Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome Nearly $112 Million for Colorado Infrastructure Projects

Jan 10, 2025|Press Releases
Denver— Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated investments from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for 11 projects across Colorado totaling nearly $112 million.
“Through investments like these, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act continue to support Colorado as we work to meet our state’s changing needs – from improving our roadways to strengthening local economies,”said Bennet.“I’m grateful that the Department of Transportation heard our calls to support many of these projects.”
“Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law keeps delivering for Colorado. This time that means a safer US 50 east of Pueblo, improved intersections and bike lanes, and more connected communities,”said Hickenlooper.
The investments are made possible through various grant programs at DOT, including the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant, Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG), Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant (RCP), and the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) programs. Many of these were created or received historic levels of funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law andInflation Reduction Act.
“Thank you to the USDOT for awarding $29.5 million in MPDG grant funding to improve traffic safety and mobility in our fast-growing community and North Front Range Region.  These funds will be used – alongside local, State, and voter approved TIFIA funding – to construct new interchanges on US Highway 34 at 35th and 47th Avenues to reduce crashes, eliminate congestion and deliver improvements to regional air quality and equity goals.  This funding will bring needed improvements to regional connectivity along US Highway 34, and we appreciate the continued support of Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper in securing important funds like these for the benefit of the City of Greeley,”said John Gates, Mayor, City of Greeley.
“Thank you, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, for securing the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant for planning the overpass at Vine and Timberline Roads.  This project builds on the success of the recently completed Vine and Lemay overpass which also provides increased safety and mobility. The overpass funded by this grant will help Fort Collins on our path to Vision Zero,”said Jeni Arndt, Mayor, City of Fort Collins.
“Larimer County is honored to receive a RAISE grant from the Federal Highway Administration, moving the CR 50E (Country Club Road) corridor plan to the design phase,”said Kristin Stephens, Commissioner and Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Larimer County.“This funding brings us closer to vital safety improvements for the rapidly growing northeast Fort Collins area. We deeply appreciate the support of Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Congressman Joe Neguse.”
“Receiving this grant provides us a great opportunity to work with our community to move the Pitkin County airport forward,”said Patti Clapper, Commissioner, Pitkin County.
“Mesa County ​is thrilled to receive $21.36 million in RAISE grant funding for the Orchard Avenue Safety and Connectivity Project — a truly unprecedented investment in our community. This funding will transform safety, mobility, and accessibility by adding sidewalks and bike lanes and replacing critical infrastructure such as bridges,”said Cody Davis, Commissioner, Mesa County.“We are deeply grateful to Senator Bennet and his team for their support and advocacy for Mesa County. This funding reflects the strength of collaboration between local and federal partners, and we’re excited to see the positive impact this project will have on our community.”
“The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is extremely grateful to Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, for helping RFTA secure RAISE funding to plan an extension of RFTA’s VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit system in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys. This planning work will allow RFTA to better connect our regions communities with fast and easy to use Bus Rapid Transit service,”said Kurt Ravenschlag, CEO, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority.
“This $40.5 million grant is a big step forward for the US 50 corridor, from Pueblo to the Kansas state line. Adding twelve passing lanes will make the highway safer and help boost the economy in our region. This project has been a long time coming and happened thanks to teamwork across all levels of government—from federal leaders to state and local partners. I want to thank everyone who worked together to make this possible,”said Rob Oquist, Commissioner Chair, Otero County.
“The City of Pueblo is continuously grateful for the investment and partnership Senator Bennet provides to our community. Improving access, affordability and infrastructure are always needed within our community and we look forward to the desired outcome of success in our low-income neighborhoods across the city,”said Heather Graham, Mayor, City of Pueblo.
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