Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs multiple transit bills into law

DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed multiple bills into law Thursday aimed at improving the state's transportation system.To say Richard Bamber is excited about transit would be an understatement.

“Thankfully, after some incredible actions at the state legislature, and with a signature by the governor, we're going to be able to declare that 2024 is the year of transit,” said Danny Katz, the executive director of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group . While en route, he signed SB24-032 into law. It will extend the Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program, which provides free transit rides during ozone season. It also creates a new grant program to provide young Coloradans with free fare year-round.

Senate President Steve Fenberg, one of the bill’s sponsors, said it also help the state secure federal funding for projects that could someday connect people across the state via rail, including a passenger line extending from Pueblo to Fort Collins.

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