CDOT seeking $1.3 million to expand Safety Patrol program, including on I-70 mountain corridor

CDOT seeking $1.3 million to expand Safety Patrol program, including on I-70 mountain corridor

The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking $1.3 million to expand its Safety Patrol, including along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor. CDOT Deputy Chief Financial Officer Bethany Nicholas told the Colorado Transportation Commission during its work session last month that the funds would help purchase six new vehicles and hire two full-time teams to fill “operational gaps” on I-70 and Interstate 25. “The hope here is really to improv…