Denver Union Station
COLORAIL CONCERNS WITH THE CURRENT DENVER UNION STATION PLAN
May 15, 2009
ColoRail concerns regarding the redevelopment plans for Denver Union Station (DUS) include the limited capacity allowed for future transportation service expansion, passenger convenience and connectivity, and the unnecessarily high costs for construction and long-term management of the project. As active participants in the seven-year planning process, we watched as priorities were significantly realigned from the initial transportation-focused design for an intermodal transportation hub of “international significance” to one that virtually ignores much of the transportation issues and results in missed opportunities for the station, the City of Denver, the State of Colorado, and the nation.
Please review these concerns and if you agree that resolving these issues is in the best interests of the taxpayer and transit passenger, please share this information with friends and family, particularly those who will be adversely impacted. We also encourage you to contact your local, state, and Federal representatives. Volunteers are needed to spread the word, write letters to the editors of local newspapers, and undertake numerous other activities. So please contact volunteer@colorail.org and get involved today.
ColoRail has engaged expert legal counsel who have determined that there are grounds for successful legal action that should provide a new window of opportunity for project review and redesign. As we go forward with legal action this month, costs will mount quickly. Your financial support is necessary to fulfill the promise for historic Denver Union Station to become a world-class, 21st Century multimodal transportation center. Click here to CONTRIBUTE NOW |
Amtrak Extension Studies:
Pioneer Reinstatement
Amtrak is currently pursuing a feasibility study to bring back the route of the Pioneer from Seattle to Denver via Portland, Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne.
The Pioneer draft feasibility report from Amtrak has been completed and is available for download here. This study does not have the exhibits attached, but more information will be available at Senator Mike Crapo's website.
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