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E-470 Hazardous Material Routing
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Summary and Background Information: The E-470 Public Highway Authority (Authority) wishes to designate all 47 miles of E-470 as a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) route to assist local agencies in facilitating the regulated transport of hazardous materials. State statute does not authorize the Authority to seek HAZMAT route designation on its own; only a town, city, or city and county is permitted to petition the Colorado State Patrol for such a designation regarding any public road located within its jurisdiction. As such, the Authority is seeking partnerships with member jurisdictions along E-470 to establish HAZMAT route designation.
The Authority sent a letter to member jurisdictions seeking to better understand the position and interest of the agency in partnering to pursue this designation. Prior to submitting a petition, a robust analysis must be conducted to determine whether the route meets HAZMAT designation criteria. The Colorado Department of Transportation is willing to collaborate with the Authority in conducting the analysis. Depending on the outcome, the Authority is willing to prepare the petition and supporting documentation, paying the costs of the designation process. No additional city staff time or financial contributions would be necessary.
The purpose of this study session is to obtain city council input and direction on that manner. Included in the packet is the following:
- May 2018 letter
- Existing HAZMAT map
- Presentation
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Director of External Affairs | Interim Director of Public Works Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: Director of External Affairs | Interim Director of Public Works Halstead
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: N/A