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The Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) administers the State Fleet Management Program. This memorandum provides an overview of the program, characteristics of the state fleet, and how vehicle-related costs are handled in fiscal notes and the budget process.

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to transportation and motor vehicles.

According to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast and efficient service that may include dedicated lanes, busways, traffic signal priority, off-board fare collection, elevated platforms and enhanced stations. BRT is considered by many transit planners as a cost-effective way to increase transit ridership, reduce wait times, and increase rider safety and comfort.

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legislative oversight of and input into such development.

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legislative oversight of and input into such development.

Legislative Council Staff produces greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) that estimate the emissions impact of certain bills. Utilization of these reports has been low. The reports repeal following the 2025 session unless extended by legislation.

This issue brief provides an overview of public sector use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, including federal and state regulations, and current applications in Colorado.

This issue brief provides an overview of state law regarding bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters, as well as state and local electric bicycle rebate programs.

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.

 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax Credits

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes.

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.  

Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book

This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws and regulations related to motor vehicle towing and immobilization with the use of boots.

This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S.  The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legislative oversight of and input into such development.  The TLRC is granted statutory oversight responsibilities for certain activities of the state’s regional transportation and public highway authorities, as well as the Regional Transportation District in the Denver metropolitan area.  The TLRC also monitors the activities of the C

Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes.  The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).  Cities, counties, transit authorities, regional transportation authorities, public highway authorities, and other state agencies are also involved in managing portions of the system.  The Colorado Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a role authorized by the General Assembly in state law.  Both state an

This memorandum describes the programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act that may provide formula or competitive grants to Colorado.

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, motor vehicles, other modes of transportation, and traffic offenses.

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.

Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.

While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of transportation in Colorado to provide for the expansion of transportation infrastructure. 

This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, commercial vehicles, motor vehicles, and other transportation issues.

This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).  Information regarding RTD’s statutory history, authority, board, budget, and service area is included below.

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.

Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities, public highway authorities, and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) also manage portions of the system. The state Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a role authorized by the General Assembly in state law.

Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.