Understanding Colorado’s electric vehicle tax credit
Have you seen more of those lightning bolt license plates around Colorado recently? They’re attached to electric vehicles (EVs)! Colorado is a leader in EV …
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The road to safety: Colorado school bus driver training
How many people remember their favorite school bus driver? I still remember mine from elementary school – her name was Brenda and she always turned …
Child Passenger Safety Week
This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, observed nationally from September 17 to September 23. Child Passenger Safety Week is intended to bring awareness to …
Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways
The State Publications Blog is excited to introduce a new series highlighting Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways! Colorado is home to some of the most …
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into action. Some of them go year round, but at least …
Wildlife Crossings on CO State Highway 9
SPL staff were excited to read the final reports for a 5-year study by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighting the success of wildlife crossing structures on State Highway 9 (SH-9).
How Transportation Projects Help Tell the Story of Colorado’s Past
Did you know that state transportation agencies, such as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), are required by law to study and document a project …
I-70 Construction and Closures through Denver
Those who drive I-70 through Denver should be aware of a major closure happening this weekend. Beginning at 5am tomorrow (Friday), I-70 will be completely …
Time Machine Tuesday: I-70 Glenwood Canyon
The Glenwood Canyon highway construction project still ranks as one of the most ambitious engineering projects in our state’s history. Today, numerous documents relating to …
Getting Ready for the Big Storm
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may even surpass the memorable Blizzard of ’03. Here’s where you …
Historic Streetcar Systems of Colorado
A century ago, streetcars were used across America as one of the primary modes of transportation, particularly during the period of transition from horse and …
Vote for Colorado’s New Driver License Design
Colorado driver licenses are changing again. Starting this fall, licenses will be issued with a new design – which you can help choose! The Colorado …
Colorado Airports
You’re probably familiar with Denver International Airport, but did you know that there are 75 airports in Colorado? Most of these are small, regional airports, …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that combines official data from various …
Time Machine Tuesday: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
This year marks the 105th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the 115th anniversary of the original platting of its gateway resort …
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Warmer weather means motorcycles are hitting the road. With the heavy increase in traffic in our state over the past few years, the number of …
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
The weather is warming up, and that means road construction season is underway. Road and highway construction can cause dangers for both workers and drivers, …
Colfax: Metro Denver’s Most Famous (or Infamous!) Street
The Colorado State Library is located on Colfax Avenue, as is the State Capitol. It’s one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, with a colorful reputation …
Chain/Traction Laws and Winter Driving
Drivers should be aware that the Legislature recently updated Colorado’s chain laws. The new law states that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) may restrict …
Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), …