When Colorado cities and state agencies plan big road projects, they must now design them to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide alternative transportation modes for the public. It’s part of a historic change of mission passed Thursday by Colorado Department of Transportation commissioners. The expected 10 to 1 vote has been hailed by conservation groups and some local officials as a key acknowledgement of auto transportation’s role in pollution. But other counties and some business groups fear it will starve safety and capacity projects for popular roadways. Reporter Mike Booth tells us more. 

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<p>When Colorado cities and state agencies plan big road projects, they must now design them to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide alternative transportation modes for the public. It&rsquo;s part of a historic change of mission passed Thursday by Colorado Department of Transportation commissioners. The expected 10 to 1 vote has been hailed by conservation groups and some local officials as a key acknowledgement of auto transportation&rsquo;s role in pollution. But other counties and some business groups fear it will starve safety and capacity projects for popular roadways. Reporter Mike Booth tells us more.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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