Testimony in support of SB22-180, Concerning Programs to Reduce Ground Level Ozone Through Increased Transit

  • May 8, 2022
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Move Colorado joined a chorus of 22 organizations and individuals testifying in support of SB22-180, Concerning Programs to Reduce Ground Level Ozone Through Increased Transit, Thursday afternoon. The House Energy & Environment Committee passed the bill by a vote of 8-4 sending it to Appropriations. Testimony from Move Colorado’s Executive Director, Tamra

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Move Colorado’s 2022 Policy Positions

  • April 13, 2022
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The Colorado General Assembly completed their 120-day legislative session in May 2022. This session was a race to the finish – with nearly 700 bills and resolutions introduced. Many late bills were allowed this session, causing a backlog of activity at the end.  It is also an election year, which adds

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Letter to the Congressional Delegation noting concern regarding suspension of the federal gas tax

  • March 8, 2022
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We write in strong opposition to legislation (H.R. 6787/S. 3609) introduced in Congress to suspend the federal gasoline tax. Suspending the federal gas tax in the name of “economic relief” is misguided, does not promise a reduction in cost at the pump, and could undermine the infrastructure improvements our

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Weekly Update: Move Colorado’s 2022 Policy Positions

  • February 23, 2022
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New This Week Oppose/Seeking Amendments HB22-1138 – Gray/Herod & Winter/Hansen Bill Title: Concerning the creation of programs to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicle commuter trips by improving access to alternative transportation. Bill Summary: For income tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, but before January 1, 2030, the

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The Buzz about Electric Vehicles

  • February 21, 2022
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Vehicle electrification and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions have rapidly risen to the top of transportation topics in Colorado and throughout the United States. To understand Colorado’s efforts, it’s important to understand where we stand with electric vehicles (EV) adoption. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has a dashboard

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Weekly Update: Move Colorado’s 2022 Policy Positions

  • February 21, 2022
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Each week during the 120 day session of the Colorado General Assembly the Move Colorado Policy Committee will meet and review proposed legislation. Per the organization’s newly adopted Policy Engagement Process the Committee will provide recommendations for the Board to consider for ratification within 72 hours. Below you will find

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Testimony in Opposition to SB22-074

  • February 16, 2022
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Last week Move Colorado Chair Kara Swanson testified before the Senate Finance Committee, outlining the organization’s concerns with, and opposition to, SB22-074 (Concerning monitoring of the use of procurement methods other than traditional design bid build procurement for transportation projects). Following testimony and questions from the Committee members the bill was

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Weekly Update: Move Colorado’s 2022 Policy Positions

  • February 4, 2022
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Each week during the 120 day session of the Colorado General Assembly the Move Colorado Policy Committee will meet and review proposed legislation. Per the organization’s newly adopted Policy Engagement Process the Committee will provide recommendations for the Board to consider for ratification within 72 hours. Below you will find

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Weekly Update: Move Colorado’s 2022 Policy Positions

  • January 26, 2022
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Each week during the 120 day session of the Colorado General Assembly the Move Colorado Policy Committee will meet and review proposed legislation that intersects with transportation. Recommendations to support or oppose a measure will be made to the Board of Directors. The Board will review and take action within

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Message from the Chair: Moving into 2022

  • January 11, 2022
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As we inch into the new year, it is with a mix of exhaustion, excitement, enthusiasm, and heartbreak–especially around the multiple tragedies that befell Colorado in the last week of 2021. While we continue to trudge through virtual meetings and limited social contact, there were many bright spots in

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