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Voters in Colorado’s Front Range are about to decide the future of regional transit as the board votes to put a sales tax measure on the November ballot—funding the long-awaited Colorado Connector rail line. Stretching from Pueblo to Fort Collins, this project promises daily train service connecting over a dozen communities, offering affordable, car-free mobility for students, workers, and residents alike. For locals like Caitlin Braun, it means potential economic boosts near new developments and easier access to jobs and amenities. Students at Colorado State University see it as a game-changer for affordability and sustainability, while also enhancing campus life and safety. With questions swirling around integration with existing transit and long-term maintenance, the outcome hinges on whether voters say yes—because this could be the key to unlocking a more connected, greener, and accessible future for the region.

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