Bill > HB1269

This bill, titled "Transit Access," aims to improve public transportation in Colorado by ensuring it is more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all residents. It declares public transportation essential for the state's well-being and acknowledges existing barriers like fare costs and lack of information. The bill mandates that "covered transit agencies," defined as public transportation providers with at least one million annual passenger trips, must display clear, up-to-date transit maps at stations and stops, and make fare information and discount program eligibility readily available online, in vehicles, and at stops by June 30, 2027. Furthermore, by the same date, these agencies must translate key transit information into languages spoken by at least five percent of the population in any county they operate in, with specific requirements for languages spoken by twenty percent or more. To track progress, covered transit agencies will be required to submit annual reports detailing their efforts in implementing these provisions, including data on ridership, service availability, and paratransit services, with larger agencies providing more detailed information. This initiative is intended to increase transit ridership, contribute to climate goals, and promote social and economic mobility across Colorado.