Colorado Department of Transportation
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| Formed | 1917 |
| Jurisdiction | Colorado |
| Headquarters | 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222 |
| Employees | 3,300+[1] |
| Annual budget | $1,400,000,000[1] |
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| Parent agency | State of Colorado |
| Website |
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT, pronounced See Dot) is the principal department of the Colorado state government[3] that administers state government transportation responsibilities in the state. CDOT is responsible for maintaining 9,144 mile highway system, including 3,429 bridges with over 28 billion vehicle miles of travel per year. CDOT's Mission is "To provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods, and information."[4]
Motor Carriers over 10,000 lbs are regulated by the state and are required to obtain a federal United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) safety tracking number used to monitor carriers' safety management practices and controls.
History
- 1909 - The first highway bill was passed by forming a three-member Highway Commission to approve work and allocate funds.
- 1917 - The State Highway Fund was created and the State Highway Department was formed.
- 1968 - The legislation reorganized highway matters and created the Colorado Department of Highways (CDOH) with 3 main divisions: Division of Highways, Division of Planning and Research, and Division of Patrol
- 1991 - CDOH became CDOT to better align its functions and budgets with Federal Highway Administration / U.S. Department of Transportation
Highways
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Aviation
Division
Colorado Division of Aeronautics[6]
List of Colorado commercial airports
Rail Transit
Amtrak Passenger Railroad Routes through Colorado
- California Zephyr: Chicago, Galesburg, Omaha, Fort Morgan, Denver, Winter Park, Granby, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, Reno, Sacramento, and Emeryville
- Southwest Chief: Chicago, Galesburg, Kansas City, Topeka, Lamar, La Junta, Trinidad, Albuquerque, Gallup, Flagstaff, Needles, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles
Commuter Rail and Light Rail
Tourist Rail
- Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Georgetown Loop Railroad
Intercity Bus Transit
Communities in Colorado with Regional Bus Service
Alamosa, Aurora, Boulder, Brush, Colorado Springs, Delta, Denver, Durango, Englewood, Frisco, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Lamar, Limon, Longmont, Montrose, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, Springfield, Sterling, Trinidad, Vail, and Walsenburg