E2C76A505AEC7CA187258A3D00532B39 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM COLORADO CROSS-DISABILITY COALITIONINTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEEDate Oct 3, 2023 Location Old State Library Presentation from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/4A207347AB49...$File/AttachmentBCCDC.pdf?OpenElement AttachmentBCCDC.pdf 09:08:29 AM Julie Reiskin, Executive Director representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, introduced herself and began her presentation (Attachment B). 09:10:58 AM Director Reiskin discussed the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs analysis of new state programs including the Free Fair for Better Air program, the Bustang bus service offered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and recent rural transit improvements. 09:12:43 AM Director Reiskin presented the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs suggested improvements to the transit system in the state. The suggestions included improvements to workforce driver retention, pedestrian safety, and non-emergency Medicaid medical transportation. 09:13:54 AM Director Reiskin offered the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalitionâs suggested legislative solutions to the transit system improvements that the Coalition believes is needed. Solutions include creation of a tax credit for RTD and Bustang workers, prioritization of transit workers in housing programs, and college credits. 09:20:56 AM Director Reiskin answered questions from the committee.
