WELCOME
Welcome to the Pueblo Area Council of Government (PACOG)’s 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan – PACOG Moves the Region 2045 – a 25-year vision of how to meet our community’s transportation needs for today and tomorrow.
Get Involved
Public and stakeholder input is a vital part of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) process. Throughout development of this new Plan – PACOG Moves the Region 2045 – PACOG sought the opinions of a large and diverse group of Pueblo residents and stakeholders.
As we implement the 2045 LRTP -
We Want To Hear From You!
Project News
* Thanks for all the feedback!
* 2045 LRTP approved!
You can review the final LRTP and TIP posted here.
* FY 2024-2025 Unified Planning Work Program
About pacog moves the region 2045
PACOG Moves the Region 2045 is a transportation plan that will guide decision making for the Pueblo area for the next 25 years. Once complete, the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) will provide a list of priority transportation projects that meet current and future needs of the region. The LRTP will be developed through technical analysis, public input and build upon previous plans to incorporate all types of travel including driving, biking, walking, public transportation, and freight.
What is a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)?
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Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) are an essential element of an agency’s transportation planning process. It is a document that reflects the vision and goals of a region and presents the transportation improvements that are needed today and in the future to help move people and goods safely and conveniently about the community.
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LRTPs include financial components that demonstrate how the recommended transportation plan can be implemented, identify the public and private resources expected to be available to carry out the plan, and recommend any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs.
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The purpose of the PACOG 2045 LRTP is to update the previous 2040 Plan using guidance from the recently released federal legislation Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The FAST Act authorized $305 billion be spent over four years for programs improving safety, public transportation, freight and rail projects.
Why is the lrtp important to the pueblo community?
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Investments in our community for safe, efficient, reliable transportation are the foundation of a thriving community and economy. LRTP five-year updates are required for agencies to be eligible for federal and state funding for important transportation projects. Your input will help identify transportation needs and prioritize projects that meet those needs in a cost-effective way.
Public Engagement Plan - How to Let Us Know What You Think
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Click on this document link to view the PACOG Public Engagement Plan!
We Are At The Finish Line - PACOG 2045 LRTP ADOPTED
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The adopted PACOG Moves the Region 2045 LRTP has been posted!
Click on the button to view the final 2045 LRTP. Use to Comment Form to
Let Us Know What You Think!
We Have Taken the Next Step - 2023-2027 TIP Adopted
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The adopted PACOG 2023-2027 TIP has been posted!
Click on the button to view the final 2023-2027 TIP.
Use to Comment Form to let us know what you think!
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Overview
Public and stakeholder input is a vital part of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) process. Throughout development of this new Plan – PACOG Moves the Region 2045 – PACOG is seeking the opinions of a large and diverse group of Pueblo residents and stakeholders. We want to hear from you!
Valuing public insight involves meeting the needs of varied public interests and cultures. This involves reaching under-served populations, including Americans with Disability Act (ADA) populations, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) groups, minorities, Native Americans, the elderly and Low-income populations. Insight and real-life experiences shared from these groups will offer a more complete point-of-view about how to improve the transportation system from a wider range of perspectives.
PACOG 2045 LRTP - See What We Heard
MAPPED COMMENTS
Click the Survey Results button see what we heard about location-specific transportation issues and opportunities within the PACOG Region.
BALANCING Trade-offs
Click the Survey Results button to see what we heard regarding trade-offs to consider in planning for the Pueblo Region's 2045 transportation future.
frequently asked questions (faqs)
What is an LRTP?
What is an MPO?
your questions answered
Q: What is an LRTP?
A: Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) are an essential element of an agency’s transportation planning process. It is a document that reflects the vision and goals of a region and presents the transportation improvements that are needed today and in the future to help move people and goods safely and conveniently about the community.
LRTPs include financial components that demonstrate how the recommended transportation plan can be implemented, identify the public and private resources expected to be available to carry out the plan, and recommend any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs.
The purpose of the PACOG 2045 LRTP is to update the previous 2040 Plan using guidance from the recently released federal legislation Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The FAST Act authorized $305 billion be spent over four years for programs improving safety, public transportation, freight and rail projects.
Q: What is an MPO?
A: A Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the policy board of an organization created and designated to carry out the metropolitan transportation planning process. MPOs are required to represent localities in all urbanized areas (UZAs) with populations over 50,000, as determined by the U.S. Census. The Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Pueblo area as required by Title 23 of federal statutes for both long-term and short-term urban transportation planning. Responsibility for carrying out the “continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated” (“3C”) transportation planning process rests jointly with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and PACOG.
Q: How does this plan affect me and how does it relate to the transportation projects near my home?
A: The policies established in this plan will influence future transportation projects, initiatives and investments where you live and within the Pueblo area. The projects near your home are decided based on the vision and goals developed in this plan.
previous plan and reference materials
Eva Cosyleon
MPO Manager
Pueblo Area Council of Governments
Contact &
COMMENT FORM