Yes. A new 0.15% sales tax for transportation funding was on the ballot in November 2024. However, the county realized that with such a crowded ballot during a presidential year, people weren't fully aware of the costs / benefits and it failed by a small margin. A recent community showed that Larimer County residents do care about maintaining and investing in our roads but want more information. We're committed to a renewed education and engagement process this summer before deciding whether or not to go back to voters with a request.

In less than 2 years, the county faces a significant budget shortfall to maintain its transportation network. This is due, in part, to years of rising costs; CDOT estimates that the construction costs for road and bridge construction has increased 50% in the past 5 years. Without new revenue, the county won't be able to meet even 25% percent of local needs—putting safety, traffic flow, and vital roadwork at risk.

For a home valued at $600,000, only $0.75 per month goes towards funding transportation (roads, bridges, pedestrian safety, traffic mitigation, etc.).

The county maintains 1,000 miles of roads and 421 bridges, which are used by thousands of residents on a daily basis.

There are over 500 transportation priorities listed in the county plan. Here are a few highlights:

• Unfunded safety and road improvement needs over the next 25 years - serving communities such as Ft. Collins, Loveland, and throughout Larimer County
• Many bridges are over 50 years old and fail to meet current travel demands and safety requirements
• Widening congested roadways such as County sections of Taft Hill/Wilson, Shields/Taft Ave, CR 5, and Timberline
• Safety and mobility at county road and highway intersections such as SH 14, US 34, and US 287