They are notified of RPC meetings and kept abreast of public involvement activities. Although the primary focus of the consultation process is transportation, CDOT prepared a guidebook for use by rural RPCs in considering the interrelationship of transportation with land use, demographics, the economy, and the environment. Rural transportation is funded using federal, state, and local revenue. Local governments also receive a portion of the HUTF for transportation needs. Remaining funds are allocated to CDOT's districts to use on projects prioritized in cooperation with MPOs and RPCs.
Local governments contribute to the cost of projects, generally through matching funds.
Colorado does not have state funding sources dedicated to transit. Federal transit funds are awarded through grant programs. The Commission is discussing whether to allow federal highway dollars to be used for non-highway projects when the RPC places a high priority on such a project. Meetings are held in each county and TPR to review existing plans and seek proposals for change. Formal opportunity for comment is provided at several stages.