Coloradans have spoken and chosen the name of the Front Range Passenger Rail
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Key Points:
- A new Front Range Passenger Rail route, named "CoCo" (Colorado Connector), will connect Pueblo to Fort Collins, with service expected to start from Denver to Fort Collins in 2029 and full service from Pueblo by 2032.
- Over 25,000 Coloradans voted on the train's name, choosing "CoCo" from options including FRED, Colorado Ranger, and RangeLink.
- Funding for the project includes contributions from the Regional Transportation District, with a potential sales tax measure to be voted on in the November election to support the rail system.
- The rail service aims to provide 10 to 15 round-trips daily, reduce traffic congestion, boost the economy, and improve affordability for residents living near stations.
- Officials will hold multiple town hall events to engage communities along the route, with the total project cost expected to be announced in the coming months.
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