Public Hearing before the State Transportation Commission
Thursday, April 21, 9 am
2nd Floor
CDOT Headquarters
4201 East Arkansas Avenue
Denver
Bus: 40, 46
According to activist reports, the State Transportation Commission will be deciding whether to include the I-70 East Project (Central 70) in the State Transportation Improvement Program. If we can stop the I-70 East Project from being included in the state plan, we can stop the state from spending money on it. If you would like to testify at the hearing, you need to notify Jamie Collins by 5 pm Monday, April 18 at Jamie.Collins@state.co.us
The Commissioners will also be considering a grant to Winter Park to build a platform for train passengers. This is part of the effort to bring back the ski train.
You can also contact your commissioner directly. You can find a map of the districts and contact info at https://www.codot.gov/about/regions.html
Update: The Winter Park Ski Train got the grant: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2016/04/21/winter-park-ski-train-receives-grant-that-could.html
Showing posts with label Ski Train. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ski Train. Show all posts
15 April 2016
22 February 2015
FasTracks and Ski Train - Where do we stand?
Colorado Rail Passenger Association Winter Meeting
Fighting to Achieve ColoRail’s Goals -- Jim Souby, ColoRail president
Amtrak and the New Congress -- Invited: Joe McHugh, Vice President, Amtrak by video conference
Fast Tracks: Four Major New Lines Will Open in 2016 Including the Airport Train -- Richard Clarke, RTD Ass’t General Manager, Capital Projects
How the Millennials Will Revitalize Our Transportation System: More Bicycles, Buses, Cars to Go, and Trains Are In Our Future! -- Sylvia Brady, Jack Wheeler
12:00 pm Adjourn
Saturday, February 29, 9am to noon
Denver Union Station, downstairs conference room
This is to the south of bus box on the other side of the Amtrak trains.
Buses: 0, 6, 20, B, L, AF (The list of routes is incomplete on Google Maps.)
Light rail lines E and W are a five to ten minute walk away.
Draft Agenda
9:00 am -- Meeting convenesFighting to Achieve ColoRail’s Goals -- Jim Souby, ColoRail president
Amtrak and the New Congress -- Invited: Joe McHugh, Vice President, Amtrak by video conference
Fast Tracks: Four Major New Lines Will Open in 2016 Including the Airport Train -- Richard Clarke, RTD Ass’t General Manager, Capital Projects
How the Millennials Will Revitalize Our Transportation System: More Bicycles, Buses, Cars to Go, and Trains Are In Our Future! -- Sylvia Brady, Jack Wheeler
12:00 pm Adjourn
26 January 2012
Learn about the History of the Ski Train
Arvada Roundtable
Thursday, February 2 at 5:30 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm)
7450 W. 52nd Avenue
Arvada
Bus: 76, 52
Both these buses run late. If you are taking the 76, get off right after I-70. You will be right by the restaurant, although you may have to walk up to 52nd to find a walkable way to get there. If you are taking the 52, get off on the stop after Wadsworth. You will have to walk back a little, but you are on the right side of 52nd.
The Arvada Roundtable meets every month to learn about some aspect of rail history. In February, they are presenting two programs on the history of the Ski Train. Steve Patterson will share the ski train presentation that he developed for the Aurora Historical Society. This presentation covers the train's history from its inception until its conclusion through 135 images. Kevin Morgan will follow with a program of contemporary Colorado railroading which will include the Ski Train.
The Lone Star Steakhouse lets the Arvada Roundtable use their meeting room for free because they eat dinner first. Dinner starts at 5:30 on the raised-seating section. When you arrive tell the hostess that you are with the Arvada Roundtable and go to the raised area and be seated. If you arrive on time, they will wait for you to finish dinner, but not if you are late. That said, the one time I came, I arrived at 6:00 and I had no trouble ordering and finishing my meal before 7.
Thursday, February 2 at 5:30 pm (presentation at 7:00 pm)
7450 W. 52nd Avenue
Arvada
Bus: 76, 52
Both these buses run late. If you are taking the 76, get off right after I-70. You will be right by the restaurant, although you may have to walk up to 52nd to find a walkable way to get there. If you are taking the 52, get off on the stop after Wadsworth. You will have to walk back a little, but you are on the right side of 52nd.
The Arvada Roundtable meets every month to learn about some aspect of rail history. In February, they are presenting two programs on the history of the Ski Train. Steve Patterson will share the ski train presentation that he developed for the Aurora Historical Society. This presentation covers the train's history from its inception until its conclusion through 135 images. Kevin Morgan will follow with a program of contemporary Colorado railroading which will include the Ski Train.
The Lone Star Steakhouse lets the Arvada Roundtable use their meeting room for free because they eat dinner first. Dinner starts at 5:30 on the raised-seating section. When you arrive tell the hostess that you are with the Arvada Roundtable and go to the raised area and be seated. If you arrive on time, they will wait for you to finish dinner, but not if you are late. That said, the one time I came, I arrived at 6:00 and I had no trouble ordering and finishing my meal before 7.
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