Colorado's Transit Ultimatum

Colorado Transportation director gives Jefferson County officials an ultimatum: plan for the missing link to the metro beltway.

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September 27, 2000, 6:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen


"Colorado Department of Transportation director Tom Norton couldn't have been any clearer when he spoke to Jefferson County officials: Plan for the missing link to the metro area beltway or there won't be any money for road improvements elsewhere in the county."

Thanks to Chris Steins

Tuesday, September 26, 2000 in The Denver Post

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