Transportation Deficit Reports

2017 Transportation Deficit Report

The annual Transportation Deficit Report quantifies the shortfall between CDOT's projected program budgets, and the estimated cost to sustain current bridge and pavement conditions and maintenance service levels. Shortfalls for meeting goals and vision conditions also are discussed.

2015 Transportation Deficit Report

The annual Transportation Deficit Report quantifies the shortfall between CDOT's projected program budgets and the estimated cost to sustain current bridge and pavement conditions and maintenance service levels. Shortfalls for meeting goals and vision conditions also are discussed.

2014 Transportation Deficit Report

The Transportation Deficit Report, mandated by FASTER, quantifies Colorado’s transportation budget deficit and provides information to the state legislature and the public about the causes of rising costs, including population growth, vehicle size and weight, land use policies and work patterns. Deficits are defined as the shortfall between projected revenues and the estimated costs to sustain the current condition of roadways, bridges and maintenance program areas over the next ten years. Costs to achieve the Transportation Commission’s performance goals and corridor visions over the next ten years are also addressed.

2013 Transportation Deficit Report

The Transportation Deficit Report, mandated by FASTER, quantifies Colorado’s transportation budget deficit and provides information to the state legislature and the public about the causes of rising costs, including population growth, vehicle size and weight, land use policies and work patterns. Deficits are defined as the shortfall between projected revenues and the estimated costs to sustain the current condition of roadways, bridges and maintenance program areas over the next ten years. Costs to achieve the Transportation Commission’s performance goals and corridor visions over the next ten years are also addressed.

2012 Transportation Deficit Report

The Transportation Deficit Report, mandated by FASTER, quantifies Colorado’s transportation budget deficit and provides information to the state legislature and the public about the causes of rising costs, including population growth, vehicle size and weight, land use policies and work patterns. Deficits are defined as the shortfall between projected revenues and the estimated costs to sustain the current condition of roadways, bridges and maintenance program areas over the next ten years. Costs to achieve the Transportation Commission’s performance goals and corridor visions over the next ten years are also addressed.

2011 Transportation Deficit Report

Pursuant to Section 43-4-813, C.R.S. (2009), the Department of Transportation (CDOT) has prepared the 2010 Transportation Deficit Report for the House Transportation & Energy Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. This report is a requirement of Senate Bill 09-108 and addresses the goals of repairing deficient highways and bridges, sustaining existing transportation system performance levels, and achieving corridor visions as described by the Regional Transportation Plans and public preferences.

2009 Transportation Deficit Report

June 2009 - This report details factors impacting the budget of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the current condition of Colorado’s transportation system, the costs required to sustain current conditions and the costs of accomplishing the system’s aspirational goals. A discussion is also included on options for reducing future transportation infrastructure costs. This report is authorized under SB 09-108, the Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009, commonly called FASTER.