What will it take to make passenger rail a reality in Boulder? On Thursday, December 9, Colorado Senator Katie Wallace convened a group of 12 Boulder Chamber members to answer that question and more. Senator Wallace updated the group on the status of the Colorado Rail Project Joint Service approach: an innovative, collaborative plan to
Special Briefing Recap: Making Passenger Rail a Reality Read More »
On July 21, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launches the Colorado Speed Enforcement Program in Colorado work zones, starting with Colorado Highway 119 between Boulder and Longmont. In 2024, speeding was the most common cause of fatal crashes in Colorado. The dangers of speeding are especially high in work zones, where challenging conditions and
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Last week, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections added our voice of support during a special meeting of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors, encouraging them to support the Joint Service Intergovernmental Agreement that will move Northwest Rail starter service one step closer to reality. As reported by the Governor’s office, RTD was one of
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BCTC is pleased to announce that it is seeking Branding and Marketing Quotes for the upcoming Gunbarrel Microtransit Service which is anticipated to start this fall. Quotes should be submitted via email by Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5pm MDT. More information and details about how to submit a quote can be found here: Request
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On Friday, February 7, Colorado Governor Jared Polis delivered his State of the State message to a packed audience at the Boulder Chamber. He placed special emphasis on the state’s progress in increasing quality of life by giving more Coloradans access to good jobs and training opportunities, affordable housing and sustainable transportation options. These efforts
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On Friday, August 16, our Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director, Darcy Kitching, testified before the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC) at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. She joined a panel on state support for commute-trip reduction programs, featuring presenters from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and
This summer, it’s easier than ever to share the ride from Boulder to Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and local hiking trails in the city of Boulder and Boulder County. It’s more important than ever, too, to avoid driving during the high-ozone season on the Front Range. Choose an option below to get to
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Last week, Governor Jared Polis, CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew, and a host of municipal, state and business leaders from around the Denver Metro Area hopped aboard an Amtrak train for a demonstration ride from Denver’s Union Station to Longmont. Among the dignitaries on board were Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, RTD Board Member Lynn Guissinger,
“All Aboard!” Governor, Local Leaders Take First Denver-Longmont Passenger Train Ride Read More »
Preliminary design and recommendations for CO 7 (Arapahoe Avenue) Multimodal Corridor Segment A are now available. These refinements will address transportation challenges in a critical commuter and business route between 28th and 63rd streets. A series of educational videos showcase these example design updates based your recommendations along the 2.73-mile CO 7 Segment A project.
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Throughout the 2024 legislative session at the Colorado General Assembly, the Boulder Chamber Policy Programs and Boulder Transportation Connections teams are keeping tabs on bills that support businesses and individuals with increased access to transit, more affordable workforce housing and communities that provide jobs, housing, and transit together. The Boulder Chamber has registered support for
Boulder Chamber Supports Transportation and Housing Bills in 2024 Legislative Session Read More »
