Colorado Springs Wraps up Tenth Year of 2C Paving Program, Prepares for Next Ten

Colorado Springs wraps up tenth year of 2C paving program, prepares for next ten

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — City public works officials gathered Tuesday to reflect on the accomplishments of the 2C expanded street paving program. Sub-freezing temperatures the past two nights arrive just as crews finish up the final projects on this year's paving list; Tuesday's gathering was along Flying W Ranch Road. This marks the tenth year of the 2C program, funded by a sales tax increase approved by voters in 2015. Former mayor Joh…

2C Paving Program comes to a close, but looks forward to the future

(COLORADO SPRINGS)— The 2C Paving Project in Colorado Springs has concluded its 10th year, having paved nearly 2,000 lane miles since its inception in 2015. The project, funded by a 5.7 cent sales tax on every $10 spent within city limits, has focused on improving road infrastructure and pedestrian accessibility. This year alone, 189 lane miles were paved, and 937 pedestrian ramps were either retrofitted or newly built. "Here we are 10 years lat…