- Jared Polis signed bills in Colorado affecting state transportation policy on May 27, 2026.
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Voters Approve Sales Tax Hike for CoCo Passenger Rail Project
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Voters approved a measure to fund the CoCo passenger train project, which is planned to run from Fort Collins through Denver and Colorado Springs to Pueblo. The funding mechanism involves a sales tax increase of one-third of a cent on each dollar spent. This tax applies to purchases made by residents in the Front Range Passenger Rail District.
From gazette.com
Why it matters
The Front Range Passenger Rail District encompasses portions of 11 counties, including Larimer, Boulder, and El Paso counties. The new local tax mechanism changes the fiscal oversight environment for the affected counties.
Bills regarding state transportation policy were signed into law in Colorado in May 2026.
From gazette.com
Who's involved
- Larimer CountyCounty included in the Front Range Passenger Rail District
- DenverCity included in the Front Range Passenger Rail District
- BoulderCity included in the Front Range Passenger Rail District
- Colorado SpringsCounty included in the Front Range Passenger Rail District
- ColoradoState whose transportation policy was affected by the enabling legislation
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How will the sales tax increase affect Fort Collins' transportation and finances?Fort Collins residents face new sales tax to fund passenger railReported
- How will the sales tax increase affect Denver's transportation infrastructure?Denver may see rail line extensions funded by new sales taxReported
- How will the approved sales tax increase affect Larimer County?Larimer County contributes to CoCo passenger rail project funding via sales tax increaseReported