Government & Politics  September 23, 2015

Weld’s Kirkmeyer named to CDOT freight panel

GREELEY — Barbara Kirkmeyer, chairwoman of the Weld County Board of Commissioners, has been selected to serve on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Freight Advisory Council.

Debra Perkins-Smith, CDOT’s director of transportation development, chose Kirkmeyer because of her involvement on the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee, which provides advice to CDOT about transportation needs and reviews all regional transportation plans.

“The ability to move freight safely and efficiently is crucial to the success of not only our state but also our country,” said Kirkmeyer in a media release from Weld County. “The purpose of the Freight Advisory Council is to make sure Colorado’s infrastructure receives the upgrades and maintenance it needs to remain as strong as possible. Our economy depends on it.”

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The members of the council meet with representatives of the freight community to discuss the challenges facing aging infrastructure, limited resources and growing population. The panel also will offer solutions to these issues, help prepare for future transportation needs and assist CDOT with prioritizing freight programs, projects and research.

GREELEY — Barbara Kirkmeyer, chairwoman of the Weld County Board of Commissioners, has been selected to serve on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Freight Advisory Council.

Debra Perkins-Smith, CDOT’s director of transportation development, chose Kirkmeyer because of her involvement on the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee, which provides advice to CDOT about transportation needs and reviews all regional transportation plans.

“The ability to move freight safely and efficiently is crucial to the success of not only our state but also our country,” said Kirkmeyer in a media release from Weld…

Dallas Heltzell
With BizWest since 2012 and in Colorado since 1979, Dallas worked at the Longmont Times-Call, Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post and Public News Service. A Missouri native and Mizzou School of Journalism grad, Dallas started as a sports writer and outdoor columnist at the St. Charles (Mo.) Banner-News, then went to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before fleeing the heat and humidity for the Rockies. He especially loves covering our mountain communities.
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