State planners want Front Range voters to weigh a November measure to fund a Denver‑to‑Fort Collins passenger train, with a starter service sketched for 2029.

Neighbors and travelers weighed in Thursday at a Green Valley Ranch open house as DEN officials gathered community feedback on Peña Boulevard safety and congestion fixes.

Arvada canceled its planned $137 million underpass on W. 72nd Avenue, saying costs have more than doubled and the project is no longer fiscally responsible.

Regulators have opened a pre-rulemaking process to tighten Uber and Lyft safety rules after Gov. Polis vetoed HB1291; proposals include impersonation checks and tougher reporting.

The Colorado State Patrol is addressing the issue of tailgating, noting it contributed to nearly 2,800 accidents last year, and emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices to prevent crashes and injuries.

A train collided with an unoccupied vehicle in Fort Collins, causing no injuries but significant traffic disruptions on N. College Ave. and nearby streets. Traffic flow was restored later with advisories for alternative routes.

Denver Water's 2026 rates took effect Jan. 1, nudging many household bills up a few dollars as the utility funds $1.7 billion in upgrades. The change affects about 1.5 million people across Denver and nearby suburbs.

Colorado Springs warns of Marksheffel Road closures for drainage work, advising commuters of detours and potential noise, with scheduled overnight work and single-lane traffic directed by flaggers.

CDOT unveiled plans for a $318M rebuild of Federal Boulevard that adds bus rapid transit and safety upgrades across an 18-mile stretch. Funding and timing remain to be finalized.

Colorado Springs resumes South Academy Blvd project on Jan. 18, with roadwork and overnight closures to improve road surface, utilities, and drainage between East Fountain Blvd and Jet Wing Drive.

Fort Collins announces road repairs on South Lemay Avenue between January 19-23, causing expected delays and lane closures, with local business access maintained.

South Broadway near Belleview Ave. will undergo construction for street upgrades starting next week, causing partial lane closures and a temporary closure of a Northbound RTD bus stop.

The Colorado State Patrol issued over 43,900 speeding tickets last year, highlighting the dangers of speeding and its role in severe crashes. Chief Packard emphasized speeding as aggressive, not victimless, driving.