PBS Documentary "Blueprint America: Road to the Future"
May 20, 2009
This is the first time the beltway controversy has had such broad, national TV exposure. It is apparent that Jefferson County is far behind other communities across America when it comes to land use and transportation planning. This backward approach to land use and transportation should greatly concern all Jeffco residents. The proposed toll road has real implications to our quality of life, property values, air quality and wildlife.
Jeffco County Commissioners
303.271.8525
Faye Griffin – commish1@jeffco.us
Kevin McCasky – commish2@jeffco.us
Kathy Hartman – commish3@jeffco.us
Watch the full PBS documentary (60 minutes).
If you scroll down to "Part 2 - Denver: Paving the Way" you can watch just the portion that focuses on Denver, Golden, and the beltway (16 minutes).
Web Video: The Public Toll (3:15)
This is an additional discussion of how Broomfield and other cities commit themselves to keeping their own roads congested for the benefit of corporate interests through "congestion guarantees" when they sign toll highway deals.
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