Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # GoI70 Keep informed and get the latest news on the I-70 Corridor ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://goi70.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [I-70 NEWS](https://goi70.com/news/) - Get the latest news and traffic information happening on the I-70 corridor. - [Know Before You Go: How Colorado State Patrol Can Help Keep Your I-70 Trip Safe ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/know-before-you-go-how-colorado-state-patrol-can-help-keep-your-i-70-trip-safe/) - Whether you're headed to the mountains for a weekend getaway, returning home after an adventure, or simply passing through the I-70 Mountain Corridor, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is an important resource for keeping travelers safe. As traffic volumes increase throughout the summer and fall travel seasons, motorists can help improve safety by reporting dangerous driving behaviors and roadway hazards through - [Mountain-bound for July 4? Plan ahead for an easier I-70 trip](https://goi70.com/news/2026/mountain-bound-for-july-4-plan-ahead-for-an-easier-i-70-trip/) - Independence Day weekend is one of the biggest mountain travel weekends of the summer – and this year, with the 250th Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, travelers should expect plenty of company on the I-70 Mountain Corridor. Whether you’re heading to Idaho Springs for a day trip, Frisco or Breckenridge for small-town celebrations, Vail for America Days, or farther west - [Fire Season in the I-70 Mountain Corridor: Small Actions Can Prevent Major Wildfires ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/fire-season-in-the-i-70-mountain-corridor-small-actions-can-prevent-major-wildfires/) - Summer in Colorado’s mountains brings warmer weather, busy highways and increased wildfire danger throughout the I-70 Mountain Corridor. As travelers head west for hiking, camping and mountain adventures, even a small mistake along the roadway can quickly spark a dangerous wildfire. The combination of dry plants, minimal precipitation, high temperatures and windy conditions makes roadside fire prevention especially important during the summer. One - [Memorial Day Weekend on I-70: Plan Ahead for the Unofficial Start of Summer Travel ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/memorial-day-weekend-on-i-70-plan-ahead-for-the-unofficial-start-of-summer-travel/) - Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Colorado – and that means more people heading to the mountains for camping, hiking, biking, rafting, festivals and a much-needed long weekend. If your plans include traveling the I-70 Mountain Corridor, a little planning can go a long way. Holiday weekends bring predictable congestion, especially as travelers leave the Front Range - [The I-70 Coalition Helps Expand Transit-to-Trails Access Across Colorado ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/the-i-70-coalition-helps-expand-transit-to-trails-access-across-colorado/) - A long-envisioned idea to make Colorado’s trails more accessible without relying solely on personal vehicles is now a reality through the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app. The recently launched “Transit-to-Trails” component within the free statewide trail app connects users with hiking and recreation opportunities that can be accessed by public transit – an effort championed by the I-70 Coalition - [I-70 travelers will see work begin on the Frisco Exit 203 interchange project ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/i-70-travelers-will-see-work-begin-on-the-frisco-exit-203-interchange-project/) - If you travel the I-70 Mountain Corridor, you know the Frisco area can be a pinch point during busy weekends, holiday travel periods and peak recreation times. Now, the Colorado Department of Transportation is moving forward with improvements at the I-70 and CO 9 Exit 203 interchange in Frisco, a project designed to improve safety, mobility and traffic flow at one of the corridor’s key - [Final Construction Season Begins on West Vail Pass](https://goi70.com/news/2026/final-construction-season-begins-on-west-vail-pass/) - Travelers heading into Colorado’s high country this spring will once again see construction activity on West Vail Pass – but this time, it marks the beginning of the end. Starting Monday, April 20, crews return for the final construction season of the I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project, a multi-year effort to improve safety and travel reliability along one - [Spring break travel on I-70: What to expect and how to plan ahead ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/spring-break-travel-on-i-70-what-to-expect-and-how-to-plan-ahead/) - Spring break is just around the corner, and that means many travelers will be heading west on I-70 to enjoy late-season skiing and snowboarding in Colorado’s high country. With schools and families taking advantage of the break, motorists should plan for heavier traffic, especially on weekends. Travelers heading to popular destinations like Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Aspen and - [Construction of new segmental bridge over live traffic begins on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/construction-of-new-segmental-bridge-over-live-traffic-begins-on-the-i-70-floyd-hill-project/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation is entering a major phase of construction on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project as crews begin building a new westbound I-70 alignment along the hillside south of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County. The realignment will reduce the steep grade and sharp curve drivers experience today on I-70 at Floyd - [All-Season Tires on New Cars Aren’t Enough for Colorado Winters – What EV Drivers Need to Know ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/all-season-tires-on-new-cars-arent-enough-for-colorado-winters-what-ev-drivers-need-to-know/) - Most new cars sold in the U.S. come equipped with all-season tires – a standard choice that aims to balance comfort, durability and fuel efficiency for everyday driving. But for Colorado’s winter conditions, especially along the I-70 Mountain Corridor, all-season tires aren’t the same as tires designed for cold weather and snow. That difference matters both for safety and complying with Colorado’s Passenger Vehicle Traction and Chain Law. All-Season vs. All-Weather vs. Winter Tires - [More Mountains, Less Traffic: Your Guide to Presidents Day Weekend on I-70 ](https://goi70.com/news/2026/more-mountains-less-traffic-your-guide-to-presidents-day-weekend-on-i-70/) - Presidents Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year on the I-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado. Whether it is fresh powder in the forecast or a three-day weekend for many, the mountains are calling. But before you load the car, a little bit of planning goes a long way toward ensuring you spend more time on the slopes and less time - [MLK Weekend Expected to Bring Heavy Traffic on I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2026/mlk-weekend-expected-to-bring-heavy-traffic-on-i-70/) - The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Jan. 16–19, is expected to bring heavy traffic to the I-70 Mountain Corridor as travelers head west for one of the busiest ski weekends of the winter. Historically, MLK weekend sees high traffic volumes and drivers should be prepared for slower travel times and potential delays. Whether you’re heading up for a - [Plan Your I-70 Mountain Trip Like a Pro – Use CDOT Cameras Before You Go](https://goi70.com/news/2026/plan-your-i-70-mountain-trip-like-a-pro-use-cdot-cameras-before-you-go/) - Heading up Interstate 70 for a ski weekend or mountain adventure? It’s easy to assume that if the weather looks fine in Denver, the whole drive will be smooth. But conditions on the I-70 Mountain Corridor can change fast once you climb above the foothills – especially around the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels and Vail Pass. One minute you’re cruising under blue skies in the Denver metro – the next, - [Holiday travel on I-70: Plan ahead for a smoother trip ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/holiday-travel-on-i-70-plan-ahead-for-a-smoother-trip/) - The holiday season brings heavy traffic to the I-70 Mountain Corridor, with visitors looking to enjoy the snowy peaks and festive towns for some holiday cheer. With a bit of planning, travelers can enjoy more mountains and less traffic between Saturday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 4. The best resource is GoI70.com’s detailed weekend and holiday Travel Forecast, posted each Thursday, which helps travelers - [New Left-Lane Restrictions Aim to Improve Safety on the I-70 Mountain Corridor ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/new-left-lane-restrictions-aim-to-improve-safety-on-the-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - As Colorado settles into the heart of winter, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), State Senator Dylan Roberts and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are rolling out a strengthened strategy to keep the I-70 Mountain Corridor safer and more reliable – especially during storms. One of the biggest changes this season is the new Commercial - [Ready to Roll: Winter EV Must-Dos for Travel on the I-70 Mountain Corridor ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/ready-to-roll-winter-ev-must-dos-for-travel-on-the-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - Winter mountain driving in an electric vehicle (EV) isn’t just plugging in and hitting the road – it’s about smart prep, buffer zones and knowing your terrain. With Colorado’s EV momentum growing and fast-charging networks expanding, there is great infrastructure in place – but trip planning and prep are still required. Colorado secured the final - [Sun Glare Season Returns at Floyd Hill: Morning Closures Help Keep Drivers Safe ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/sun-glare-season-returns-at-floyd-hill-morning-closures-help-keep-drivers-safe/) - If you hit I-70 eastbound early in the morning over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed something new – temporary sun glare safety closures near Floyd Hill that began Saturday, Nov. 1. CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol began implementing short-term morning closures between sunrise and 8:30 a.m., on sunny days to - [Google Maps: Your Transit Trip Planning Partner  ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/google-maps-your-transit-trip-planning-partner/) - If you’re traveling along the I-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado, leaving the car behind can make your trip easier, more relaxing and better for the environment. Fortunately, Google Maps makes it simple to plan a trip using public transit like Bustang, Pegasus, Snowstang and free local transit services in mountain towns. Here’s a step-by-step guide - [Winter is Coming: Here’s How to be Prepared for I-70 Mountain Travel  ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/winter-is-coming-heres-how-to-be-prepared-for-i-70-mountain-travel/) - The flakes are flying so before your next trip to the Colorado mountains, make sure you know the laws and are prepared for the trip. From adequate tires to the right supplies, drive the I-70 mountain corridor in confidence with a well-prepared vehicle. Adequate Tires Colorado’s Passenger Vehicle Traction and Chain Laws spans from Sept. - [September Snow? Be Ready for Colorado’s Chain & Traction Laws ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/september-snow-be-ready-for-colorados-chain-traction-laws/) - It may feel like summer along the Front Range with warm, sunny days stretching into September but in Colorado’s high country, snow is always a possibility. That’s why each year from Sept. 1 through May 31 Colorado’s Chain Law and Passenger Vehicle Traction Law are in effect for all drivers. “Whether a tractor-trailer or - [Car-Free Leaf-Peeping on the I-70 Mountain Corridor  ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/car-free-leaf-peeping-on-the-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - Your fall-color getaway starts with a bus ticket. Use regional transit to hop from Denver into the heart of the aspens, then rely on free or low-cost local buses to reach trailheads, lakes and sunny patios with mountain views. Get to the mountains, car-free Bustang West Line - The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) bus - [Labor Day Escape Via Transit: Denver to the Mountains ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/labor-day-escape-via-transit-denver-to-the-mountains/) - As Labor Day weekend approaches, many Coloradans are dreaming of a mountain getaway—cooler temps, crisp air and scenic views. But heavy holiday traffic can burst the bubble of your long weekend escape. Instead, use this transit cheat sheet so you can easily plan your trip, relax and leave the driving to someone else. Regional Transit - [Bustang Turns 10: A Decade of Rolling Across Colorado ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/bustang-turns-10-a-decade-of-rolling-across-colorado/) - Ten years ago, a purple-and-gold bus pulled out of the station for the very first Bustang trip, heading from Denver to Fort Collins. That day marked the beginning of a new way to get around Colorado — one that’s been gaining fans ever since. Fast forward to today, and Bustang has given nearly 2.1 million - [Stay Safe on I-70 This Summer: Rising Crash Rates Underscore the Need for Vigilance ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/stay-safe-on-i-70-this-summer-rising-crash-rates-underscore-the-need-for-vigilance/) - As summer travel heats up, so does the urgency to drive with caution – especially along the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The scenic highway may offer beautiful views and access to countless recreation opportunities, but it’s also seen an uptick in crashes this year. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), 278 people have died - [Ridership on Winter Park Express Ski Train Hits All-Time High ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/ridership-on-winter-park-express-ski-train-hits-all-time-high/) - The 2024-25 season was a record-breaker for the Winter Park Express ski train, with more Coloradans and visitors than ever before choosing the train over navigating I-70 traffic. In 2025, ridership increased by a staggering 153%, with 43,919 passengers riding the Amtrak-operated train between Denver Union Station and Winter Park Resort over the same period - [Plan Ahead and Expect Delays on I-70 near Idaho Springs and Vail for Rock Scaling Through June ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/plan-ahead-and-expect-delays-on-i-70-near-idaho-springs-and-vail-for-rock-scaling-through-june/) - Drivers traveling along the I-70 Mountain Corridor should expect traffic holds and delays as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) continues critical rock scaling operations on two major projects: the West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project and the I-70 Floyd Hill Project. While both efforts are essential for long-term safety and infrastructure improvements, they will - [Vail Introduces Summer Parking Fees and Increases Transit Options ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/vail-introduces-summer-parking-fees-and-increases-transit-options/) - Starting this summer, the Town of Vail will implement daytime parking fees at its Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures—a significant shift from the town’s longstanding tradition of offering free summer parking. This change will help raise funding for the $10.5 million in repairs and maintenance needed for these structures over the next five years. - [CDOT Opens up the Lines of Communications through Customer Service Hotlines ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/cdot-opens-up-the-lines-of-communications-through-customer-service-hotlines/) - At GoI70, we know that a safe and reliable drive through Colorado’s I-70 Mountain Corridor depends on the hard work of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). From snow removal in winter to managing highway repairs and construction during peak travel seasons, CDOT plays a critical role in keeping Colorado moving. But did you know - [Stay in the Know This Summer: Expanded I-70 Text Alerts Are Here! ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/stay-in-the-know-this-summer-expanded-i-70-text-alerts-are-here/) - This summer, getting timely updates about traffic impacts on the I-70 Mountain Corridor is easier than ever. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will now offer three text alert systems focused on the I-70 Mountain Corridor to help motorists drive smarter along one of the state’s most scenic—and sometimes most unpredictable—highways. Whether you're heading to - [April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — Here’s How Colorado’s New Law Is Already Making a Difference ](https://goi70.com/news/2025/april-is-distracted-driving-awareness-month-heres-how-colorados-new-law-is-already-making-a-difference/) - April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a timely reminder that even a quick glance at your phone can have serious consequences. Across Colorado – and especially along high-traffic corridors like I-70 – drivers are being urged to put their phones down and focus fully on the road. Colorado’s new hands-free law is already showing early - [TreadShare: Setting up a group carpool has never been easier](https://goi70.com/news/2025/treadshare-setting-up-a-group-carpool-has-never-been-easier/) - For organizations looking to reduce transportation costs, minimize environmental impact, avoid parking capacity challenges and create a more connected community, carpooling is a simple yet powerful solution. TreadShare, a Colorado-based private carpooling app, offers a tailored service that helps groups coordinate rides efficiently and sustainably. Whether you're managing a ski team, running a local government - [I-70 Mountain Corridor Coalition Names New Executive Director](https://goi70.com/news/2025/i-70-mountain-corridor-coalition-names-new-executive-director/) - Jonathan Godes will become the I-70 Coalition’s executive director effective April 10, replacing Margaret Bowes who has served as the nonprofit’s executive director since 2015 and as program coordinator from 2007-2015. A former Mayor and current Councilman of Glenwood Springs, Jonathan is well-versed in the issues and challenges facing the I-70 mountain corridor. Through his - [Explore Colorado with Bustang Outrider’s Denver to Craig Route](https://goi70.com/news/2025/explore-colorado-with-bustang-outriders-denver-to-craig-route/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang Outrider service is making it easier than ever to travel across the state with eight routes connecting rural Colorado to major cities. The Denver-Craig route is a convenient, affordable and reliable way to explore all that northwestern Colorado has to offer. Whether you're commuting, visiting family or setting out - [Meet the Meteorologist Behind Your Road Updates](https://goi70.com/news/2025/meet-the-meteorologist-behind-your-road-updates/) - Did you know that the Colorado Department of Transportation has an in-house meteorologist? This isn’t just a fun fact, but a crucial part of what keeps motorists safe on the I-70 Mountain Corridor. At the helm of CDOT’s weather operations is Mike Chapman, a seasoned meteorologist and winter operations manager who has predicted weather across - [Call *CSP When Encountering a Colorado Road Cheetah](https://goi70.com/news/2025/call-csp-when-encountering-a-colorado-road-cheetah/) - Since the *CSP (*277) program was implemented in July 1998, Colorado motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have reported thousands of “real-time” aggressive drivers and suspected DUI drivers. Last year, the Colorado State Patrol’s *CSP calls for aggressive drivers surpassed calls regarding suspected impairment. In 2024, Colorado State Patrol emergency dispatchers answered nearly 55,000 total *CSP calls - [Hit the Slopes Stress-Free: 25% Off Snowstang Tickets for Presidents Day Weekend](https://goi70.com/news/2025/hit-the-slopes-stress-free-25-off-snowstang-tickets-for-presidents-day-weekend/) - Planning a Presidents Day weekend getaway to the mountains? Skip the stress of winter driving and traffic—let Snowstang take you from the Denver metro area straight to the slopes! As a special holiday offer, enjoy 25% off tickets from Saturday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 17, with the code 3DAY25. Snowstang provides a convenient, eco-friendly - [Tips for a Safe Winter Driving Season](https://goi70.com/news/2025/tips-for-a-safe-winter-driving-season/) - Winter driving season is upon us – which means you can expect snow, ice and unpredictable conditionsacross the state at any given time. We’re breaking down some of the basics when it comes to winter driving in Colorado to help you navigate the roads safely and confidently this season. Tire Safety One of the most - [Front Range Passenger Rail District 101](https://goi70.com/news/2025/front-range-passenger-rail-district-101/) - The Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD) is paving the way for a transformative transportation future in Colorado. Established in 2021 through the Front Range Passenger Rail District Act (Colorado Senate Bill 21-238), this independent government agency is tasked with planning, designing, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining a passenger rail system along the Front Range. - [New Year, New Habits: Colorado's Hands-Free Law Takes Effect Jan. 1](https://goi70.com/news/2024/new-year-new-habits-colorados-hands-free-law-takes-effect-jan-1/) - Distracted driving has unfortunately become a norm in Colorado. It’s not hard to believe — it seems everywhere you look while on the road, a driver has their hands on their phone. But thanks to new legislation passed earlier this year, that’s about to change. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, Colorado will enforce a new - [Hit the Slopes with Snowstang: Colorado’s Premier Ski Bus Service Returns](https://goi70.com/news/2024/hit-the-slopes-with-snowstang-colorados-premier-ski-bus-service-returns/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Snowstang returned to service Saturday, Dec. 14, for the 2024/2025 ski season. The express bus service offers convenient and eco-friendly transportation to four premier resorts: Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, and the Town of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Ski Resort. Celebrate the Launch with 25% Off Tickets To - [Stay Safe and Legal on I-70: Understanding Colorado’s Passenger Traction Law](https://goi70.com/news/2024/stay-safe-and-legal-on-i-70-understanding-colorados-passenger-traction-law/) - Heading up to Colorado’s mountains? Whether you’re chasing fresh powder or scenic views, one thing is certain: if you’re driving on the I-70 mountain corridor, understanding and abiding by Colorado’s Passenger Vehicle Traction Law isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a legal requirement. Failure to comply can result in citations, fines, and dangerous situations. Thankfully, with the - [All Aboard the Winter Park Express: Expanded Service, Lower Fares, and More Fun ](https://goi70.com/news/2024/all-aboard-the-winter-park-express-expanded-service-lower-fares-and-more-fun/) - The Winter Park Express, Colorado's ski train servicing the Fraser Valley, returns this ski season with expanded service and reduced fares. - [Dynamic Tolling Launched on Westbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane Corridors](https://goi70.com/news/2024/dynamic-tolling-launched-on-westbound-i-70-mountain-express-lane-corridors/) - Dynamic tolling officially began Monday Nov. 25, on the westbound stretch of the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes, covering a 12-mile corridor between the Veterans Memorial Tunnels and Empire. This new tolling approach replaced the previous time-of-day tolling with real-time pricing, aiming to help manage traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel hours. Dynamic tolling - [Understanding Colorado’s Left Lane Law: What You Need to Know](https://goi70.com/news/2024/understanding-colorados-left-lane-law-what-you-need-to-know/) - In Colorado, the left lane is reserved for passing slower traffic, and it's more than just a good driving habit—it's the law. Known as the "Left Lane Law," this regulation aims to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety on Colorado's highways. Let’s take a closer look at what the Left Lane Law entails, why - [Carpooling on I-70: A Smart Solution for Traveling Colorado's Mountain Corridor](https://goi70.com/news/2024/carpooling-on-i-70-a-smart-solution-for-traveling-colorados-mountain-corridor/) - While Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor is the gateway to outdoor recreation, it can also be a source of frustration for skiers and snowboarders. But more travelers are discovering a solution that benefits both their wallet and the environment: carpooling. During the 2023-24 ski season, data from major Colorado resorts shows this trend is gaining impressive - [Ditch Your Car - Travel the I-70 Mountain Corridor Using Pegasus](https://goi70.com/news/2024/ditch-your-car-travel-the-i-70-mountain-corridor-using-transit/) - Did you know you can travel the I-70 mountain corridor completely car-free using the Pegasus shuttle? Part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang family of transit services, Pegasus makes multiple trips per day on I-70 between Denver and Avon. Riders can easily connect to free and low-cost local transit options at their destination to - [Enjoy the Flexibility of Remote Work in Colorado's Majestic Mountains](https://goi70.com/news/2024/enjoy-the-flexibility-of-remote-work-in-colorados-majestic-mountains/) - Remote work has become a lasting feature of the modern workforce, gaining momentum during the pandemic and showing no signs of fading. As of April 2024, about 22 million adults in the U.S. are working from home, and by 2025, one in five U.S. workers is expected to be remote, according to the Pew Research - [Leaf Peeping Season Along Colorado’s I-70 Mountain Corridor](https://goi70.com/news/2024/leaf-peeping-season-along-colorados-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - As the temperatures drop and summer fades into fall, Colorado transforms into a golden paradise, with aspen trees lighting up the landscape with brilliant hues of yellow. Some of the most accessible places for Front Range residents to reach are along the I-70 mountain corridor, where vast expanses of autumn color can be seen along - [GoI70 partners with Instagrammer, FatBlackAndGettinIt](https://goi70.com/news/2024/goi70-partners-with-instagrammer-fatblackandgettinit/) - In August 2024, the GoI70 campaign partnered with Instagrammer Nelson Holland of @FatBlackAndGettinIt. His account focuses on outdoor recreation inclusivity, providing inspiration and motivation for anyone regardless of shape, size or skin color. GoI70 helped Nelson plan a trip to Frisco using Pegasus, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s transit shuttle that travels on I-70 with - [I-70 Floyd Hill Project resumes rock scaling and blasting in late-September, to continue through 2026](https://goi70.com/news/2024/i-70-floyd-hill-project-resumes-rock-scaling-and-blasting-in-late-september-to-continue-through-2026/) - Rock scaling operations are set to begin again in late-September or early October 2024 as part of the ongoing I-70 Floyd Hill Project. This work is necessary to remove loose and unstable material from the hillside above I-70, preparing for rock blasting scheduled for later this fall. Both rock scaling and blasting will occur in - [Express Lanes Safety Enforcement Program Works – Proof is in the Numbers ](https://goi70.com/news/2024/express-lanes-safety-enforcement-program-works-proof-is-in-the-numbers/) - With summer travel increasing traffic volumes statewide, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to keep their cool in Colorado’s Express Lanes. These managed lanes offer a great alternative for motorists looking to bypass congestion, but drivers are reminded that Express Lanes rules still apply for the safety of all roadway users. A - [Bustang Expands Service with Additional Trips on I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2024/bustang-expands-service-with-additional-trips-on-i-70/) - With summer in full swing, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is making it easier than ever to use its Bustang service while traveling the I-70 mountain corridor, offering additional trips per day and enhancing the passenger experience for residents and visitors. “We continually invest in our public transportation services to make it as convenient - [ECO Transit in Eagle Valley Kicks Off Fare-Free Expansion](https://goi70.com/news/2024/eco-transit-in-eagle-valley-kicks-off-fare-free-expansion/) - The Eagle Valley Transportation Authority is making their regional transit service more accessible and easier to use by kicking off expansion of free fares and increased bus service frequency for ECO Transit. Except for passengers boarding and exiting at Gypsum or Leadville, all other ECO Transit riders can now ride completely fare-free. The fare-free service - [Bipartisan Bills to Make Mountain Roads Safer](https://goi70.com/news/2024/bipartisan-bills-to-make-mountain-roads-safer/) - Governor Jared Polis has signed into law bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing safety and improving traffic flow on Colorado’s mountain highways. This new legislation addresses critical issues related to commercial motor vehicles, whose traffic incidents take nearly twice as long to clear compared to passenger vehicle incidents. Senate Bill 24-100, sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts - [Colorado Takes Bold Steps Toward Passenger Rail and Transit Expansion with New Funding Initiative](https://goi70.com/news/2024/colorado-takes-bold-steps-towards-passenger-rail-and-transit-expansion-with-new-funding-initiative/) - In a significant move aimed at bolstering Colorado's transportation infrastructure, state lawmakers have given initial approval to Senate Bill 24-184, which proposes a $57 million annual boost for the development of a passenger rail system. - [New Resources Page on GoI70.com](https://goi70.com/news/2024/new-resources-page-on-goi70-com/) - Want to help spread the word about ways to ease congestion and improve the trip experience on the I-70 mountain corridor? GoI70.com/resources is your one-stop shop for informative materials to share with your audiences. Here you can find a variety of videos that you can embed in your website or share via social media. There - [Summit Stage Returns to 30-Minute Service](https://goi70.com/news/2024/summit-stage-returns-to-30-minute-service/) - In late-April, Summit Stage – the free public transit system operated by Summit County – returned to 30-minute service, marking a restoration to pre-pandemic service levels. “Our staff has been working diligently toward this goal for months and I’m thrilled it’s finally a reality,” said Summit County Commissioner Eric Mamula. Most routes were - [The Results Are In! 2024 I-70 Mountain Corridor User Survey ](https://goi70.com/news/2024/the-results-are-in-2024-i-70-mountain-corridor-user-survey/) - The results are in from the I-70 Coalition’s 2024 I-70 Mountain Corridor User Survey, providing valuable insights into the travel behaviors, preferences, and experiences of users along this vital transportation corridor in Colorado. With over 4,200 respondents from the Front Range and Mountain Corridor regions, this extensive survey offers a comprehensive look at the challenges The results are in from the I-70 Coalition’s 2024 I-70 Mountain Corridor User Survey, providing valuable insights into the travel behaviors, preferences, and experiences of users along this vital transportation corridor in Colorado. Read more! - [Transportation a Major Winner in $2.3 Trillion American Jobs Plan](https://goi70.com/news/2022/transportation-a-major-winner-in-2-3-trillion-american-jobs-plan/) - Over the past few weeks, details have been materializing from the Biden administration’s massive, $2.3 trillion federal investment strategy, known as the American Jobs Plan. Of this $2.3 trillion, $932 billion (or 41%) is slated to go towards infrastructure spending – with transportation infrastructure coming out as a big winner, yielding $571 billion of this total - [April Savings on Pegasus](https://goi70.com/news/2024/april-savings-on-pegasus/) - Spring is the perfect time to try something new - like Pegasus! The Colorado Department of Transportation’s express shuttle provides people with another option to travel along the I-70 mountain corridor. CDOT is making it easy to try with 25% off tickets with code APRIL25 for the remainder of April. Whether you’re heading up for - [Colorado's Vision for Mountain Rail: A Bold Step Toward Sustainable Transit](https://goi70.com/news/2024/colorados-vision-for-mountain-rail-a-bold-step-toward-sustainable-transit/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation is leading the charge toward enhanced rail connectivity in the mountains and more sustainable statewide transit through services such as Bustang. Central to this effort is CDOT's call to train equipment manufacturers in December 2023, signaling a bold step toward realizing the vision of a mountain rail line. A $5 - [RESORTS INCENTIVIZE CARPOOLING!](https://goi70.com/news/2018/resorts-incentivize-carpooling/) - Most I-70 corridor ski areas reward guests who arrive with four or more to a vehicle. Arapahoe Basin will discount your lift ticket, Copper Mountain and Keystone will give you close-in free parking, and Breckenridge will reduce your parking fee. - [CAR-FREE TRAVEL TO THE SLOPES](https://goi70.com/news/2018/car-free-travel-slopes/) - Interstate 70 through the mountain corridor west of Denver was completed in the 1970s. - [BE AN OVERNIGHTER NOT A DAYTRIPPER](https://goi70.com/news/2018/be-overnighter-not-daytripper/) - Encouraging skiers to stay a Sunday night is one strategy that can result in a reduction of I-70 congestion. - [VISIT BRECK: NO CAR REQUIRED](https://goi70.com/news/2018/visit-breck-no-car-required/) - Getting up to Breckenridge without a personal car is easier than ever. - [WHAT IS A HIGHWAY SAFETY CLOSURE?](https://goi70.com/news/2018/what-is-a-highway-safety-closure/) - In the event of severe winter weather and deteriorating road conditions, CDOT may close I-70 to protect the traveling public. - [PLAN YOUR I-70 TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2018/plan-your-i-70-travel/) - Plan your trip and I-70 traffic should be avoidable this holiday weekend. - [A SNOWY I-70 WEEKEND](https://goi70.com/news/2018/a-snowy-i-70-weekend/) - Our friends at OpenSnow.com are calling for an active weather pattern through this weekend, and just a little bit of weather can have big impacts on Interstate 70. - [STAY LATE & SAVE](https://goi70.com/news/2018/stay-late-save/) - Our friends at OpenSnow.com are calling for an active weather pattern through this weekend, and just a little bit of weather can have big impacts on Interstate 70. Be sure to check the weather and CoTrip.org before you travel, and plan for extra travel time if snow is in the forecast. - [COLORADO SKIING OPEN FOR BUSINESS](https://goi70.com/news/2018/colorado-skiing-open-for-business/) - It is hard to believe that the 2018-2019 ski season has begun! - [BE WINTER READY THIS WEEKEND!](https://goi70.com/news/2018/be-winter-ready-this-weekend/) - The weather forecast calls for mountain snow through November 7, so plan for winter driving if you head to the mountains this weekend. Good tires and slow speeds will be a must to keep traffic flowing! Get winter ready by preparing for mountain driving conditions, and understanding the Traction & Chain Laws! - [DO YOU KNOW OPEN SNOW?](https://goi70.com/news/2018/do-you-know-open-snow/) - GoI70.com helps you avoid I-70 traffic, CoTrip.org tells you the current road conditions, and OpenSnow.com can help you plan for your next powder day with detailed snow forecasts for the I-70 corridor. - [COLORADO TRACTION LAWS](https://goi70.com/news/2018/colorado-traction-laws/) - With the ski season just underway, this is a great time to review the Passenger Traction and Chain Laws. - [MOVE IT LAW](https://goi70.com/news/2018/move-it-law/) - Crashes — not traffic volume — account for as much as 60 percent of all traffic delays. A crash that takes 10 minutes to clear... - [#BALDTIRESSUCK - A CALL TO CHECK TIRES](https://goi70.com/news/2018/baldtiressuck-a-call-to-check-tires/) - As Colorado’s mountains get blanketed with snow, advocates with the I-70 Coalition and CoPIRG Foundation launched a new campaign called #BaldTiresSuck ... - [HIGH SPEED TRANSIT: ECONOMIC IMPACTS CONSIDERED](https://goi70.com/news/2019/high-speed-transit-economic-impacts-considered/) - A long-term plan for addressing congestion through the I-70 mountain corridor was issued by the Federal Highways Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation in 2011 that includes three main components: non-infrastructure improvements ... - [BE A CHAMPION - LETS CARPOOL MORE!](https://goi70.com/news/2019/be-a-champion-lets-carpool-more/) - This is a call to action. We need you to carpool! Encourage your friends and colleagues, and please share this post! - [PREPPING FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2019/prepping-for-presidents-day-travel/) - Check out these tips and tricks to avoid traffic this weekend! - [GREAT NEWS FOR WILDLIFE ON I-70!](https://goi70.com/news/2019/great-news-for-wildlife-on-i-70/) - Learn more about this amazing project and consider getting involved! - [MARCH SEES UNPRECEDENTED AVALANCHE ACTIVITY](https://goi70.com/news/2019/march-sees-unprecedented-avalanche-activity/) - This month has been a wild one. Read on to learn why... - [HOW DOES THE I-70 EXPRESS LANE WORK?](https://goi70.com/news/2019/how-does-i-70-express-lane-work/) - Read on and find out more about how the I-70 Mountain Express Lane is a first, and successful step towards easing the pain of I-70 travel. - ['MULTIMODAL' IS BUZZWORD OF 2019](https://goi70.com/news/2019/multimodal-is-buzzword-of-2019/) - CDOT establishes new Office of Innovative Mobility - [CDOT IMPROVES TRAVEL ALERTS FOR USERS](https://goi70.com/news/2019/cdot-improves-travel-alerts-for-users/) - Subscribing can end up saving you time and stress while out on Colorado's roadways. - [MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL - THINGS TO KNOW](https://goi70.com/news/2019/memorial-day-weekend-travel-things-to-know/) - Get ready for the unofficial start of Summer. For best travel results - read this before heading out of town this weekend. - [I-70 USER STUDY RELEASED! HERE'S WHAT IT SAYS](https://goi70.com/news/2019/i-70-user-study-released-heres-what-it-says/) - Check out key findings from our recently published I-70 User Study - [NEXT UP FOR I-70: WESTBOUND IMPROVEMENTS](https://goi70.com/news/2019/next-up-for-i-70-westbound-improvements/) - You will see construction on I-70 this summer. Learn more! - [NEXT UP FOR I-70: WESTBOUND IMPROVEMENTS](https://goi70.com/news/2019/next-up-for-i-70-westbound-improvements-2/) - You will see construction on I-70 this summer. Learn more! - [4TH OF JULY TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2019/4th-of-july-travel/) - Learning about construction's impact on travel times is an important part of 'know before you go' - stay informed by checking out this post! - [CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ON AND NEAR I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2019/construction-impacts-on-and-near-i-70/) - Learning about construction's impact on travel times is an important part of 'know before you go' - stay informed by checking out this post! - [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CDOT'S - "YOUR TRANSPORTATION PLAN"](https://goi70.com/news/2019/share-your-thoughts-on-cdots-your-transportation-plan/) - This quick survey is a big opportunity to make your voice heard! - [CDOT URGES DRIVERS TO BE PREPARED THIS LABOR DAY HOLIDAY](https://goi70.com/news/2019/cdot-urges-drivers-to-be-prepared-this-labor-day-holiday/) - Be prepared for some of the year’s busiest travel days as Coloradans flock to the mountains for the last big long-weekend extravaganza of the Summer season. Gas prices are the cheapest Labor Day weekend average in three years, and the AAA is predicting a slight increase in traffic volumes. Last year, I-70’s Eisenhower/Johnson tunnels saw - [ARAPAHOE BASIN, LOVELAND, AND STEAMBOAT HELP REDUCE I-70 TRAFFIC AND EMISSIONS WITH THIS WINTER'S SNOWSTANG BUS SERVICE](https://goi70.com/news/2019/arapahoe-basin-loveland-and-steamboat-help-reduce-i-70-traffic-and-emissions-with-this-winters-snowstang-bus-service/) - Snowstang's funding partners deserve an enormous THANK YOU from all of us this winter. Read this article to learn more about the new I-70 bus service and to find out how you can help support this program and make it a success! #Snowstang - [DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRACTION LAW?](https://goi70.com/news/2019/do-you-know-your-traction-law/) - Colorado's new traction law can be confusing. This should help clarify some things. - [ROCKFALL MITIGATION ON I-70 WILL CAUSE TRAFFIC TO BE STOPPED - MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE WORK SCHEDULE](https://goi70.com/news/2019/rockfall-mitigation-on-i-70-will-cause-traffic-to-be-stopped-make-sure-you-know-the-work-schedule/) - Following last weekend's rockfall, mitigation efforts are required on I-70 to prevent further disturbances. Delays can be avoided by traveling outside of 'work periods.' This article shares the work and delay schedule for the next couple weeks. If anything changes we will update accordingly. - [SNOWSTANG PERFORMANCE EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS](https://goi70.com/news/2020/snowstang-performance-exceeding-expectations/) - Snowstang has surprised and impressed stakeholders in lots of different ways. Learn more and take a ride on the 'Stang to help support the sustainability of this great program! - [SNOWSTANG PERFORMANCE EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS](https://goi70.com/news/2019/snowstang-performance-exceeding-expectations-3/) - As Snowstang heads into its seventh weekend, the buses’ success has outpaced expectations and leaves many of its stakeholders optimistic for the future. Average occupancy for buses on the different routes range from 30% full for the longer Steamboat trip to nearly 50% full for the Loveland and Arapahoe Basin services. Early goals for the - [COLORADO'S "MOVE IT" LAW](https://goi70.com/news/2020/colorados-move-it-law/) - As Snowstang heads into its seventh weekend, the buses’ success has outpaced expectations and leaves many of its stakeholders optimistic for the future. Average occupancy for buses on the different routes range from 30% full for the longer Steamboat trip to nearly 50% full for the Loveland and Arapahoe Basin services. Early goals for the - [COLORADO'S CRAZIEST AVALANCHE SEASON](https://goi70.com/news/2020/colorados-craziest-avalanche-season/) - A year removed, we look back at March 2019's historic avalanche activity, and the rare series of events that precipitated it. - [COVID-19'S IMPACT ON TRAVEL: I-70 AND BEYOND](https://goi70.com/news/2020/covid-19s-impact-on-travel-i-70-and-beyond/) - Coronavirus hit Colorado quickly. Our state’s very first cases were confirmed on March 5. March 10, saw the declaration of a state of emergency; on March 14, all ski resorts were closed and travelers were advised to avoid unnecessary high country travel; and by March 16, closures had been extended to all bars, restaurants, and - [PLEASE CONTINUE TO AVOID HIGH COUNTRY TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2020/please-continue-to-avoid-high-country-travel/) - We all miss Colorado's mountains; but for the love of its people, it's not yet time to visit them - [I-70 UPDATES, SPRING 2020](https://goi70.com/news/2020/i-70-updates-spring-2020/) - Check out this quarterly update for info on upcoming corridor projects, funding, COVID-19 impacts, and our Traffic Demand Management program. - [COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN TOWNS AND RECREATION AREAS BEGIN TO REOPEN](https://goi70.com/news/2020/colorados-mountain-towns-and-recreation-areas-begin-to-reopen/) - Welcome back to the mountains! Please come bearing open wallets and facemasks. It will take some time before everything feels normal, and we do urge CAUTION and SAFETY, but we are hopeful and excited. - [CDOT AWARDED $60 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO IMPROVE I-70 AT VAIL PASS](https://goi70.com/news/2020/cdot-awarded-60-million-federal-grant-to-improve-i-70-at-vail-pass/) - Receiving this funding is a major victory for Colorado, as this project has long been an essential part of I-70's long term plan. - [OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TO FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL PLAN](https://goi70.com/news/2020/opportunity-to-provide-input-to-front-range-passenger-rail-plan/) - Through the end of July, the Front Range Passenger Rail project team is seeking the public's feedback through an online platform. Check it out! - [CDOT LAUNCHES ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGNS TO ENCOURAGE LAW-ABIDING TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2020/cdot-launches-enforcement-campaigns-to-encourage-law-abiding-travel/) - Throughout this Summer, CDOT has concentrated communications and enforcement efforts on trying to curb impaired driving and encourage a higher degree of seat belt use. - [GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE RAGES THROUGH GLENWOOD CANYON](https://goi70.com/news/2020/grizzly-creek-fire-rages-through-glenwood-canyon/) - We will update this post with more information as the situation continues to develop. As of now, the fire which began the afternoon of Monday 8/10, has spread to over 29,000 acres. - [AUGUST WILDFIRES AND HEATWAVE HAVE EXTREME IMPACTS TO AIR QUALITY AND ON I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2020/august-wildfires-and-heatwave-have-extreme-impacts-to-air-quality-and-on-i-70/) - This post will provide updates and information about Colorado's August heat wave, air quality impacts, wildfire status, and implications for I-70 through Glenwood Canyon - [SEPTEMBER = START OF TRACTION LAW](https://goi70.com/news/2020/september-start-of-traction-law/) - Summer is over! From September 1 through May 31, all vehicles on the I-70 Mountain Corridor must be in compliance or they will be subject to ticketing. - [MAJOR MILESTONE HIT ON VAIL PASS PROJECT; PUBLIC COMMENTS NEEDED](https://goi70.com/news/2020/major-milestone-hit-on-vail-pass-project-public-comments-needed/) - The West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project is nearing the completion of a planning process that started back in 2017. Public input through 10/21 is needed! With the completion of these planning steps and the grant money awarded to CDOT earlier this Summer, the Vail Pass Aux Lanes move closer to becoming a reality. - [WESTBOUND EXRESS LANE TO BE OPEN FOR TESTING BY THIS SKI SEASON!](https://goi70.com/news/2020/westbound-exress-lane-to-be-open-for-testing-by-this-ski-season/) - Read this post for some of the best I-70 news we've shared all year. WB TOLL LANE OPEN FOR FREE - [HAVE YOU USED THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR IN THE PAST NINE MONTHS? IF SO, TAKE THIS SURVEY!](https://goi70.com/news/2020/have-you-used-i-70-past-9-months-if-so-take-survey/) - Participants who qualify and complete the survey could be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! - [SUMMIT COUNTY MOVES TO COVID-19 DIAL CODE RED](https://goi70.com/news/2020/summit-county-moves-covid-19-dial-code-red/) - Due to accelerating COVID-19 conditions, Summit County will be deploying a new degree of restrictions on Friday, 11/20. Check out this article to learn more. - [CDOT WARNS BACKCOUNTRY USERS TO WATCH WHERE YOU PARK!](https://goi70.com/news/2020/cdot-warns-backcountry-users-watch-where-you-park/) - Snowsports in Colorado's backcountry usually comes with a slew of parking challenges. To avoid heafty consequences, make sure you understand the laws before leaving your car behind! - [I-70 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://goi70.com/news/2020/i-70-year-in-review/) - In 2020 we saw lots of progress towards the achievement of I-70's long-term plan. Here are some of the biggest highlights! - [HIGH COUNTRY COVID-19 CASES NOT LINKED TO SKI AREAS](https://goi70.com/news/2021/high-country-covid-19-cases-not-linked-ski-areas/) - While there has only been a slight bump in ski community COVID-19 cases following holiday travel - none have been linked to ski resorts. - [HEY, I-70 WINTER USERS; TAKE THIS SURVEY!](https://goi70.com/news/2021/hey-i-70-winter-users-take-survey/) - This survey will help inform the future Floyd Hill project which will ultimately improve one of the most congested stretches of I-70. Complete the survey to be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! - [VAIL PASS REST AREA IMPROVEMENTS](https://goi70.com/news/2021/vail-pass-rest-area-improvements/) - Rest Areas are an essential asset to Colorado’s traveling public. In 2016, CDOT began a process to inventory the quality and improvement needs of Rest Areas statewide. In accordance with this study, and after many years of heavy use and decades of rising traveler volumes on I-70, the Rest Area near Vail Pass is finally - [BIGGEST STORM OF THE SEASON](https://goi70.com/news/2021/biggest-storm-season/) - Colorado experienced a storm of a special caliber this past weekend! - [TRANSPORTATION A MAJOR WINNER IN $2.3 TRILLION AMERICAN JOBS PLAN](https://goi70.com/news/2021/transportation-major-winner-23-trillion-american-jobs-plan/) - Check out this post for more info how this HISTORIC spending package will modernize America's transportation ecosystem - [STAKEHOLDER GROUP SOLICITS 'TRANSPORTATION STORIES' AS PENDING BILL CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD](https://goi70.com/news/2021/stakeholder-group-solicits-transportation-stories-new-bill-continues-move-forward/) - Colorado Public Interest Research Group and its partners hosted a pretty cool roundtable last week in preparation of a colossal transportation bill which will be introduced to the State Legislature in the coming weeks. In advocacy of this bill, they are asking the public to share their 'transportation stories.' Check out this blog and their survey! - [SUMMER PLANNING GUIDE: I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR](https://goi70.com/news/2021/summer-planning-guide-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - This Summer will see lots of improvements on I-70. Thankfully with this planning guide, travelers should be able to work around most major impacts. - [MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2021/memorial-day-weekend-travel/) - The I-70 Mountain Corridor will have a busy construction season this Summer as CDOT will be moving forward with many long-awaited improvements! “While we have a lot of work to do, we are carefully coordinated across the state so that the typical traveler will experience limited disruptions,” said Executive Director, Shoshana Lew. “Still, if you - [THIS SUMMER WILL SEE A SURGE IN MOUNTAIN TOWN VISITORS](https://goi70.com/news/2021/summer-will-see-surge-mountain-town-visitors/) - In a summer where record-breaking tourism numbers are expected, mountain towns are greeting travelers with messaging aimed to educate on proper outdoor etiquette and how to minimize impacts - [GLENWOOD CANYON MUDSLIDES WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DISRUPTION THROUGH THE SUMMER](https://goi70.com/news/2021/glenwood-canyon-mudslides-will-cause-travel-disruption-through-summer/) - Due to last year's Grizzly Creek Fire, mudslides are unavoidable. Here is what you need to know about traveling I-70 through Glenwood Canyon - [I-70 WESTBOUND MOUNTAIN EXPRESS LANE NOW OPEN FOR TESTING BY THE PUBLIC](https://goi70.com/news/2021/i-70-westbound-mountain-express-lane-now-open-testing-public/) - Construction on the long-awaited Mountain Express Lane is over! Tolls are waived for now, and the public is encouraged to actively use it as much as possible! - [WITH SUPPORT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, CDOT WORKS TIRELESSLY TO CLEAR GLENWOOD CANYON](https://goi70.com/news/2021/support-federal-funds-cdot-works-tirelessly-clear-glenwood-canyon/) - I-70 through Glenwood Canyon continues to be obstructed by mudslides, though CDOT has a plan to minimize impacts and move forward as quickly as possible. - [TRACTION LAW BACK IN EFFECT](https://goi70.com/news/2021/traction-law-back-effect/) - From September 1 through May 31, all vehicles on the I-70 Mountain Corridor must be in compliance or they will be subject to ticketing. - [GOVERNOR POLIS SIGNS NEW, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILL](https://goi70.com/news/2021/governor-polis-signs-new-sustainable-transportation-funding-bill/) - Senate Bill 260 will raise $5.4 billion for Colorado's transportation system over the next 10 years, including major investments in electric vehicles AND the I-70 Mountain Corridor! - [CDOT LAUNCHES UPDATED COTRIP.ORG AND NEW MOBILE APP](https://goi70.com/news/2021/cdot-launches-updated-cotriporg-and-new-mobile-app/) - COtrip.org's new features and mobile app will improve the way Coloradans navigate our state. Learn more here! - [INDEPENDENCE PASS CLOSES FOR THE SEASON](https://goi70.com/news/2021/independence-pass-closes-season/) - The highest paved state highway in Colorado closes for the season (a little earlier than usual). - [$1.2 TRILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE SIGNED](https://goi70.com/news/2021/12-trillion-infrastructure-package-signed/) - Infrastructure bill with massive investments in transportation, utilities, and broadband, passed and signed. Check out what the spending priorities are! - [CARPOOL APP, TREADSHARE, LAUNCHES ON I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2021/carpool-app-treadshare-launches-i-70/) - After many years of hard work from a variety of stakeholders, TreadShare is live on the I-70 Mountain Corridor. We hope you download and try this app out! - [I-70 CARPOOL APPS NOW LIVE AND READY FOR USE; DOWNLOAD TODAY!!!](https://goi70.com/news/2021/carpool-apps-live-i-70-download-today/) - Carpooling has long been an encouraged and celebrated mode of achieving congestion reduction. For many years, in addition to our posting of carpooling information on this website, and our frequent requests of the public to “carpool when you can,” we (the I-70 Coalition) have sought strategic carpool app partners, with the aim of one day - [CDOT Grant Funding Allows Expansion of GoI70 Program Reach](https://goi70.com/news/2022/cdot-grant-funding-allows-expansion-goi70-program-reach/) - We’re excited to announce that the I-70 Coalition is the recipient of a $60,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Office of Innovative Mobility. The CDOT grant was available to transportation management organizations based in Colorado who deliver programs focused on reducing driving trips, single occupancy vehicles and greenhouse gas emissions - [CDOT invests in I-70 at Vail Pass, improving both safety and driving experience](https://goi70.com/news/2022/cdot-invests-i-70-vail-pass-improving-both-safety-and-driving-experience-1/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is making incremental investments in the I-70 mountain corridor through three projects located at Vail Pass to not only improve safety, but also the overall driving experience. - [GoI70’s “Break Up with Your Car” campaign launches, urging motorists to consider transit options](https://goi70.com/news/2022/goi70s-break-your-car-campaign-launches-urging-motorists-consider-transit-options/) - People are craving more time in the mountains and less time stuck in their car on I-70. Traffic delays, road closures and hazardous winter conditions are cause to think twice about jumping in your car. Instead, GoI70's new “Break Up with Your Car” campaign aims to increase transit ridership between the Front Range and the mountains through increased awareness of transit options. - [Presidents Day Weekend to bring heavy traffic to I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2022/presidents-day-weekend-bring-heavy-traffic-i-70/) - The fresh snow from Wednesday’s storm will make ski conditions ideal but travel conditions less so as we approach another holiday weekend. More people will be heading to the mountains to hit the slopes over Presidents Day weekend – historically, the one of the busiest ski weekends of the year. - [I-70 Coalition Joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, CDOT and Colorado Lawmakers at Floyd Hill](https://goi70.com/news/2022/i-70-coalition-joins-us-transportation-secretary-buttigieg-cdot-and-colorado-lawmakers-floyd-hill/) - On Friday, Feb. 25, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Colorado leaders, lawmakers and transportation professionals on a site visit near I-70 at Floyd Hill, an area that is the gateway to the Colorado Rockies and over the years, has become a chokepoint for motorists using the I-70 mountain corridor. Read more for some takeaways from the site visit. - [COLORADO PASSENGER VEHICLE TRACTION LAW - CELEBRATE COLORADO TIRE CHECK WEEK](https://goi70.com/news/2022/colorado-passenger-vehicle-traction-law-celebrate-colorado-tire-check-week/) - Did you know that March 12-19 is Colorado Tire Check Week? The Colorado Department of Transportation is partnering with tire partners across the state for the inaugural Colorado Tire Check Week to provide courtesy tire checks for Coloradans. - [GOI70 UTILIZES CDOT GRANT FUNDING TO SURVEY USERS OF THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR](https://goi70.com/news/2022/goi70-utilizes-cdot-grant-funding-survey-users-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - In January 2022, we announced that the I-70 Coalition and the GoI70 campaign are recipients of a $60,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Office of Innovative Mobility. - [New Law Enables Fines for Misuse of the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes](https://goi70.com/news/2022/new-law-enables-fines-misuse-i-70-mountain-express-lanes/) - In March 2022, Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 22-1074, which allows the Colorado Department of Transportation to issue fines to drivers using the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes in Clear Creek County unlawfully when they are closed. State data indicates that nearly 50,000 motorists used the eastbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane illegally in 2020. The - [Express shuttle service, Pegasus, takes flight](https://goi70.com/news/2022/express-shuttle-service-pegasus-takes-flight/) - People now have another option for travel along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor with the introduction of Pegasus, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s new express shuttle that travels between Denver Union Station and Avon, with stops in between. Fares are as low as $10 one-way. Learn more! - [SUMMER MOUNTAIN EVENTS AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION ARE RAMPING UP – PLAN ACCORDINGLY THIS SUMMER](https://goi70.com/news/2022/summer-mountain-events-and-traffic-congestion-are-ramping-plan-accordingly-summer/) - The communities along I-70 have many summer events planned from beer and wine festivals to concerts and sporting events, there’s a little bit of everything this summer! It’s a common misconception that winter is the busiest time for I-70, but most traffic records are actually set in the summer months as people hit the mountains - [New Survey Shows Satisfied Transit Riders; Repeat Customers](https://goi70.com/news/2022/new-survey-shows-satisfied-transit-riders-repeat-customers/) - As the Colorado Department of Transportation continues to meet transit needs along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor through services including Bustang, Outrider, Snowstang and the newly launched Pegasus shuttle, data commissioned by the I-70 Coalition shows satisfied transit passengers and repeat riders. Over 90% of riders on both Bustang and Snowstang responded positively about safety, customer service and the overall experience. - [Westbound I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Tolling Commences](https://goi70.com/news/2022/westbound-i-70-mountain-express-lanes-tolling-commences/) - After nearly a year of testing and toll equipment installations, the Westbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane will begin tolling Thursday, July 7, 2022. Similar to the Eastbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane that opened in 2015, this 12-mile-long managed lane features traffic management systems to improve mobility and provide westbound I-70 drivers with a reliable, time-saving option during peak travel periods. - [DILLON AMPHITHEATER PARTNERS WITH GOI70 FOR CONCERT SEASON](https://goi70.com/news/2022/dillon-amphitheater-partners-goi70-concert-season/) - Prior to the kickoff of summer concerts, the Dillon Amphitheater committed to sharing information about alternative transportation options since it draws statewide to its unique music venue. - [REP. NEGUSE ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION FOR I-70 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT](https://goi70.com/news/2022/rep-neguse-announces-100-million-for-i-70-improvement-project/) - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek County are the recipients of a $100,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation INFRA grants program. Funding will go toward improving the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) program awards grants for multimodal freight and highway projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. - [COLORADO SKI AREAS PARTNER WITH SNOWSTANG, HELPING REDUCE CONGESTION AND EMISSIONS ON I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2022/colorado-ski-areas-partner-snowstang-helping-reduce-congestion-and-emissions-i-70/) - In winter 2021/2022, four Colorado ski areas opted to partner with the Colorado Department of Transportation on their ski bus service, Snowstang. This service allows riders to avoid winter driving and provides the ability to relax instead of dealing with traffic. Through this partnership, Snowstang limited greenhouse gas emissions, took vehicles off I-70 and took stress off overwhelmed resort parking lots allowing more customers to hit the slopes. - [PEAK FALL COLORS THIS WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS; RIDE TRANSIT OR CARPOOL ALONG I-70 TO GET THERE](https://goi70.com/news/2022/peaf-fall-colors-weekend-mountains-ride-transit-or-carpool-along-i-70-get-there/) - Fall colors are in full effect in the Colorado mountains, but so is traffic congestion along I-70 as Front Rangers flock to the high country for leaf peeping season. As motorists plan their trip, using transit options, like Bustang or Pegasus, or carpooling via the TreadShare app, takes vehicles off the road and allows for a more enjoyable ride. For those who drive, using the GoI70 travel forecast can help plan the least congested travel times on the I-70 mountain corridor. - [I-70 COALITION PARTNERS WITH COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE TO PROMOTE SMART I-70 TRAVEL](https://goi70.com/news/2022/i-70-coalition-partners-colorado-tourism-office-promote-smart-i-70-travel/) - The I-70 Coalition partnered with the Colorado Tourism Office’s Do Colorado Right campaign to promote smart I-70 travel through informational videos with Colorado native and pro race car driver, Sabre Cook - [I-70 COALITION JOINED GOV. POLIS, U.S. SENATORS BENNET AND HICKENLOOPER AND U.S. REP. NEGUSE TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF $700 MILLION I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT IN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY](https://goi70.com/news/2022/i-70-coalition-joined-gov-polis-us-senators-bennet-and-hickenlooper-and-us-rep-neguse-announce-launch-700-million-i-70-floyd-hil/) - Gov. Polis, U.S. Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Neguse, the I-70 Coalition, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Director Shoshana Lew and Clear Creek County Commissioner Randy Wheelock, broke ground Thursday, Oct. 20, on the I-70 Floyd Hill project. - [TAKE BUSTANG TO BRONCOS TO WITNESS THE BRONCOS TAKE ON THE RAIDERS, SUNDAY, NOV. 20](https://goi70.com/news/2022/take-bustang-broncos-witness-broncos-take-raiders-sunday-nov-20/) - Bustang to Broncos expanded west along I-70 as part of a pilot program for four regular-season Broncos games, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 20. Pick up is at the Vail Transportation Center, Frisco Transfer Center, or Idaho Springs Bus Shelter, located at 13th and Idaho St., with drop off at Empower Field at Mile High. - [TREADSHARE, COLORADO'S CARPOOL APP, LAUNCHES NEW FEATURES](https://goi70.com/news/2022/treadshare-colorados-carpool-app-launches-new-app-features/) - In 2021, Coloradans were given another choice in how to travel around the state when TreadShare – Colorado’s carpool app – launched. Since then, TreadShare has facilitated more than 200 rides, which helped travelers save money on gas and reduced carbon emissions. TreadShare recently updated the app and launched new features, making it easier than ever to create a carpool. - [SNOWSTANG IS BACK – AND BETTER THAN EVER!](https://goi70.com/news/2023/snowstang-back-and-better-eversnowstang-back-and-better-ever/) - In December 2022, the Colorado Department of Transportation re-launched its popular bus service, Snowstang, for the 2022-2023 ski season, providing transit alternatives to some of the state’s best ski destinations. Snowstang offers roundtrip express bus service to Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat Springs and, new this year, Breckenridge. - [COLORADO TRACTION LAW: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID FINES](https://goi70.com/news/2023/colorado-traction-law-everything-you-need-know-avoid-fines/) - Driving through Colorado in the winter looks vastly different than road tripping in the summer. When snow and ice hit Colorado roads, driving conditions can get dangerous quickly and adequate tires are crucial for safe travel. - [COTRIP.ORG - YOUR BEST FRIEND WHILE TRAVELING THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR](https://goi70.com/news/2023/cotriporg-your-best-friend-while-traveling-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - Travel on the I-70 Mountain Corridor can be unpredictable. Depending on when you travel, you can experience free-flowing traffic or get stuck in snarls due to weather, crashes or construction. Take the stress out of your travel by staying informed. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) COtrip.org is your one-stop-shop for statewide traffic information. You can learn - [CDOT, CSP URGE I-70 DRIVERS IN GLENWOOD CANYON TO FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND HELP PREVENT MORE CLOSURES](https://goi70.com/news/2023/cdot-csp-urge-i-70-drivers-glenwood-canyon-follow-all-safety-instructions-and-help-prevent-more-closures/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are asking the traveling public to follow the speed limit on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon and drive for the conditions, especially as winter weather continues through the coming weeks and months. Following a series of crashes that have caused extended closures of the interstate, CDOT and CSP are urging all drivers to redouble efforts to follow best safety practices. Driving too fast for conditions has contributed or caused all of the crash closures in the Canyon so far in 2023. - [I-70 COALITION RECEIVES $49,000 GRANT FROM COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION](https://goi70.com/news/2023/cdot-csp-urge-i-70-drivers-glenwood-canyon-follow-all-safety-instructions-and-help-prevent-more-closures-2/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation released $600,000 worth of grant funding to Colorado communities to help reduce congestion and carbon emissions. The I-70 Coalition is one of 12 grant recipients and will receive $49,000 to expand access to website and video resources for Spanish speaking audiences in addition to creating new educational resources in English. - [CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT IN EARLY SUMMER](https://goi70.com/news/2023/construction-begin-i-70-floyd-hill-project-early-summer/) - Major improvements are coming to the I-70 mountain corridor as construction on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) I-70 Floyd Hill Project is set to begin in early summer 2023. - [PEGASUS RIDERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW AS IT CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY](https://goi70.com/news/2023/pegasus-ridership-continues-grow-it-celebrates-first-anniversary/) - Nearly one year ago, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched Pegasus, the state’s first express shuttle service. As Pegasus approaches its first anniversary, the service is experiencing steady ridership growth and service expansion. More than 12,000 passengers have used Pegasus since May 2022, and based on this growth, CDOT has increased the number of service days and added vans to their fleet to serve people commuting between Denver and Avon. - [THE I-70 MOUNTAIN EXPRESS LANES: A TEMPORARY CONGESTION RELIEF SOLUTION](https://goi70.com/news/2023/i-70-mountain-express-lanes-temporary-congestion-relief-solution/) - The I-70 Mountain Express Lanes (MEXL) are a temporary congestion relief solution for 13-miles of the I-70 mountain corridor between Idaho Springs and Empire in Clear Creek County. These lanes are operational only during peak travel times, and they are a part of Colorado's Express Lane system managed by the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO). - [NAVIGATING MEMORIAL DAY AND BEYOND: TIPS FOR BEATING I-70 SUMMER TRAFFIC](https://goi70.com/news/2023/navigating-memorial-day-and-beyond-tips-beating-i-70-summer-traffic/) - Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and also represents the beginning of summer travel. Nationwide, more than 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel this weekend between Thursday, May 25, and Monday, May 29, according to AAA. That’s an increase of 7% compared to 2022. For the I-70 Mountain Corridor, that means a lot of vehicles on the roadway. In May 2022, more than 227,000 vehicles traveled through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel each weekend. - [TRANSIT TREKKING: USE LOCAL RIDES TO GET AROUND I-70'S MOUNTAIN TOWNS](https://goi70.com/news/2023/transit-trekking-use-local-rides-get-around-i-70s-mountain-towns/) - Buckle up, fellow travelers! You can easily get from Denver to some of the nation’s most scenic mountain towns using regional transit, like Bustang, Pegasus and Snowstang. But what do you do once you arrive? - [I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR EXPRESS LANES SAFETY ENFORCEMENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY](https://goi70.com/news/2023/i-70-mountain-corridor-express-lanes-safety-enforcement-begins-wednesday/) - Beginning Wednesday, June 21, 2023 the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (the government-owned business within CDOT that oversees Colorado’s Express Lanes) will begin enforcing safety laws on the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes. The program encourages safe driving on CTIO’s network of Express Lanes by using sophisticated roadside technology to enforce Express Lane rules. Violators identified by this technology will be issued a civil penalty via mail based on the registered address of the vehicle’s license plate. Learn more! - [SUMMER PLAYLIST INCLUDES HIKING, BIKING AND CARPOOLING](https://goi70.com/news/2023/summer-playlist-includes-hiking-biking-and-carpooling/) - Summer is officially upon us and that means hiking, rafting, cycling and more in the mountains. It’s the perfect time to try out TreadShare for carpooling to your next recreational outing. - [SUMMER 2023 CONSTRUCTION SEASON ALONG THE I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR](https://goi70.com/news/2023/summer-2023-construction-season-along-i-70-mountain-corridor/) - Many improvements are coming to the I-70 mountain corridor between Vail and Golden. New striping and asphalt, wildlife safety projects and upgrades to the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels will provide benefits to all road users, but motorists can expect traffic impacts and should plan accordingly. - [EXPRESS SHUTTLE, PEGASUS, CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE](https://goi70.com/news/2023/express-shuttle-pegasus-celebrates-first-year-service/) - Pegasus, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s express shuttle that provides people with another option to travel along the I-70 mountain corridor, recently celebrated its first year of service. - [I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS JULY 6](https://goi70.com/news/2023/i-70-floyd-hill-project-construction-begins-july-6/) - On July 6, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor partner, Kraemer North America, will begin construction on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project, which will improve mobility and increase safety along an eight-mile stretch of the I-70 Mountain Corridor from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs. - [HIT THE TRAILS IN VAIL USING TRANSIT](https://goi70.com/news/2023/hit-trails-vail-using-transit/) - Did you know you can access amazing trails in Colorado’s High Country completely car-free? - [WHAT TO EXPECT WITH I-70 FLOYD HILL PROJECT ROCK SCALING AND BLASTING](https://goi70.com/news/2023/what-expect-i-70-floyd-hill-project-rock-scaling-and-blasting/) - The East Section of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project is in full swing! Since the Project began July 6, crews have completed pavement repairs on I-70, finished their first traffic shift on eastbound I-70 and established the workzone by setting up signage and temporary concrete barrier. Crews will begin rock scaling operations in late-July prior to beginning rock blasting activities, which are scheduled to begin in mid-August. Rock scaling and blasting will take place adjacent to the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the US 6 interchange and Hyland Drive (Mile Point 247). About 20 feet of material will be removed alongside the outside lane to widen eastbound I-70 for an extended on-ramp from US 6 to the top of Floyd Hill. - [COLORADO'S REVISED "MOVE OVER LAW": SAFEGUARDING ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROAD](https://goi70.com/news/2023/colorados-revised-move-over-law-safeguarding-all-drivers-road/) - Governor Polis signed the new "Move Over Law" into effect earlier this year, marking a substantial shift in safeguarding drivers on Colorado roads. Unlike its predecessor, which solely required drivers to yield to emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and public utility service vehicles, the revised law mandates that drivers move over a lane for any stationary vehicle on a highway displaying its hazard lights. - [Colorado State Patrol Troopers Prepare for Chain Law Season](https://goi70.com/news/2023/colorado-state-patrol-troopers-prepare-chain-law-season/) - Each fall and spring, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Troopers based along the I-70 Mountain Corridor ensure commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are prepared for Colorado’s Chain Law, which requires all CMVs traveling along I-70 between Golden (Mile Point 259) and Dotsero (Mile Point 133) to have chains or approved alternate traction devices from Sept. 1 through May 31. Learn more about how CSP encourages compliance by holding education and enforcement periods along I-70. - [SNOWSTANG LAUNCHES SERVICE FOR 2023/2024 SEASON](https://goi70.com/news/2023/snowstang-launches-service-20232024-season/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation is re-launching its popular bus service, Snowstang, Saturday, Dec. 16, for the 2023-2024 ski season – providing transit alternatives to some of the state’s best ski destinations. Snowstang offers roundtrip express bus service to five resorts including Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, and Town of Breckenridge & Breckenridge Ski Resort. - [Prepare for I-70 winter driving with AutoSock](https://goi70.com/news/2023/prepare-i-70-winter-driving-autosock/) - A leading cause of crashes and closures on the I-70 mountain corridor during winter is vehicles with poor traction. While it's critical to make sure your tires have adequate traction and tread depth, if your tires don't meet the requirements of Colorado’s Passenger Traction Law, the AutoSock is a great option that does comply with that - [Sun Glare Safety Closures Start Sunday, Nov. 5](https://goi70.com/news/2023/sun-glare-safety-closures-start-sunday-nov-5/) - Beginning Sunday, Nov. 5, when daylight savings ends, the sun’s angle in combination with inclining hills along I-70 at Floyd Hill can create a blinding sun glare for drivers traveling on eastbound I-70 in the early morning hours. The glare occurs annually during the fall and winter months, usually November through February, and can occur as - [SUMMER OF CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2024/summer-construction-starts-i-70/) - Summer in the mountains brings fresh air, blooming flowers and on I-70 – an active construction season. Several projects in close proximity will be underway this summer making travel a challenge, but rest assured that the various I-70 construction teams are in close communication to help keep the traveling public informed. Using the right tools - [Trail Magic: Ride the Summit Stage to Mountain Adventure!](https://goi70.com/news/2023/trail-magic-ride-summit-stage-mountain-adventure/) - Hey there, trailblazers! Elevate your outdoor adventures to superhero status. Thanks to the Summit County Open Space and Trails Department and the Summit Stage’s Transit to Trails program, you can access trails without the headache of navigating driving and parking. Read on to learn more! - [CDOT LAUNCHES NEW VIDEOS TO INCREASE TRUCKER SAFETY BY PREVENTING CRASHES ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS](https://goi70.com/news/2023/cdot-launches-new-videos-increase-trucker-safety-preventing-crashes-mountain-highways/) - As part of “The Mountain Rules” truck driver education series, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently released three new videos aimed at educating and preparing truck drivers — especially those from out of state — for the unique challenges they face on Colorado’s mountain highways. - [PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC](https://goi70.com/news/2023/plan-ahead-avoid-labor-day-weekend-traffic/) - As Labor Day weekend approaches, we want to remind motorists of the best ways to beat congestion on the I-70 mountain corridor. - [The Time to Get Winter Ready is Now!](https://goi70.com/news/2023/time-get-winter-ready-now/) - Don’t wait for the first flakes to fall to get your vehicle ready for winter driving. From adequate tires to the right supplies, drive the I-70 mountain corridor in confidence with a well-prepared vehicle. - [Share the Ride and Win!](https://goi70.com/news/2023/share-ride-and-win/) - To improve parking, lessen traffic, and reduce our carbon footprint, the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber is launching a new campaign for residents and guests alike. Let’s all get on board and have some fun! Share the Ride and enter for a chance to win one of many great prizes – including a 24/25 Winter Park Resort season pass. The more you Share the Ride and enter, the more chances you have to win! - [Let GoI70.com Be Your Guide to Holiday I-70 Mountain Travel](https://goi70.com/news/2023/let-goi70com-be-your-guide-holiday-i-70-mountain-travel/) - The holiday travel season is upon us! As visitors flock to Colorado mountain towns over the holidays, let GoI70.com be your mountain guide to smooth travels ahead! Learn more by watching our new I-70 Travel Tips videos in English and Spanish. - [Snowy Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend to bring heavy traffic to I-70](https://goi70.com/news/2024/snowy-martin-luther-king-jr-weekend-bring-heavy-traffic-i-70/) - As the first three-day weekend of 2024, the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend will be a busy one for the mountain corridor. More people will be heading to the mountains to hit the slopes over MLK weekend – historically, the one of the busiest ski weekends of the year. And the winter weather forecasted for this weekend will create an added challenge. We’re here to make your trip a little easier. - [GoI70 Launches New Educational Videos](https://goi70.com/news/2024/goi70-launches-new-educational-videos/) - We are excited to officially launch our series of short, educational videos to make travel through the I-70 Mountain Corridor easier. The five videos were developed as part of a $49,000 grant the I-70 Coalition received from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The videos cover topics such as Bustang, mountain transit and travel tips in - [I-70 Coalition Launches I-70 Mountain Corridor User Survey](https://goi70.com/news/2024/i-70-coalition-launches-i-70-mountain-corridor-user-survey/) - Funded through a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant, the I-70 Coalition is launching a survey that will help us better understand how people use the I-70 mountain corridor. The survey results will help us learn about travel habits and the likelihood of travelers to use transit options, like Bustang, Pegasus or Snowstang. The results - [A New Visualization of the Future of I-70 Floyd Hill](https://goi70.com/news/2024/a-new-visualization-of-the-future-of-i-70-floyd-hill/) - Want to learn more about what the Colorado Department of Transportation’s I-70 Floyd Hill Project will look like once complete? The Project team recently completed a new video rendering which helps you visualize the details of the Project once complete. It includes helpful notes that annotate the Project components as you are viewing the model. Click here to - [Snowstang offers up spring break deals to students in March and April](https://goi70.com/news/2024/snowstang-offers-up-spring-break-deals-to-students-in-march-and-april/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation's snow sports chariot, Snowstang, is offering up deals for students in March and April 2024 for spring break! Students can book their tickets using the promo code STUDENT24 and show their student ID to receive 25% off the standard fare. Additional discounts are available for seniors, and children ages 2 ## Pages - [Home](https://goi70.com/) - I-70 traffic is quite predictable unless affected by weather or accidents. Plan to avoid peak travel times, and enjoy a delay-free trip along I-70. 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