HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 - RESO 25 - Support SB25-030CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 25
SERIES OF 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB25-030 INCREASE
TRANSPORTATION MODE CHOICE REDUCE EMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge is committed to promoting sustainable transportation options, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing the quality of
life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Senate Bill 25-030 seeks to improve air quality, public health,
and transportation efficiency by encouraging a shift away from single-occupancy vehicle
trips toward more sustainable modes such as walking, biking, public transit, and carpooling; and
WHEREAS, SB25-030 creates a collaborative, voluntary framework for local governments, such as Wheat Ridge, to work with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) and metropolitan planning organizations to establish mode
choice targets that reflect local priorities and conditions; and
WHEREAS, SB25-030 supports multiple goals outlined in the City of Wheat Ridge
Sustainability Action Plan, including Goal T1: Increase traveler safety and environmental quality, by promoting regional collaboration to improve air quality (T1.1) and enhancing
infrastructure for walking and biking (T1.3); and
WHEREAS, SB25-030 also advances Goal T3: Increase access to multimodal transportation options, by encouraging investment in multimodal infrastructure (T3.1),
fostering partnerships with regional entities such as DRCOG (T3.3), and supporting outreach and education on sustainable travel options (T3.6); and
WHEREAS, the bill does not impose mandates, but rather supports participating
local governments with data, technical assistance, and potential funding from programs such as the Multimodal Transportation Options Fund and the Nonattainment Area Air
Pollution Mitigation Enterprise; and
WHEREAS, this legislation aligns with the City of Wheat Ridge’s values around
sustainability, public health, and improving access to transportation options for all
community members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
Section 1. The City of Wheat Ridge supports Colorado Senate Bill 25-030, which establishes a voluntary and collaborative framework for local governments to work with CDOT and regional planning agencies to set transportation mode choice targets. The
City recognizes the bill’s potential to expand multimodal transportation options, reduce
emissions, and improve air quality, all while preserving local control and flexibility. The City urges the Colorado General Assembly to pass the bill and the Governor to sign it into law and directs its staff to advocate accordingly.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 28th day of April 2025
ATTEST:
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Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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Bud Starker, Mayor