The recommendations of the four agency
study of transportation needs in the North Front Range are ready. After much analysis and public input, the Policy and Oversight Committee has made
its preliminary recommendation for long-term transportation improvements for the North
Front Range.
The
NFRTAFS Policy & Oversight Committee's Preliminary Vision Plan (posted September 10, 1999)
KEY INFORMATION ON THE PRELIMINARY VISION PLAN
The total capital cost of Phase IA of the vision plan is $649 million, comprised of $388
million for passenger rail service between Denver and US 34, $221 million for HOV/bus
lanes on I-25 between SH-7 and SH-66, $25 million for regional bus service, and $15
million for miscellaneous mobility improvements throughout the region. Pending the outcome
of the RTD North Metro study, RTD could contribute a portion of funding for HOV/bus lanes
on I-25 south of SH-7 and for the rail line south of SH-7. As additional funding becomes
available, rail service would be extended to Greeley and Fort Collins under Phase IB at a
cost of $264 million.
Future phases would include passenger rail service between Denver and Longmont by way of
Boulder, and between Longmont and Fort Collins. These phases depend on other funding
sources outside the scope of this project
Funding for the overall recommendation is anticipated to come from CDOT, the Regional
Transportation District, the Federal Transit and Highway Administrations, and other public
and private sources.
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While conventional electric light rail is no longer under consideration, there is a new
technology called Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) under consideration.
