The vision of passenger rail connecting Denver, Boulder, Longmont and beyond gained momentum at last week’s forum, “Mission: Possible, Build Northwest Rail,” hosted by Longmont Mayor Joan Peck and RTD District I Director Karen Benker at the Longmont Museum. The special panel discussion brought together a coalition of elected leaders, staff from Governor Polis’ office,
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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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The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has completed a comprehensive study to assess the feasibility of providing Northwest Rail peak service between Denver and Longmont. RTD’s two-year study identified viable vehicle technologies, fleet and infrastructure needs, risk and mitigation strategies, capital and operating cost estimates, and ridership projections for peak service delivery. Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections
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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,
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