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H.Res.1408 / 110th Congress

Recognizing the benefits of bus rapid transit and the transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 Corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 31, 2008

Commends members of the Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, and the businesses that support 36 Commuting Solutions (a nonprofit organization) for their efforts to proceed with the U.S. Route 36 Corridor project.

Recognizes the benefits of investing in bus rapid transit and transportation improvements along U.S. Route 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado and elsewhere.

Supports federal transportation investments along U.S. 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado, and elsewhere that reduce congestion, reduce carbon emissions, improve mobility, improve access to transit for for bicyclists and pedestrians, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and support mass transit.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] · D–CO

Committees

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1696)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

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