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Transportation Planning

DRCOG’s role and services

DRCOG has served as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for the Denver region since 1977. Its Transportation Planning and Operations division leads regional transportation planning and funding in collaboration with state and local agencies.

  • Setting a vision for the future of transportation

  • Collecting public and stakeholder input
  • Deciding the best way to allocate funds toward transportation projects
  • Working toward improved air quality

  • Working to benefit all Denver populations, including low-income residents  
  • Prioritizing funds to meet our set performance measures
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    Community Based Transportation Planning Program

    The program identifies and addresses mobility challenges for historically underserved communities.
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    2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan

    This transportation-focused plan guides and sets the long-range vision for the Denver region’s investments in the multimodal transportation system.
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    Framework for Transportation Planning

    Review the Framework for Transportation Planning in the Denver region to understand how DRCOG works with its regional partners.
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Photo courtesy of Rey H. Sosa, photo contest finalist. 

Regional Transportation Plan

The 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan guides the region's investments in the multimodal transportation systems. The plan is updated every four years and amended as needed to reflect current needs, priorities and trends.

Regional Transportation Plan
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Funding and project delivery

DRCOG provides both short- and long-term funding for local and regional transportation projects and collaborates with state and local partners to establish a comprehensive implementation schedule.

Funding and Project Delivery
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Transportation Systems Operations

DRCOG provides innovative strategies for the safety, efficiency and reliability of the region's transportation systems.

Learn more about Transportation Systems Operations
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Achieving Regional Vision Zero

DRCOG's Board, staff and member governments are committed to eliminating fatal crashes on the region's transportation system.

Learn more about Achieving Regional Vision Zero
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Emerging mobility

From automated vehicles to electric scooters and mobility-on-demand, emerging mobility promises improved urban mobility, reduced environmental impact and greater efficiency.

Learn more about emerging mobility.

Transportation Improvement Program

Spotlight: Town of Parker completes $4million improvements to North Parker Road

The project upgraded intersections, added new lanes and repurposed existing ones to improve traffic flow on Parker Road.

Learn more about transportation funding
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Facts and Figures

$495 MILLION
Investments planned across the region through 2027.
2354
Public comments on transportation plans in 2022.
11
Bus rapid transit projects planned by 2050.

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