Subject:

Colorado Department of Transportation

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    National Western Stock Show corrals the Rodeo All-Star Weekend

    Yee-haw! The National Western Stock Show has saddled up for the future. Although NWSS chairman Jerry McMorris passed away yesterday, leaders went through with the announcement of a deal that will help steer the direction of the Stock Show, expanding it beyond an every-January event into more of a ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Beltway authority proposal hits the brakes...for now

    Boosters have put the brakes to a proposal that would have formed a state beltway authority to allegedly smooth traffic snarls, but critics charged was really designed to grease the wheels for the completion of the northwest beltway, including a toll road past Rocky Flats.

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    I-70 pace cars experiment is working, CDOT says -- just not all the time

    The Associated Press is reporting that the Interstate 70 pace car program was suspended Sunday in lieu of a review by the Colorado Department of Transportation. But while that's true in a technical sense, it's also a bit misleading. The CDOT program has only been officially shelved for this next wee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Golden mayor Jacob Smith reveals how the Jefferson Parkway deal took a wrong turn

    After months of negotiations put in gear by Governor John Hickenlooper and Don Hunt, his head of the Colorado Department of Transportation, Golden has definitely put the brakes on a deal that would have had that town sign off on plans for the Jefferson Parkway -- in exchange for $57 million in trans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Ron Paul banners on overpasses slow traffic across Denver

    Ron Paul.​Shortly after Texas Governor Rick Perry invoked Tim Tebow at last night's Republican presidential debate, followers of another candidate, Ron Paul, delivered a message to Denver-area drivers -- one that may have pissed off as many of them as it inspired. Unknown Paul supporters hung ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Jaime Perez sentenced to 20 years for stealing gas -- almost a half-million dollar's worth

    Big pic below.​A twenty-year jolt for stealing gasoline? Seems a little excessive, doesn't it? Then again, former state highway worker Jaime Perez didn't just sneak a tank or two. He's accused of fronting a giant fuel-swiping plot that cost Colorado more than $440,000.

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    New taxes on gas, electric cars?: CDOT says it's just talking about them right now

    ​Is the Colorado Department of Transportation looking at hiking taxes on gasoline and electric cars? That's the implication from an Independence Institute report, which quotes from CDOT e-mails. But spokeswoman Stacey Stegman says there's no proposal yet, and one is unlikely this year.

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Medical Marijuana Industry Group comes out against per se THC driving limits

    ​Earlier this week, the DUID-marijuana working group formed under the auspices of the state Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) decided not to recommend specific THC driving limits, as a bill tabled during the last legislative session attempted to do. Below, the Medical Marijuan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    10 reasons why Lakewood was named an All-American City (PHOTOS)

    Big pics below.​Lakewood was just named one of ten All-America Cities -- a designation well worth celebrating. However, the community's Facebook page could do a better job of horn-tooting. In fact, its profile photos don't even feature the city, and other shots are pretty hit and miss. Luckily ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Free ski buses to mountain resorts? Ace King thinks it's an idea whose time has come

    ​In seventeen years of avid snowboarding, Ace King has heard all the bright ideas about how to fix the weekend traffic logjam on I-70. Monorail, zipper lanes, double-decker lanes -- all costly, all dubious as hell, and none of them right around the corner. What King lusts for is a bus.

  • News

    February 10, 2011

    Buzz Geller isn't running for mayor of Denver, but he still has a few words for City Hall

    ​In seventeen years of avid snowboarding, Ace King has heard all the bright ideas about how to fix the weekend traffic logjam on I-70. Monorail, zipper lanes, double-decker lanes -- all costly, all dubious as hell, and none of them right around the corner. What King lusts for is a bus.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Speed trap near I-25/I-70 mousetrap tomorrow -- for your safety, says Denver Police Dept.

    ​It's not often that cops give drivers a heads-up about a speed trap -- but tomorrow is an exception. The Denver Police Department has announced that it's conducting "speed-enforcement activities" near Interstate 25 and Interstate 70 beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing through early afternoon. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    Red's Pub will dry up after Saturday night

    ​Raise a glass this weekend to Red's Pub, the saloon that's very conveniently located at 7330 West 120th Avenue in Broomfield. Too conveniently located, it turns out: Owner Red Nikkel has sold the property to the Colorado Department of Transportation, which will use it to complete the 120th Av ... More >>

  • News

    September 30, 2010

    Xcel's plan to convert its coal plants sparks an energetic debate

    ​Raise a glass this weekend to Red's Pub, the saloon that's very conveniently located at 7330 West 120th Avenue in Broomfield. Too conveniently located, it turns out: Owner Red Nikkel has sold the property to the Colorado Department of Transportation, which will use it to complete the 120th Av ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    John Suthers orders state agencies to take down Facebook pages -- but he won't say why

    ​Colorado Attorney General John Suthers' office has ordered every state agency and institution of higher education to take down their Facebook pages if they have one, according to Rebecca Laurie, spokeswoman for History Colorado, which does have a page. Attorney General's spokesman Mike Sacco ... More >>

  • News

    April 1, 2010

    A few of our favorite things

    We love the people who love Denver; here are few of their personal bests.

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    Neo-Nazis' adopt-a-highway-sign: Colorado Department of Transportation lawyers said there was no stopping it

    A sign about cleaning up that some people see as thoroughly unclean (image from Channel 4's coverage).​Last night, Channel 4 featured a report about a stretch of Highway 85 adopted by Denver's branch of the National Socialist Movement, a neo-Nazi group -- not the kind of publicity calculated t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Senator Dave Schultheis to retire; Hell awaits

    Dave Schultheis, shmuck emeritus.​Say it ain't so, Dave! Colorado Springs Republican state senator Dave Schultheis, whose untenable positions and fabulously xenophobic quotes made him one of Westword's favorite Shmucks of the Week, has announced that he won't seek reelection in 2010. A champ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    On tap for day two of the season's first big snowstorm: more stupidity

    The point at which C-470 and I-70 meet looked so serene earlier this morning. Now, not so much.​Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Stacey Stegman knew what kind of a week she'd have when she drove to work early yesterday morning, during day one of an event that seems likely to c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    Crash during Saturday's ice storm? CDOT thinks it was probably your fault

    An image today from the camera near I-70 and C-470.​The highway conditions early on Saturday morning were absolutely horrific. During a commute from the Ken-Caryl Ranch area to Denver International Airport between 5:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m., I saw at least two dozen vehicles that had crashed, got ... More >>

  • News

    July 30, 2009

    In Colorado, it's not about why the wildlife cross the road, but whether they'll survive the trip

    An image today from the camera near I-70 and C-470.​The highway conditions early on Saturday morning were absolutely horrific. During a commute from the Ken-Caryl Ranch area to Denver International Airport between 5:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m., I saw at least two dozen vehicles that had crashed, got ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2009

    The plans for Union Station could be off-track

    An image today from the camera near I-70 and C-470.​The highway conditions early on Saturday morning were absolutely horrific. During a commute from the Ken-Caryl Ranch area to Denver International Airport between 5:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m., I saw at least two dozen vehicles that had crashed, got ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2009

    Drive safely this weekend -- or else an army of cops will bust your ass

    This weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to make sure you don't do anything stupid behind the wheel over the Memorial Day weekend. This link on the Colorado Department of Transportation website details the specific plans of 85 separate organizations. For instanc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Revving up for the week ahead

    You auto know better: In advance of the Denver Auto Show, which revs up in the Colorado Convention Center April 1 through April 5, the Metro Denver Automobile Dealers Association is hosting the second annual Rocky Mountain Auto Summit today, covering everything from technology to financing to gree ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Business, not as usual

    Barack Obama spilled way past 60 Minutes talking about the economy last night, and there's still plenty of talk to come. Trump University is in session, offering four days of classes on how you can "make a fortune" in real estate; today's are at 1 and 6 p.m. at the Westin Westminster; tomorrow's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Shmuck of the Week: Dave Schultheis (again)

    Colorado Springs Republican senator Dave Schultheis continued a style of politics this week that values Biblical interpretations and right-wing philosophy over human life, human suffering and common sense. His latest sentiments involved a bill that would require pregnant women to be tested for HIV ... More >>

  • News

    January 22, 2009

    From the week of January 22

    Colorado Springs Republican senator Dave Schultheis continued a style of politics this week that values Biblical interpretations and right-wing philosophy over human life, human suffering and common sense. His latest sentiments involved a bill that would require pregnant women to be tested for HIV ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Wake-Up Call: The week ahead, December 15-21

    While the Obama cabinet carousel -- Ritter! Salazar (Ken)! Salazar (John)! Michael Bennet! Salazar (Ken, again)! -- continues to go 'round, with a name thrown out each week (although now, with Ken Salazar back in the ring for Interior, we're on repeats) -- Colorado's top Dems will gather at t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    Wake-Up Call: Let it snow, let it snow...

    Cocktail party conversation isn't easy this holiday season -- if anyone's holding cocktail parties, that is. Two safe topics: the Broncos (since the team's still winning) and the weather -- which is as Colorado-wacky as ever. A beautiful weekend, then snow today; record highs last Tuesday, record ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Breaking: Paramedic at Denver Health forged certification, boss covered up

    Cocktail party conversation isn't easy this holiday season -- if anyone's holding cocktail parties, that is. Two safe topics: the Broncos (since the team's still winning) and the weather -- which is as Colorado-wacky as ever. A beautiful weekend, then snow today; record highs last Tuesday, record ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2008

    Passenger rail study for I-70 and I-25 corridors kicks off

    Cocktail party conversation isn't easy this holiday season -- if anyone's holding cocktail parties, that is. Two safe topics: the Broncos (since the team's still winning) and the weather -- which is as Colorado-wacky as ever. A beautiful weekend, then snow today; record highs last Tuesday, record ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2008

    Road Block!

    Cocktail party conversation isn't easy this holiday season -- if anyone's holding cocktail parties, that is. Two safe topics: the Broncos (since the team's still winning) and the weather -- which is as Colorado-wacky as ever. A beautiful weekend, then snow today; record highs last Tuesday, record ... More >>

  • News

    September 6, 2007

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of 9/6/2007

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2007

    CDOT Reconsidering Trains Along I-70?

    From the week of 9/6/2007

  • News

    March 15, 2007

    Making Tracks

    Getting trains up I-70 was once just a pipe dream. Today there are three technologies to choose from.

  • News

    March 15, 2007

    Rail Roaded

    Finding a solution to I-70 traffic has been one long, strange trip. But the end could be in sight.

  • News

    June 2, 2005

    Tour de Farce

    You'll have the crime of your life in the Mile High City.

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    Off Limits

    It's a family affair

  • News

    January 15, 2004

    The Message

    Catching Flacks

  • News

    October 23, 2003

    Off Limits

    Pack journalism

  • News

    February 6, 2003

    Off Limits

    Sic transit gloria

  • News

    November 8, 2001

    Off Limits

    Defending their turf

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    Off Limits

    Stop, look and ListenUp

  • News

    May 24, 2001

    Downhill to Disneyland

    The slopes are crowded, so why aren't Colorado resorts rolling in cold cash?

  • News

    May 4, 2000

    Off Limits

    Rocky Mountain hype

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    A Hard Drive

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • Dining

    January 22, 1998

    Mouthing Off

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Off Limits

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    Vroom With a View

    Exit here for forty years of 1-25 history.

  • News

    February 22, 1996

    Prize and Prejudice

    The state wants to study "disparity" in awarding contracts to minority- and female-owned businesses.

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