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Should Colorado raise taxes to build a passenger train connecting Pueblo, Denver, and Fort Collins?

The Front Range Passenger Rail District is actively planning a line to connect the state's major population centers along the I-25 corridor. Proponents argue it is essential infrastructure for a rapidly growing population and necessary to meet climate goals by reducing car travel. Opponents view it as an expensive boondoggle that will cost taxpayers billions while seeing low ridership compared to personal vehicles.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes

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No

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Yes, I-25 is a nightmare and we need a green alternative

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No, fix the potholes and expand the highways first

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Yes, but only if the federal government pays the majority

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No, it will turn into a homeless shelter on wheels

 @BDGYFCX from Colorado  answered…1mo1MO

Yes but it should be reasonably priced and taken care of!

 @BDG99HV from Colorado  answered…1mo1MO

Only if there is a legally binding agreement that requires the service to be delivered by a certain date, just like any other form of construction. If the date is missed, the public should be entitled to liquidated damages for each month the service is not ready yet.

 @BD7PVS7Libertarian  from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

Don't need it right now waste of effort money construction no man labor hours no good ridiculous

 @BD7F6TVNo Labels from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but first fix the potholes, so people have a choice if they want/or can drive on I-25.

 @BD6RVSR from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

Not many people would use it, so more public transport, but maybe not a train.

 @BCZBKV2 from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

People cant even afford food right now, who thought this was a good idea?

 @BCZB2PK from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

we have problems

 @BCVTJCR from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

No, but they should raise voluntary donations for that project

 @BCTWBR8 from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

The Taxes that we are paying should already go to something like this, or fixing all the darn roads.

 @BCR6W4V from Colorado  answered…2mos2MO

We already voted for this years ago. They should be required to delivery what we were promised.

 @BCMT8FF from Colorado  answered…3mos3MO

Print more money and fund it

 @BCFPHGM from Colorado  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but the tax should only apply to corporations and individuals with an income of over $500,000

 @BBWYNV9  from Texas  answered…3mos3MO

yes, but only during the building process, and when it is finished, bring the taxes down somewhat

 @BF3VKPJ from Colorado  answered…1 day1D

No, Allow corporations to re-invest in our state by developing an infrastructure.

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