Colorado Connector

The Denver Broncos have purchased a 58-acre Burnham Yard property for $46 million and released early renderings of a new stadium and five development districts, including green spaces, repurposed rail tracks, and public transit integration. The project requires Denver City Council approval and faces administrative hurdles, including a potential blight designation for tax benefits.

The proposed Front Range passenger rail service, now named Colorado Connector (CoCo), aims to connect 12 communities from Pueblo to Fort Collins using existing freight lines. The first phase, expected to start in 2029, will link Denver to Fort Collins with three daily lines, while full service across the Front Range is planned by 2032 if voters approve a sales tax increase. Amtrak will operate initial service, and funding will combine federal grants, state funds, local revenue, and potential voter-approved taxes.

RTD voted to reinstate BroncosRide, a transit service for Broncos games and events, after it was suspended before the 2020-21 season. The service faces challenges including budget constraints, parking logistics, and a tight preparation timeline, but RTD aims to expand transit options and gain public goodwill.

Pueblo City Council passed a resolution supporting a proposed passenger rail station for the Colorado Connector (CoCo) service by a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Joe Latino opposed the resolution, arguing northern Colorado should prioritize rail development first. The CoCo plan aims to establish passenger rail service from Fort Collins to Pueblo.