§ 32-9-102 — Legislative declaration

(1) The general assembly determines,
finds, and declares:

(a) That the creation of the regional transportation district will promote the
public health, safety, convenience, economy, and welfare of the residents of the
district and of the state of Colorado; and

(b) That a general law cannot be made applicable to the district and to the
properties, powers, duties, functions, privileges, immunities, rights, liabilities, and
disabilities of such district as provided in this article because of a number of
atypical factors and special conditions concerning same.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that:

(a) Transportation is critical to daily life and commerce, yet our methods
contribute to several challenges facing the region, including air pollution,
greenhouse gas emissions, affordability, public health, safety, accessibility, and
equity;

(b) Expanding mass transportation presents a vital opportunity to reduce
household transportation costs, decrease pollution, reduce congestion, minimize
fatalities and serious injuries while improving access to key destinations,
particularly for transit-reliant populations, and stimulate regional economic
development; and

(c) Therefore, the regional transportation district shall prioritize providing
fast, frequent, reliable, and safe service to maximize ridership levels across the
region.

Legislative History

Source: L. 69: p. 714, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 89-20-2. L. 2025: (2) added, (SB 25-161), ch. 186, p. 810, � 1, effective May 13.