Great Divide Lodge
Breckenridge, Colorado