The idea sounds enticing: Instead of battling Interstate 25 congestion, travelers hopscotching between cities along the Front Range could board a gleaming, speedy train and wave goodbye to the traffic.
DRCOG’s Civic Advisory Group met to provide further feedback to DRCOG’s Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (MVRTP) 2050. DRCOG staff, Lisa Houde gave an update on the process and reminded the group of priorities established by the group and key takeaways from previous meetings. The MVRTP 2050 process will be entering the plan development stage, and projects submitted through country transportation forums are being evaluated. The advisory group participated in an exercise where they evaluated anonymous/aggregated projects based on planning scenarios, group priorities, and desired outcomes to provide feedback to those evaluating projects.
While many people across Colorado and the nation are looking for work, the 50+ population seeking jobs is growing annually in Colorado. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, the fastest-growing segment of the workforce is the 75+ population with the 65-74 age bracket in second place. Why people choose to work longer is variable – some to enhance their retirement savings, some to ensure access to health care or funds to apply to health needs, and others because they enjoy the social interaction and mental stimulation. Read more
The Longmont Village will feature 26 tiny houses where veterans can live for free and a 3,000-square foot community center.
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