The Colorado Department of Transportation

www.dot.state.co.us

October 22, 2013

Contact: Amy Ford - (303) 757-9362

Mindy Crane - (303) 757-9469

CDOT UNVEILS NEW STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WEBSITE

*DENVER* - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a

new website in coordination with the development of the 2040 Statewide

Transportation Plan which identifies future needs for Colorado's

transportation system and establishes a transportation vision for the

state. The website, http://coloradotransportationmatters.com/, is designed

to engage Coloradoans to help shape the future of our transportation system.

"The development of a successful SWP relies heavily on the participation of

not only our planning partners across the state, but the general public as

well," said Michelle Scheuerman, CDOT Planning Section Manager. "This

website will make it easy for people to share their input so that we can

develop a plan that reflects the priorities and needs of all Coloradans."

What is the SWP

The site boasts a range of interactive features designed to answer the

three fundamental questions of what the SWP is, why it's important to

Coloradans, and how people throughout the state can get involved in shaping

it. Visitors will learn about how the statewide plan serves as a framework

for deciding how to invest limited funds in the transportation system, why

CDOT is focused on maintaining its existing assets in the short-term while

still looking ahead to the next 25 years, and how the public can play a

vital role in the plan development process.

Visitors will discover the opportunities and challenges facing Colorado's

transportation system and provide their own perspectives through

commenting, uploading photos, or attending in-person meetings. At the same

time, users will gain an understanding of the financial practices and

organizational policies that CDOT has adopted to stretch resources and meet

statewide needs. Visitors to the site may also access a wealth of

information on local planning processes, upcoming meetings and events, and

geospatial data on the state's economy, environment, and transportation

system that can help inform their active participation in the process.

The website will serve as a central point of contact for CDOT, its planning

partners, and the public at large as the plan develops between now and the

spring of 2014. Check back often to learn about new developments and

provide your input on the direction of the plan as additional interactive

multimedia features are added along the way. Your input is critical in

developing Colorado's transportation vision for the future!