Vision
Colorado's transportation system is the backbone of the state's economy. While the availability of an educated work force, low taxes, and advances in technology are important aspects of a growing economy, the ability to efficiently move people and goods into, out of and throughout the state is vital. The state's transportation system moves goods and services, supports tourism and recreation, moves commuters to jobs, and provides the means for transporting our agricultural products to market. The transportation system needs more than small scale investments.
- A recent economic downturn dramatically reduced transportation funding in Colorado
- Current funding levels will not support future transportation needs
- Mobility rankings continue to show Colorado at high congestion levels
- Conditions will get worse if the problem is not effectively addressed
In recent years, voters across Colorado have committed to visionary investments in air transportation, rapid transit, and local roads. While these investments significantly contribute to enhancing our transportation infrastructure and, consequently the economy, investment in our state highway system has not kept pace. Since 2001, there has been a 38% decline in funding for highways.
Move Colorado is taking an activist role to respond to trends in transportation finance that require greater local and state participation in funding the nation's infrastructure. In Colorado, this means regular involvement in ballot measures since constitutional requirements establish expectations for voting on infrastructure investments.
