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Colorado State Road Conditions

Colorado, like many other states, has had an ongoing issue with keeping their roads in proper condition. Many reforms have been put in place to try to push the reconstruction of the state’s roadway conditions, but the necessity for funding is ongoing. Recently there has been much talk about passing laws to increase various state taxations to go towards the roads. Although increased taxation may be initially frowned upon, the financial increase in roadway funding will be profitable for Colorado.

Not only does Colorado have a great number of roads that are not in proper condition for everyday drivers, there is also an issue of the availability of space for drivers. Colorado’s population grows each year with the amount of people attracted to moving to the state. This means there are more people on the road, which requires more room. In May of this year the legislature took a final look at the roadway issues in Colorado and decided to make an executive decision in taking a step towards finding a solution to the issue. The consensus was that $495 million would go towards the Colorado roadways this year and $150 million for the upcoming year.

After many years of fighting for funding to be moved from the state’s general account to roadway construction the bill that could make a difference is finally here. In November of this year state residents will have the opportunity to vote towards this movement and if they have their personal and state’s best interest in mind they will participate in the passing  of Senate Bill 18-001.

Brasch, S. (2018, March 22). Colorado Senate Hits On A Compromise In The Search For Road Money. Retrieved from http://www.cpr.org/news/story/colorado-senate-hits-on-a-compromise-in-the-search-for-road-money

Paul, J. (2018, May 08). After whirlwind back-and-forth, a Colorado road funding compromise takes shape among Democrats, Republicans. Retrieved from https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/07/colorado-road-funding-plan-2018/

Transportation Infrastructure Funding. (2018, May 08). Retrieved from https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb18-001

Vela, V. (n.d.). When It Comes To Colorado Highway Funding, The Road Goes On Forever. Retrieved from http://www.cpr.org/news/story/when-it-comes-colorado-highways-funding-road-goes-forever