Backers to pull Colorado road funding ballot measure after deal with state lawmakers

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Backers of a ballot initiative that would funnel more money into Colorado road maintenance and repair announced that they will withdraw the measure after negotiating a funding strategy with state lawmakers.

The measure, known as Initiative 175, would have created a constitutional amendment to direct taxes and fees related to transportation, such as the 22-cent state gas tax, to physical road construction and maintenance. Democratic lawmakers warned that it would create a massive hole …

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