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Hybrid owners get HOV shot

Hybrid owners will soon have a shot at traveling in HOV lanes, even if drivers are alone in their vehicle.

To apply for hybrid HOV lane application

Methods for hybrid drivers to apply for an application to drive in the HOV lanes

The Arvada city clerk has ruled that citizens cannot petition to stop the city from joining the parkway authority formed with Broomfield and Jefferson County to try to complete the toll road portion of the metro beltway.

RTD rider-revenue gap

RTD buses and trains are attracting new riders in record numbers. See the latest ridership figures and a slide show.

More motorists using seat belts

The number of Colorado deaths involving unrestrained motorists dropped to an all-time low last year.

Companies dispute costs over flooding near RTD site

Qwest is paying some expenses for a Lakewood family flooded out of its home during utility work on an RTD FasTracks corridor, but its competitor Comcast is being blamed for the disaster.

Sides far apart on road funding

Democrats put a plan on the table that would reduce a proposed vehicle-registration fee increase and dip into the state general fund for bridge and road repair.

Family forced from home by flood almost turned out of hotel

A Lakewood family flooded out of its home two weeks ago as a result of utility construction on FasTracks' West Corridor was left high and dry over the weekend by a contractor that stopped paying for temporary housing.

More FasTracks cost hikes likely

RTD's FasTracks team is working on new budget figures for the $6.1 billion program, with all indications pointing to more cost increases when the numbers are unveiled in the next two months.

Denver off road to highway aid

Denver's bid for federal aid to extend U.S. 36 toll and car-pool lanes to Boulder has failed a second time.

I-25 revs up life in fast lane

CDOT raised the speed limit on Interstate 25 in Denver with the ultimate aim of getting drivers to slow down.

I-70 groups forge historic agreement

Longtime adversaries came to terms Thursday on a package of short-term projects and future strategies to untangle mountain gridlock on Interstate 70.

Sponsor kills own plan for highway toll

This year's legislative tinkering with untangling I-70's recreational rush hour ended Thursday when a Republican senator killed his bill calling for a $5 toll.

Breakthrough on I-70 plan

Longtime adversaries agreed on a package of projects and strategies to untangle mountain gridlock.

Retiring executive tells fellow CDOT workers: 'We save lives'

Retiring after 26 years at CDOT, Karla Harding had one more chance this week to address colleagues and members of the Colorado Transportation Commission.

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