Transportation Construction Projects
The recent passage of the FASTER bill means that now drivers will be paying an additional $40 on their car registrations. This money will fund …
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Winter Driving
A winter storm is expected to arrive in the Front Range sometime this afternoon. In preparation, you may want to check out the Colorado Department …
Traffic Safety Data
The Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT) has three new webpages devoted to traffic safety data: the Seat Belt Enforcement Reporting Site, the Work Zone Enforcement …
October Snow
This weekend’s weather forecast says there is a good chance of snow in the metro area on Sunday. If you’re going to be on the …
New Drivers
Now that summer is nearing its end, many teenagers have completed their driver’s education courses. The Colorado Department of Transportation has a great website for …
Bridges
The bridge collapse in Minneapolis last week makes us question the safety of our local bridges. There are several reports on the Colorado Department of …
Planning the West Corridor of I-70
News sources are reporting that talks and meetings have begun regarding the future of I-70’s western corridor, regarding whether rail lines or highway widening (or …
Colorado Bike Month
June is Colorado Bike Month. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is promoting bicycle safety. There are many useful resources on their …
Click It or Ticket – Seatbelt Safety
From May 21 to June 3rd, the Colorado Department of Transportation, State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct a campaign to increase public …
Left Lane Law
On my daily commute I am often frustrated by drivers committed to driving in the left lane, the passing lane, while going under the speed …
Liquid De-icers
With so many snow storms this year you may wonder what effect the liquid de-icers have on your automobile. CDOT has published a Liquid De-Icer …
Seat belt use
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the highest travel weekend in the year. If you are one of the millions of people hitting the road, we …
New Light Rail Lines Open
This weekend marked the opening of the new RTD Light Rail lines to the southeast metro area. The opening of the Southeast Line also marks …
Traveling in Colorado
Winter travel in Colorado can be challenging because of the weather extremes and the difference in the topology of the state. The plains can be …
Child Passenger Safety
Since becoming a first-time grandmother recently, I have taken an interest in child and infant safety while riding in an automobile. The laws are tougher …
Highway Construction
This week, a driver in Massachusetts was killed when a concrete tunnel caved in over her car. The tunnel was a part of that state’s …
50th Anniversary of Interstate Highways 1956-2006
In the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, Congress acted on recommendations from Interregional Highways . The legislation called for designation of a National System of …
Teen Drivers
Recent news carried the story about the man who used the HOV lane by riding with a dummy. The judge ordered him to auction her …