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State restrictions on transportation funds can limit opportunities to create sidewalks and bike lanes. According to a DCStreetsblog.org blog post, 22 state constitutions (Colorado included) allowed gas tax revenues and vehicle registration fees to be used only towards the development of highways and bridges. Recently, advocates in Colorado found a way to modify this law, so that at least 15% of funds are made available for sidewalks, bus ways, and bike lanes.
Now, thanks to the work of these transit and environmental advocates, $250 million of the state’s revenue will be available for walking, biking, and transit projects. Advocates worked with local government officials and came up with a solution that state lawmakers would be willing to accept. The new policy is framed so that local government officials have the flexibility to decide how to use transportation funds.
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