The Grand Valley 2050 RTP is Being Finalized!
The final draft of the plan is now posted below and will be presented to the Grand Valley Regional Transportation Committee(GVRTC) on Monday, April 28th at 3pm at City Hall (250 N 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501). Formatting changes may occur as the team prepares for approval this month and digital accessibility considerations through May 2025.
Public Comment Period:
The public comment period will end on Monday, April 28, 2025 during the GVRTC meeting.
How to Submit Comments:
Questions or comments regarding the draft 2050 RTP may be submitted to:
Phone: 505-264-0111
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Mesa County RTPO, P.O. Box 20,000, Department 5093, Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-5001
Check out the Plan
Click the cover page below.
Prefer to Download the Draft?
The full plan and associated appendices are available for download below.
- Grand Valley 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (265 MB)
- Appendix A – Full Roadway Project List
- Appendix B – Full Transit Project List
- Appendix C – Full Coordinated Human Service Trans Project List
- Appendix D – Access to Federal Lands in Mesa County
- Appendix E – Project Prioritization Methodology
- Appendix F – Greenhouse Gas Transportation Report
- Appendix G – Active Transportation Projects List
- Sources Cited
Interactive Maps
Grand Valley 2050 RTP Future Transportation Projects
The 2050 Regional Transportation Plan outlines future transportation projects, categorized to reflect funding availability and regional priorities. This plan distinguishes between projects that can be realistically funded with existing and projected revenue and those projects that represent improvements requiring additional resources. To effectively manage this, projects are divided into three categories, Priority Tier 1: Funded, Priority Tier 2: Unfunded, and Aspirational.
Prioritized Active Transportation and Transit Corridors
Prioritized Active Transportation Corridors will help to focus bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure investments at the regional level. By and large, these are a selection of corridors already identified by local governments. Active transportation infrastructure is present in some areas while in other areas gaps exist or there is no infrastructure. RTPO supports improving these corridors to the latest bikeway, sidewalk, and trail design standards regardless of whether or not facilities currently exist
Heads up! Open House Materials!
The Grand Valley Regional Transportation Planning Office held a Public Open House on March 13, 2025. If you missed it, or are interested in reviewing materials presented during the open house, please find them below.
About the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
The RTP sets the path for the next 25 years!
Every five years the Regional Transportation Planning Office updates the long-range transportation plan for Mesa County. Over the past 7 months, we have worked with staff, stakeholders and the public to update the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan so that we are Moving Swiftly to 2050 for the residents and visitors to Mesa County.
The update ensures the following:
- That the vision, goals, and priorities reflect the desires of the community.
- That the region is in compliance with Federal regulations in order to qualify for Federal transportation funding.
- That projects (roadway, multimodal, etc.) are appropriately prioritized and fiscally constrained for implementation.
- That data used to inform the process is up to date and accurate to support the decision making process.
2050 GVRTP Planning Process
2050 GVRTP Vision Statement
Communities in the Grand Valley will be connected through a safe and accessible transportation system that is designed, built, and maintained for users of all ages, and abilities who drive, walk, bike, roll, take transit, deliver freight, or travel by other modes.
2050 GVRTP Goal Areas
- Safety: Improve safety for all users of the region’s transportation system.
- Efficiency: Enhance system performance for all modes.
- Health and Environment: Incorporate health and environmental considerations into transportation planning and decisions.
- Economy and Fiscal Responsibility: Invest in transportation systems that support the economic health of the region.
- Equity: Advance equity through transportation planning and improvements.
Contact Us
Have thoughts you’d like to discuss?
You can call us at 505-264-0111 or send us an email at [email protected]
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