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ColoradoDepartment of Transportation

Transportation Facts

2009

3

Vision, Mission and ValuesDepartment HistoryColorado Transportation Commission

MembersDistricts (Map)

Colorado Tolling EnterpriseColorado Aeronautical BoardExecutive Management ContactsDepartment OrganizationTransportation Management RegionsTransportation Planning

Planning ProcessPlanning Regions and Timeline

Revenue AllocationFY 2008- ActualFY 2009- Estimated

Revenue DistributionState BudgetCDOT Budget HistoryFuel TaxValue of Fuel TaxRevenue vs. FTEStrategic Transportation ProjectsRoadway ConditionsRoadway Statistics

Concrete vs. AsphaltBridge ConditionsPublic RoadsHighway Miles and VMTCosts to Build/Maintain Highways

Total Vehicle-Miles Traveled

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Table of Contents

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Tabl

e of

Con

tent

s Facts and FiguresRegistered Vehicles & Licensed DriversColorado Population

Population Growth ImpactsCongestion StatisticsMaintenance Program

StatisticsAvalanche Management Program

Safety ProgramAlcohol/Seat Belts/Young DriversTraffic Fatalities

Other ProgramsScenic and Historic BywaysAdopt-A-HighwaySponsor-A-HighwayRoadside Memorial Signage

Chain Laws and Chain StationsTruck Size and Weight LimitsI-25 HOV/Tolled Express LanesHigh Occupancy Vehicle LanesHybrid and Alternate Fuel Vehicle PermitsTraveler InformationRest AreasAeronautics

Types of AirportsAirport MapEconomic Impacts

Frequently Called Numbers

29293031

3233

3435

3636363637383940404142

43444546

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Vision, Mission and Values

MissionTo provide the best multi-modal transportation systemfor Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods,and information.

VisionTo enhance the quality of life and the environment of thecitizens of Colorado by creating an integrated transporta-tion system that focuses on moving people and goods byoffering convenient linkages among modal choices.

ValuesSafety- We work and live safely! We protect humanlife, preserve property and put employee safety beforeproduction.People- We value our employees! We acknowledgeand recognize the skills and abilities of our coworkers,place a high priority on employee safety, and drawstrength from our diversity and commitment to equalopportunity.Integrity- We earn Colorado’s trust! We are honestand responsible in all that we do and hold ourselves tothe highest moral and ethical standards.Customer Service- We satisfy our customers! With acan-do attitude we work together and with others torespond effectively to our customer’s needs.Excellence- We are committed to quality! We areleaders and problem solvers, continuously improving ourproducts and services in support of our commitment toprovide the best transportation system for Colorado.Respect- We respect each other! We are kind and civilwith everyone, and we act with courage and humility.

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Dep

artm

ent H

isto

ry Late 1800s The majority of Colorado’s roads were privately built bystage or mining companies or built as toll roads by individuals.

1909 A three-member Highway Commission was formed to approvehighway work and allocate funds.

1913 The state Legislature created the Internal Improvement Fundsolely for highway purposes. Revenue from highway user fees wasallocated to the state and counties at a 50/50 ratio.

1916 The Federal Road Act was passed and funds were allocated to thestates based on specific criteria.

1917 The State Highway Fund was created and a department wasformed to approve highway construction projects. The departmentconsisted of a five-member Highway Commission, executive director,and staff.

1921 The State Highway Department was created, as well as a seven-member advisory Commission.

1952 A new eight-member, policy-making Highway Commissionwas established.

1971 An amendment to the Colorado Constitution permitted theGovernor to appoint all Highway Department directors.

1983 The Colorado State Patrol was removed from the HighwayDepartment and placed within the newly created Department of PublicSafety.

1987 The General Assembly increased the number of highwaycommissioners to 11.

1991 The Department of Highways became the Colorado Departmentof Transportation (CDOT).

2002 The Colorado General Assembly passed legislation creating theColorado Tolling Enterprise (CTE), a division within CDOT.

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Colorado Transportation C

omm

ission

Colorado’s transportation system is managed byCDOT under the direction of the state Transporta-tion Commission. The Commission, non-partisan andstatutorily authorized, is comprised of 11 commission-ers who represent specific districts (listed on page 8).Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor, con-firmed by the Senate and serves a four-year term.

District 1Henry Sobanet

District 2Jeanne Erickson

District 3Gregory McKnight

District 4Heather Barry

District 5Bill KaufmanChair

District 6George Krawzoff

District 7Doug Aden

District 8Steve Parker

District 9Les Gruen

District 10George Tempel

District 11Kimbra KillinVice Chair

SecretaryStacey Stegman

Source: Commission Office (303) 757-9025

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Colorado Tolling E

nterprise

Colorado Tolling Enterprise

Gregory McKnight- ChairHenry Sobanet- Vice ChairSteve ParkerLes GruenJeanne EricksonDoug AdenGeorge KrawzoffKimbra KillinBill KaufmanHeather BarryGeorge TempelMargaret (Peggy) Catlin, Acting DirectorStacey Stegman, Secretary

In 2002, the Colorado General Assembly passed legislationcreating the Colorado Tolling Enterprise (CTE), a government-owned, nonprofit business operating within, and as a division ofCDOT. The Transportation Commission serves as the TollingEnterprise Board. The purpose of the CTE is to finance,construct, operate, regulate and maintain a system of tollhighways in Colorado.

The CTE has the authority to conduct all aspects of buildingand operating toll highways, including setting and adjustingtolls, issuing revenue bonds, overseeing maintenance andentering into public/private partnerships. The enterprise mayonly toll new or additional highway capacity.

In June 2006, the CTE opened its first toll facility, which islocated on I-25 between Downtown Denver and US 36. TheHOV/tolled Express Lane facility is free to carpoolers withvariable toll prices for solo drivers (more information on page39).

Source: CTE Office (303) 757-9208

CTE Board Members

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Col

orad

o Ae

rona

utic

al B

oard

The seven-member Colorado Aeronautical Board wascreated by statute in 1988 and works closely with the 76public-use airports in Colorado to maintain, develop, andimprove the state’s aviation system.

CDOT’s Aeronautics Division, created in 1991, supportsColorado’s general aviation community through fuel taxentitlement refunds, a discretionary aviation grant pro-gram, and long-range system planning in partnership withColorado’s general aviation airports. The ColoradoAeronautical Board provides direction and oversight toCDOT Aeronautics.

Harold Patton, Chair- Eastern Plains Governments

Dale Hancock- Vice Chair- Western Slope Governments

Dennis Heap, Secretary- Airport Management

Dave Ubell- Western Slope Governments

Louis Spera- Eastern Plains Governments

Joseph Thibodeau- Pilot Organizations

Debra Wilcox- Aviation Interests-at-Large

Director- Travis Vallin

Colorado Aeronautical Board

Source: Aeronautics Division (303) 261-4418

Aeronautical Board Members

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CD

OT E

xecutive Managem

ent Contacts

Office of the Executive Director (303) 757-9201Russell George, Executive DirectorMargaret (Peggy) Catlin, Deputy Executive Director

Office of the Chief Engineer (303) 757-9204Pam Hutton, Chief Engineer

Division of Staff Branches (303) 512-4009Rick Gabel, Director

Regional Transportation DirectorsRegion 1 Tony DeVito (303) 365-7001Region 2 Tim Harris (719) 546-5452Region 3 Weldon Allen (970) 683-6202Region 4 Bob Garcia (970) 350-2103Region 5 Richard Reynolds (970) 385-1402Region 6 Randy Jensen (303) 757-9459

Office of Government Relations (303) 757-9077Herman Stockinger, Director

Office of Public Relations (303) 757-9228Stacey Stegman, Director

Information Technology Office (303) 757-9602Kim Heldman, Chief Information Officer

Division of Accounting and Finance (303) 757-9262Heather Copp, Chief Financial Officer

Division of Transportation Development (303) 757-9525Jennifer Finch, Director

Division of Human Resources and Admin. (303) 757-9163Celina Benavidez, Director

Division of Audit (303) 757-9687Casey Tighe, Director

Division of Aeronautics (303) 261-4418Travis Vallin, Director

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Transportation Managem

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11,

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Tran

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Every CDOT project is identified in the Statewide TransportationImprovement Program (STIP) based on its ability to solve or improve aparticular mobility, safety or system quality-related problem. Projectsmust be consistent with the Corridor Visions, Goals and Strategies setforth in the long-range Statewide and Regional Transportation Plans.

Long-Range Planning Process – Statewide and RegionalTransportation Plans – 20+ year plans1. Determine appropriate Transportation Planning Region (TPR) andRegional Planning Commission (RPC) representative (see page 15.)

2. Participate in the corridor vision development and prioritizationprocess held by the RPC and CDOT to determine the vision, goals, andstrategies for all regional transportation corridors for the purpose ofaddressing the transportation needs for each planning region.

3. Regional Transportation Plans are adopted by respective RPC andintegrated into the Statewide Transportation Plan which is adopted bythe Transportation Commission. Public involvement is encouraged atthe regional and statewide level.

Deciding Which Projects Get Built – 6-Year STIP Program4. The STIP process determines how available funds will beprogrammed over the next six years. In the process, regionalrepresentatives from CDOT conduct public participation called theProject Priority Programming Process (4P), consisting of optionalcounty hearings, as well as mandatory individual and joint TPRmeetings, to discuss recent accomplishments and identify local andregional funding priorities for the next few years.

5. Projects that are selected to be in the STIP must be consistent withthe corridor strategies in the regional and statewide transportationplans and CDOT’s regional constrained budget. CDOT prepares thedraft STIP that identifies how projects will be funded.

6. The Draft STIP is reviewed to ensure compliance with state andfederal regulations; made available for public comment, and approvedfor release to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and theFederal Transit Administration (FTA) by the Colorado TransportationCommission. FHWA and FTA approve the STIP.

7. STIP projects are then budgeted and designed.

8. In the case that STIP projects are advertised, a contractor is selectedand work begins.

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Transportation Planning

Source: Division of Transportation Development (303) 757-9525

Transportation Planning Regions

2035 Transportation PlanningTimeline

Transportation Planning regions are shaded and labeled accordingly.The numbers represent CDOT’s management regions.

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FY 2

008

Rev

enue

and

Allo

catio

ns

FY 2008 Actual Revenue$1.5 Billion

FY 2008 Allocations$1.5 Billion

HUTF: Highway Users Trust Fund

Mobility$243.7 M

15.6%

Safety$117.6 M

7.5%System Quality

$336.1 M21.5%

Strategic Projects$350.3 M

22.4%

Program Delivery$516.5 M

33%

Federal$533.8 M

34.1%

HUTF$433.1 M

27.8%

Miscellaneous$190 M12.1%

HB-1310$166.2 M

10.6%Senate Bill 1$241.2 M

15.4%

Source: Division of Financial Management and Budget (303) 757-9262

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FY 2009 Revenue and A

llocations

FY 2009 Estimated Revenue$997.5 Million

FY 2009 Allocations$997.5 Million

HUTF: Highway Users Trust Fund

Federal$337.1 M

33.8%

Miscellaneous$116.3 M

11.7%

HUTF$414.3 M

41.5%

Mobility$198.1 M

19.9%

Safety$99.9 M

10%

System Quality$305.7 M

30.6%

Strategic Projects$192.9 M

19.3%Program Delivery

$200.8 M20.2%


Senate Bill 1$129.7 M

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State B

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Percentage of State Budget GoingTowards Transportation

FY 1988

FY 2008

Other Funding90.3%

Transportation Funding9.7%

Other Funding94%

Transportation Funding6%


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Fuel Tax

Colorado’s Fuel Tax History

Fuel Tax Diesel Tax1969198119831986198919911992

State Motor Fuel Tax Rates forColorado and Surrounding States

.07

.09

.13

.205

.18

.18

.205

Fuel Tax Diesel TaxColoradoKansasNebraskaNew MexicoUtahWyomingNational AverageFederal

.22

.24

.239

.1888

.245

.14

.2185

.184

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.26

.233

.2288

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.12

.18

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Source: Federation of Tax Administrators, March 2008

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Fuel

Tax

and

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ratio

ns

CDOT Revenue (Millions)VS Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Count

3,000 -

2,000 -

1,000 -

2004

2005

2006

20062008

$801.7

$931.1

$1,100

$1,500 $1,500

FTE Authorized FTE Actually Filled

CDOT Revenue Dollars (in millions)

3,301 3,306 3,316 3,1093,316

3,084

3,316

3,095


3,066

Relative Value of Motor Fuel Tax

3,090

$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.70$0.80$0.90$1.00

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

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Strategic Transportation Projects

In 1996, the Transportation Commission adopted thisprogram identifying 28 high-priority projects for acceler-ated construction, establishing a minimum annual level offunding. In 1999, Colorado voters passed Referendum A,allowing CDOT to issue Transportation Revenue Anticipa-tion Notes (TRANs bonds) to speed up the completion ofthe Strategic Transportation Projects. This program isfunded by several sources of revenue in addition to bonds.

Already Completed or Fully FundedI-25/US 50/SH 47 InterchangeI-25/US 36/I-76/I-270I-25- Owl Canyon Road to WyomingC-470 ExtensionUS 34- I-25 to US 85Santa Fe CorridorI-76/120th AvenueI-70/I-25 MousetrapUS 285- Goddard Ranch Court to Foxton RoadSH 82- Basalt to AspenI-225 and Parker Road (State Highway 83)I-70 East- Tower Road to KansasI-25- SH 7 to SH 66US 287- Broomfield to LovelandT-REX- Transportation Expansion Project I-25/I-225US 40- Berthoud Pass and in Winter ParkUS 50- Grand Junction to DeltaI-25 through Colorado SpringsUS 160- Wolf Creek Pass

Projects with Remaining WorkUS 287- Campo to HugoUS 160- SH 3 to the Florida RiverUS 550- New Mexico State Line to DurangoPowers Boulevard in Colorado SpringsI-70 West- Denver to EagleI-25 North- Denver to Fort CollinsI-25- Denver to Colorado SpringsEast and West Corridors- environmental clearance will identify futureprojects.

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Roa

dway

Con

ditio

ns

100% -

80% -

60% -

40% -

20% -

Chart shows all Colorado roadways in “fair” or “good” condition (conditiondata based on number of years remaining in service life).

Condition of Colorado Roadways

100% -

80% -

60% -

40% -

20% -

85%

70%74%

OVERALL InterstateSystem

55%41%

Present Condition of ColoradoRoadways

All OtherRoadways

53%60%

ObjectivesActual Condition

NationalHighways(interstatesexcluded)

61%

2004 2005 2007

65%

61%

63%

Source: Division of Staff Branches (303) 512-4009

2006

59%

2008

53%

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Roadw

ay Statistics

Highway Road SurfaceConcrete VS. Asphalt

Bridge Conditions(Major Vehicle State-Owned Bridges)

FunctionalClassification

Principal Arterial(Interstate,Expressways,& Freeways)Other PrincipalArterialMinor ArterialCollectorLocalTotal

TotalBridges

1,341

795

77340493

3,406

Good

1,156

668

66934681

2,920

All volume data is presented in cubic yards, for asphalt, 1.98 tons= 1cubic yard (CDOT Design Manual.)

0200,000400,000600,000800,000

1,000,0001,200,000

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008

C o ncrete A sphalt


Fair

138

92

764312361

Poor

47

35

28150

125

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Roa

dway

Sta

tistic

s

State Highway SystemCenter-line miles 9,134Lane-miles 23,000Vehicle-miles traveled 28.7 billion

Center-line miles measure roadway miles without accountingfor the number of lanes.Lane-miles, which measure the total distance of all roadwaylanes, are a better indicator of CDOT’s actual maintenancerequirements.Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on all Colorado roads were 48.7billion; VMT on state highways accounts for 59% of this total.The interstate system accounts for 10% of the total statesystem mileage, yet 40% of all VMT takes place on theinterstate system.

*Difference over the last year.

Change*-.29%-.46% .20%

Highway Miles and Vehicle-Miles ofTravel (2007)


Colorado’s Public Roads(2007/2008)

Roadway CenterLine Miles

Number ofBridges

*Includes E-470 and Northwest Parkway

9,13458,82215,3294,87888,163

StateCountyCityOther*Total

3,4063,1981,4601098,173

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Roadw

ay Statistics

Typical Costs to Build/MaintainHighways (Per Mile)

Type of ImprovementNew ConstructionWideningReconstructionNew InterchangeResurfacing

Average Cost$470,000$545,434$578,665$7,938,917$105,022


Costs include Right of Way and Design for one mileof one lane only. Average costs are based onfigures from Fiscal Year 2007.

Typical Costs to Maintain/PlowHighways (Per Mile)

ActivityMaintainPlow/De-Ice

* Cost includes all activities CDOT maintenanceforces perform such as pavement repairs, minorresurfacing, sweeping, etc.** Cost assumes one pass clears one full lane ofhighway. Cost is calculated on actual miles drivenand includes product used in snow and ice control.All costs are based on Fiscal Year 2008 figures.

Average Cost$2,292 per lane mile*$4.85 per plow mile**

Source: CDOT Staff Maintenance (303) 512-5502

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Facts and Figures

AutomobilesBusesTrucksMotorcyclesOtherTotal

Registered Vehicles in Colorado20073,030,79110,8101,018,174157,430675,7184,892,923

MaleFemaleTotal

1,792,4131,710,2013,502,614

51%49%

Number of Licensed Driversin Colorado 2007

Source: Colorado Department of Revenue

Source: Colorado Department of Revenue

Colorado’s population increased by 44% from1990 to 2006, from approximately 3.3 million to4.8 million. This rate increase was more thandouble the national average. The StateDemographer’s official projection for 2007 is4,908,152.

Source: The Road Information Program

Colorado Population

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Congestion Statistics

Congestion StatisticsIn 2007, 27% of Colorado’s urban highways werecongested (based on lane miles). Congested roadwaymiles are projected to more than triple by 2035.

From 1990 to 2007, vehicle miles of travel onColorado’s Interstates increased by 70% while thenumber of lane miles of Interstates increased by 2%.

Vehicle travel on Colorado State Highways increased by62% between 1990 and 2007, from 17.7 billion vehiclemiles of travel (VMT) to 28.7 billion VMT. Vehicletravel on Colorado State Highways is projected toincrease by another 69% by 2035, to 48.4 billionvehicle miles of travel.

In 2007, the average delay in congested corridors was 18minutes per commuter. That average delay is expectedto increase to 70 minutes by 2035.

Traffic congestion in Colorado costs licensed drivers$1.35 billion a year in delays and wasted fuel. In theDenver metro area, the annual average cost is $909 perperson, in Colorado Springs it is $490 per person and inBoulder it is $277 per person. These figures are fromTexas Transportation Institute’s 2007 Urban MobilityReport.


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Pro

gram The maintenance program is split into two major categories.

Regular maintenance covers items such as blading, revegetation,rockfall mitigation and much more. Snow and ice control involvesplowing, sanding, and avalanche control.

During the 2008 fiscal year, members of the Maintenance Programstaff tended more than 23,000 lane miles by:

Repairing and maintaining more than 8.7 million square yards of road-way surface

Utilizing 248,018 tons of asphalt and 178,841 gallons of liquid asphaltin asphalt preservation activities

Striping more than 22,540 miles of roadway and creating 167,596 squarefeet of pavement markings using 1.7 million pounds of glass beads,218,959 gallons of paint

Snowplowing, sanding, and/or deicing 7.2 million miles of highway

Applying 326,517 tons of salt/sand and 11.4 million gallons of liquiddeicer to the highways

Repairing and installing 146,823 feet of snow fence

Disposing of 82,222 cubic yards of trash off the right-of-way with thehelp of 10,512 Adopt-A-Highway volunteers and another 13,569 bagsof trash with the support of 26 corporate sponsors

Replacing and repairing 67,830 signs and sign posts

Replacing, installing, and repairing over 17,125 million linear feet offencing along CDOT right-of-way


Overview and Statistics

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Avalanche Management ProgramCDOT’s Maintenance Program has developed andimplemented an avalanche management program tomaintain a level of safety for the traveling public andmaintenance personnel.

Facts:

CDOT’s Avalanche Atlas has over 522 known avalanche paths

CDOT regularly monitors and/or controls over 278 avalanche paths

For avalanche season 2007-2008 CDOT triggered more than 500 avalanches

with explosives, of which, 160 impactedColorado highways

CDOT experienced 1,128 hours of roadclosures, at various locations statewide,due to avalanche control

CDOT spent 8,406 hours performingavalanche mitigation activities and cleanup


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Alcohol/Seat Belts/Young Drivers

Source: Safety and Traffic Engineering Branch (303) 757-9654

CDOT administers the state’s federally-funded traffic safety program.The goal of the program is to reduce traffic deaths on Colorado’shighways. Primary focuses of the program include reducing alcohol-related traffic deaths, increasing adult seat belt use and car seat andseat belt use for children, and reducing teen driving deaths.

In 2007, (the most recent statistics available), traffic deaths increased3.6% to 554 compared to 535 in 2006. However, Colorado is stillshowing a downward trend in fatalities from 742 in 2002 to 554 in2007.

In 2007, alcohol was involved in 226 (40.8%) of Colorado’s 554fatalities. On July 1, 2004, a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC) lawtook effect, lowering a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge from.10 BAC to .08 BAC. Colorado also retains a Driving With AbilityImpaired (DWAI) offense at .05 BAC.

In 2007, drivers and passengers accounted for 480 of the traffic-relateddeaths, in which 90 were motorcycle fatalities and 390 were driversand passengers in other motor vehicles. Of the 390 fatalities, 206(53%) were not buckled up. If everyone had buckled up, about half ofthose victims should have survived. The 390 driver and passengerdeaths included 23 children under the age of 16. Twelve or 52% ofthese young victims were riding unrestrained.

Overall seat belt use in Colorado increased from 81.1% in 2007 to81.7% in 2008. For children under age five, car seat use decreasedfrom 83.1% in 2007 to 86.9% in 2008. Seat belt use for children agesfive through 15 increased from 69.7% in 2007 to 71.3% in 2008.

In 2007, 45 young drivers and passengers, ages 16 to 20, died onColorado highways and 28 or 62% of these victims were not usingseat belts. In 2007, 42 or 93% of these fatalities occurred with teendrivers at the wheel. Of these 42 fatalities, 26 were the teen driversthemselves and 16 were teen passengers. An additional four teens,ages 16-20, died in motorcycle crashes in 2007. The 2008 seat beltusage rate for ages 16 to 20 was 79.2%, which is about 2.5% lowerthan the overall usage rate for Colorado, but a 6.3% from 2007.

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Scenic and Historic Byways are nominated by local partnershipgroups and designated by the Colorado Scenic and Historic BywaysCommission for their exceptional scenic, historic, cultural,recreational, and natural features. Currently, Colorado has 25 Scenicand Historic Byways. Ten of the byways are also designatednationally by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (eight areNational Scenic Byways and two are All-American Roads.)http://www.coloradobyways.org.

Adopt-A-HighwayThis program relies on volunteer groups such as service clubs,churches, scout groups, and employee associations, in order to cleanup litter along our highways. CDOT provides litter bags, safetyvests, and an informational video, and will haul the litter bags away.http://www.dot.state.co.us/AdoptAHighway/.

Sponsor-A-HighwayIn 2004, the Adopt-A-Highway program was expanded to includecorporate sponsorships for litter removal on Front Range highways.The program includes approximately 383 miles of highway andallows the program contractor to erect signs recognizing acorporation’s financial contribution for litter removal. In exchange,the contractor will provide removal services on that sponsoredsegment of highway, typically once or twice a month. Contact KarrieJones at 800-530-7168.http://www.dot.state.co.us/AdoptAHighway/Sponsor.cfm.

Roadside Memorial SignageThis signage program offers families of fatal crash victims anopportunity to honor and remember their loved ones whilereminding motorists of their responsibility to drive safely and sober.An application must be completed and the applicant will be requiredto pay $100 for the signs costs, installation, maintenance andremoval.http://www.dot.state.co.us/Safety/memorial_signs.asp

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Chain Law

and Chain Stations

Colorado chain laws apply to every state highway, federalhighway and interstate throughout the state. In addition,Colorado law requires that chains be carried in/on acommercial vehicle traveling on I-70 between mileposts163 and 259 (Edwards to Morrison) from September 1stthrough May 31st and they must be used when required.

A vehicle is considered commercial if it is used in commerceto transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle: Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 lbs. ormore, inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle ratingof more than 10,000 lbs.; or Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or morepounds; or Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers,including the driver.

Levels of Chain Law:Level 1 All single-axle combination commercial vehiclesmust chain-upLevel 2 All commercial vehicles are required to chain-up

I-70 Chain-up Stations (MM=mile marker)Eastbound I-70:MM 178, MM 183, MM 184, MM 187, 195, MM 203,MM 205, MM 219, MM 228, and MM 241, MM 251, MM289 and MM 343Westbound I-70:MM 358, MM 263, MM 260, MM 254, MM 228, MM223, MM 221, MM 219, MM 213, MM 197 and 179

I-25 Chain-up Stations (MM=mile marker)Southbound I-25: MM 157Northbound I-25: MM 172

Chain Regulations

Source: Permits (303) 757-9539

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Legal Width: 8’6"

Legal Height: 13’; vehicles with a height of 14’6" shall beoperated only on highways designated by CDOT

Legal Length: 45’ maximum – single unit – measured from extreme front

bumper to extreme rear bumper 70’ maximum – tractor/trailer(s) combination, not to exceed four

total units No overall length limit for a tractor/trailer combination with a

single trailer length of 57’4" or less No overall length limit for a combination of units with two

trailers 28’6" or less in length (“Western Doubles”) Colorado Law: 75’ maximum (Saddlemounts) not exceed four

total units Colorado Law: 75’ maximum (Saddlemounts with Fullmount

combination) not to exceed three pulled units 75’ maximum specialized equipment used in combination for

transporting automobiles or boats

Legal Axle Weights: Single axle – 20,000 lbs. Tandem axles – 36,000 lbs.; 40,000 lbs. non-interstate Tridem axles – 54,000 lbs.

Legal Weight Limits (Total weight must be distributed so thatno axle grouping exceeds the maximum gross weight per legalaxle weight limits):

Two axle/Single unit – 36,000 lbs. Three or more axles/Single unit – 54,000 lbs. Three or more axles/Combination units – 80,000 lbs. Interstate

highways; 85,000 lbs. Colorado non-interstate highways

General Size and Weight Information Based on State Statute

www.dot.state.co.us/truckpermits/

Source: Permits (303) 757-9539

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I-25 HO

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I-25- Downtown Denver to US 36Carpoolers and Motorcyclists: Access to the HOV lanes remains free.Remain in the lane marked “HOV” when passing through the clearlymarked toll collection zone, the only section in the facility where youmust drive in the designated lane.

Solo Drivers: Must have a transponder and will be charged thedesignated toll rate. Remain in the Express Lane marked “toll” whenpassing through the toll collection zone, the only section in the facilitywhere you must drive in the designated lane. Tickets will be issued fordriving in the wrong lane and evading the toll or for not having atransponder.

Operation Schedule:Morning: Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. (Southbound)Enter: I-25 at 84th Avenue; 70th Avenue; US 36 at Pecos St. (HOVs canenter at Sheridan Blvd., but solo drivers cannot enter until Pecos Street)Exit: 19th Street at Wynkoop Street; I-25 south of the 20th Street Bridge

Afternoon: Between noon and 3 a.m. (Northbound)Enter: I-25 south of the 20th Street Bridge; 20th Street by Coors FieldExit: I-25 north of US 36; 70th Avenue; US 36 at Pecos St.

Toll Rates:

To obtain a transponder:• Go to www.expresstoll.com• Call EXpressToll® customer service locally at(303) 537-3470 or 888-946-3470

I-25 HOV/Tolled Express Lanes

$0.507:00-3:00a$1.258:45-10:00

$1.506:00-7:00$2.758:15-8:45

$3.504:30-6.00$3.507:15-8:15

$2.003:30-4:30$2.756:45-7:15

$1.503:00-3:30$1.756:00-6:45

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The HOV lanes begin at I-25 or Pecos St. (there is a small portion east ofPecos St. where toll-paying vehicles are allowed) and continue untilFederal Blvd. for westbound traffic. For eastbound traffic, the HOV lanesbegin at Sheridan Blvd. and end at Pecos St.

US 85/Santa Fe DriveBuses, carpools, motorcycles and all vehicles making left turns arepermitted during restricted hours.

The HOV lanes begin at Bowles Ave. and end at Alameda Ave. fornorthbound traffic. For southbound traffic, the HOV lanes begin at PlatteRiver Dr. and end at Bowles Ave.

Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for northbound traffic and 4 p.m. to6:30 p.m. for southbound traffic.

State Highway 82Buses, carpools, and motorcycles are permitted during restricted hours.

The HOV lanes extend from Basalt (milepost 23.9) to the Buttermilk SkiArea/Owl Creek Road (milepost 38.8).

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for eastboundtraffic and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for westbound traffic.

A limited number of hybrid vehicles and vehicles using the followingdedicated alternate fuels may use HOV lanes, with an approved CDOTpermit, regardless of the number of occupants: natural gas, propane,electricity, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and compressed naturalgas. The required decal for HOV lane usage may be obtained from CDOTby calling 303-757-9539. Applications for a hybrid permit can also beobtained at http://www.dot.state.co.us/hybrids/

Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Vehicle HOVPermits

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Traveler Information

CDOT provides 24-hour “real-time” traveler informa-tion including road and weather conditions, chain laws,highway closures, and construction/maintenanceschedules and accident detours. In calendar year 2007,the road condition web site received 605 million hitsand 1.72 million people called the road conditionhotline.

CDOT Road Condition NumbersCall 511 (see note below)

In Denver Metro or Outside Colorado(303) 639-1111

Outside Denver but within Colorado(877) 315-7623 (toll-free)

Internet Road Condition Report

www.cotrip.org or www.dot.state.co.us

Other DOT Road Condition NumbersKansasIdahoNebraskaNew MexicoUtahWyoming

(800) 585-7623*(888) 432-7623*(800) 906-9069*(800) 432-4269(866) 511-8824*(888) 996-7623*

*Has implemented 511 via your cellular phone. This service does notwork with all cellular phone carriers.

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US 40US 50US 50SH 139US 160US 160US 287US 287US 287I-25I-25I-25I-25I-25I-25I-25SH 340I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-70I-76I-70I-76

Hayden+Hadley (E. of La Junta)HollyRangelyCortez (6 mi East)Shaw Creek*Gobblers KnobVirginia Dale+HugoEl MoroCuerno Verde- Colorado City*Pueblo (Southbound)Pueblo (Northbound)Larkspur (Northbound)Larkspur (Southbound)Prospect Road, Fort Collins*Fruita Welcome Center*Rifle*West Glenwood SpringsNo Name, Glenwood CanyonGrizzly Creek, Glenwood CanyonHanging Lake, Glenwood CanyonBair Ranch, Glenwood CanyonEdwardsVail Pass Rest Area+Georgetown Overlook Pull-OutGenessee Buffalo Herd Pull-OutBennettDeer TrailArribaBurlington*Julesburg*Sterling*Wiggins

Location101388.69467.3955.946.42191.3955.20383.5407.817.7274.39111.69114.99170.27170.89268.390114.92118.64121.02125.13128.5160190226.51254306.85332.01383.3437.6180.512566

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Aeronautics D

ivision- Airports

Types of Airports


Commercial Service Airports provide scheduled aircarrier and/or commuter service to surrounding communi-ties. Commercial passengers are offered a multitude ofterminal services including concessions, ground transporta-tion options and parking. Many commercial serviceairports also provide an array of general aviation servicesand facilities for both the recreational and corporatetraveler. Available services include refueling, instrumentapproaches, full-service fix based operators, corporatehangars and general aviation terminal facilities. Coloradohas 14 commercial service airports.

General Aviation Airports provide a full range of aviationfacilities and services to business and recreational users.Full-service fixed base operations, instrument approaches,refueling, corporate hangars and general aviation terminalsare the services provided. Some general aviation airportsknown as reliever airports even reduce congestion at largecommercial service airports in certain metro areas byproviding general aviation pilots with comparable landsideand airside facilities. Colorado has 62 general aviationairports.

The State’s airports have a variety of uses:• Search and rescue

• Aerial fire fighting

• Air medical transport

• Public safety

• Agriculture

• Recreation

• Just-In-Time Shipping

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Economic ImpactIn Colorado, in 2008, aeronautics or airports resulted in:

Jobs- 340,786Wages- $11.2 billionEconomic Activity- $32.2 billionAnnual Tax Benefits- $1.7 billion


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In-State Toll FreeWebsites

CDOT Public Relations OfficeTraffic Operations Center

(24-hours/day)RTD Schedules/RoutesColorado State Patrol

Motor Carrier EnforcementHazard Material Routes

Colorado Motor Vehicle DivisionDriver LicensesVehicle RegistrationVehicle TitlesPorts of EntryEmissions Program

E-470 Highway AuthorityNorthwest ParkwayPublic Utilities CommissionUS DOT/FHWAMotor Carriers AssociationPermits (Oversize/Overweight)

LocalStatewide Toll-Free

Risk ManagementState Map RequestsBicycle InformationColorado Tourism Board

511(303) 639-1111(877) 315-7623www.cotrip.org

www.dot.state.co.us(303) 757-9228(303) 512-5826

(303) 299-6000(303) 239-4500(303) 273-1875(303) 239-4546

(303) 205-5613(303) 205-5607(303) 205-5608(303) 205-5691(303) 205-5603(303) 537-3470(303) 533-1200(303) 894-2000(720) 963-3000(303) 433-3375

(303) 757-9539(800) 350-3765(303) 866-3848(303) 757-9228(303) 757-9982(800) 265-6723

Inquiries about this fact book may be directed toMindy Crane in the Public Relations Office

Colorado Department of Transportation4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 277

Denver, CO 80222www.dot.state.co.us

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