Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded eight final Revitalizing Main Streets grants totaling $1.7 million dollars to strengthen Coloradoâs downtowns and ensure that cities, downtowns, and communities across the state are safe, accessible, and welcoming to all.
âThese investments will make our unique downtown areas more fun, improve safety, and create public spaces that drive economic growth while making the Colorado we love more accessible to pedestrians, bikers, buses, and drivers alike,â said Governor Polis.
Final 2023 Revitalizing Main Street Grant Recipients:
⢠Town of De Beque – $250,000
⢠County of Las Animas – $56,780
⢠Town of Mead – $250,000
⢠Town of Minturn – $226,800
⢠Town of Olathe – $223,512
⢠Town of Pagosa Springs – $250,000
⢠Town of San Luis – $181,592
⢠Town of Westcliffe – $250,000
âNot only does this encourage physical activity, it also enhances local economic vitality in towns and cities across Colorado,â said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. âThrough this approach, we are grateful to be able to set an example of how statewide transportation agencies can work cohesively with local municipalities to build stronger, healthier, and thriving communities.â
â Press release by Office of the Governor
