System Cost

The cost for the RangerXpress system $11.3 Billion. Four major Colorado rail experts -- (see the system cost page for more info) -- Paul Smith, Dave Ruble, Robert Leilich, Jack Tone -- have worked together to create this concept.

Land Use

"Sprawl Hits the Wall: Confronting the Realities of Metropolitan Los Angeles." Water issues, traffic -- this sounds just like Colorado -- save that we have room to grow in. Shall we grow smarter, and preserve Colorado -- or create another Los Angeles?

Smart Growth and The Transportation-Land Use Connection
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"Highway building thus appears to contribute to sprawl not by increasing the rate of growth but by influencing where in the region
development occurs and by influencing the character of the development that occurs."

RangerXpress in the Press

The plan's mastermind, Bob Briggs, is seeking to get the Ranger Xpress designated as a "high-speed rail corridor" by the US federal government

Connecting the tracks -- Denver Post Opinion Piece

High-speed commuter rail is on the move

Railroad proposal would reactivate some Valley lines

Transit Benefits

"Congestion on I-70 is a critical problem that hurts us all"
From the Clear Creek County Government.

"Conservatives and many voters support mass transit"

Conserving Energy and Preserving the Environment

"Expands job opportunities for workers who cannot afford a car"

High Speed Ground Transportation for America

Republicans for Environmental Protection "Supports state and federal funding in support of mass transit systems"

Sierra Club "Promotes smart growth communities that increase transportation choices, reduce air and water pollution, and protect our natural places."

Texas -- yes, Texas -- "in place of the crime-ridden units, developers will soon put up an urban village centered around a new commuter rail station."

Our Proposed Board of Directors:

• One member appointed by each member of the
  Congressional Delegation – currently 9
• One member appointed by each Metropolitan Planning
  Organization – currently 5
• One member appointed by the President of the Colorado Senate and Colorado Speaker of the House - 2
• Two Members appointed by the Governor – 2
• Representatives from the Class 1 Railroads – currently 2
• Executive Director of CDOT – 1
• General Manager of RTD – 1
• One member appointed by RTD Board – 1
• One member appointed by Colorado Counties – 1
• One member appointed by Colorado Municipal League – 1
• One member appointed from CASTA - 1
  Total – 26 Board Members
  

The Board would hire an Executive Director

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