New Colorado connector rail project seeks input at Pueblo town hall

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD) will host a town hall in Pueblo this week as part of a series across the region where the new Colorado Connector (CoCo) would run.

FRPRD officials say the town hall-style listening sessions are part of their work to prepare for whether or not to refer a ballot measure to voters for CoCo. Last week, FRPRD adopted its draft delivery plan, which included a second stop locally in Colorado Springs. Information from previous town halls was included in that plan before it went to FRPRD officials.

The town hall in Pueblo will allow attendees a chance to give feedback, share local priorities, ask questions directly to officials and hear an overview of the proposed train.

Pueblo's town hall will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pueblo Community College Hoag Theatre.

Another town hall for Colorado Springs residents is set for next week on Aug. 13. at the Hillside Community Center.

The most up-to-date information on CoCo and the town halls is available FRPRD's website.