2018 Ballot Propositions
Coloradans are considering two transportation ballot measures in 2018: Proposition 109 and Proposition 110. By law, CDOT cannot take a position on Proposition 109 or Proposition 110. This page provides a factual summary of the two propositions.
PROPOSITION 109 (formerly Initiative 167 or "Fix Our Damn Roads") proposes to use existing general funds to increase transportation investment. These funds would be used to allow the state to bond $3.5 billion to pay for state highway projects around the state. The funds may not be used for transit or other projects.
PRO/CON: Funds $3.5 billion in highway projects around the state (no transit or local) with no new taxes, but existing revenue must be diverted from state budget over twenty years to pay for bonds.
PROPOSITION 110 (formerly Initiative 153 or "Let’s Go Colorado") proposes to raise the sales tax by 0.62 percent to increase transportation investment. This sales tax increase, which would sunset in 20 years, would raise up to $767 million in the first year and allow the state to bond up to $6 billion to pay for transportation projects around the state. The funds raised would be divided between state highways, cities, counties and a dedicated multi-modal fund.
PRO/CON: Funds $7 billion in highway projects around the state, as well as providing funding for city, county and transit/bicycle/pedestrian needs, but raises taxes for twenty years to pay for bonds and projects.
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PROPOSITION CONSIDERATIONS |
PROPOSITION 109 (formerly Initiative 167) |
PROPOSITION 110 (formerly Initiative 153) |
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What does it do? |
Dedicates existing general funds to increase transportation investment. |
Raises the sales tax by 0.62 percent to increase transportation investment (sunsets in 20 years). |
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What does it raise? |
One time up to $3.5 billion in bonding authority paid back over 20 years. |
Would raise up to $767 million in the first year; allows the state to bond up to $6 billion (over 20 years). |
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How are the funds allocated? |
100% to state highways |
45% to state highways |
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How much money is generated? |
$3.5 billion for state highways (net of debt service) |
$7 billion for state highways (net of debt service) |
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Project selection for CDOT funds |
Proposition lists the projects, totaling about $5.6 billion. Transportation Commission will narrow the list/project scope to $3.5 billion. |
Transportation Commission has adopted a fiscally constrained $7 billion list of projects which would utilize the funds.
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Are there other funding implications for CDOT? |
Replaces $1.5 billion in existing state funding for CDOT resulting in a $2 billion net increase over current law (SB17-267). |
Preserves $1.5 billion in existing state funding for CDOT, resulting in a $7 billion net increase over current law (SB17-267). |
Proposition 110 directs a portion of funds raised to support local city and county transportation projects. Click the links below to see the city and county funding distributions from a 0.62% sales tax increase.
