Front Range Passenger Rail

[Joan Peck]

FRPR North Area representatives,

 

With the passage of SB24-184, the City of Longmont would like to start the process of meeting with our Northern partners to fulfill the reporting requirements set forth in the legislation. The realization of passenger rail from Denver to Fort Collins, with an eye to the south of Denver to Pueblo and north to Cheyenne, being operational in the next 5 years is a daunting task and time is of the essence.  The time is now to work collectively, as partners, to make this dream a reality.  We are also soliciting the help of John Putnam and Lisa Kaufmann from the Governor’s office in this endeavor.

 

We would like to begin to work with your staff to set meetings meant to satisfy the timelines outlined in the new State law.  For many of us, the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) already provides a framework for these needed discussions, so we’ll try to use a similar format as we move forward with the passenger rail conversations.  I invite you to participate in these critical discussion regarding the future of travel for our area of the Front Range.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership and please look forward to our more formal invitation as we hear back from all the jurisdictions.

 

Joan Peck,

Longmont Mayor

(303) 774-3619

 

[William Karspeck]

Hi, Mayor

Thanks for getting out in front of things. I think this is a good idea.

Berthoud would be happy to host the initial meet-up. From there we could travel around to different municipalities if you'd like or go remote.

Thanks,

Will

970-685-7737

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Subject: Front Range Passenger Rail

 

[Kristin Stephens]

Hi Mayor Peck,

I am happy to be a part of this group. Some of us have already been meeting informally, so it would be good to set up regular meetings. I hope it’s fine that I added Fort Collins Councilmember Tricia Canonico to the list since she is the newest FRPR representative from the North Front Range MPO. 

We would also be happy to host. 

Best wishes,

Kristin Stephens 

Larimer County Commissioner 

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On Jul 2, 2024, at 3:28 PM, Joan Peck <Joan...@longmontcolorado.gov> wrote:



FRPR North Area representatives,

 

With the passage of SB24-184, the City of Longmont would like to start the process of meeting with our Northern partners to fulfill the reporting requirements set forth in the legislation. The realization of passenger rail from Denver to Fort Collins, with an eye to the south of Denver to Pueblo and north to Cheyenne, being operational in the next 5 years is a daunting task and time is of the essence.  The time is now to work collectively, as partners, to make this dream a reality.  We are also soliciting the help of John Putnam and Lisa Kaufmann from the Governor’s office in this endeavor.

 

We would like to begin to work with your staff to set meetings meant to satisfy the timelines outlined in the new State law.  For many of us, the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) already provides a framework for these needed discussions, so we’ll try to use a similar format as we move forward with the passenger rail conversations.  I invite you to participate in these critical discussion regarding the future of travel for our area of the Front Range.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership and please look forward to our more formal invitation as we hear back from all the jurisdictions.

 

Joan Peck,

Longmont Mayor

(303) 774-3619

 

[John Kefalas]

Agreed! 👍

	John Kefalas County Commissioner, District 1
	Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 W: (970) 498-7001 Cell:  (720) 254-7598 jkef...@larimer.org | www.larimer.org

[Aaron Iverson]

Hello, I will be out of the office until Monday July 8th.  I will reply to your message at that time. 

Aaron