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RTD’s land grab jabbed
Posted on January 23, 2008 by Me
By PETER MARCUS – January 22, 2008
Denver Daily News
Even in the face of losing property to the Regional Transportation District, property owners along the future FasTracks west corridor said yesterday they are not opposed to eminent domain. They would just like to see RTD use the property it takes for actual transportation needs, not for [...]
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Bill would limit RTD condemnations
Posted on January 23, 2008 by Me
By Kevin Flynn, Rocky Mountain News
A group of legislators is trying to stop RTD from turning any land it condemns for FasTracks into private development.
At a press conference this morning, Rep. Al White, R-Hayden, said a bill he is sponsoring would draw a clear line between RTD’s right to condemn property for transit and its [...]
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RTD condemnation splits board
Posted on January 23, 2008 by Me
Some displeased with handling of eminent domain
Kevin Flynn, Rocky Mountain News
The RTD board showed division in its ranks Tuesday night over how the transit agency is using property condemnation for FasTracks projects.
The disagreement came hours after several legislators announced a bill that would limit RTD’s ability to commission private development on land it acquires through [...]
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Foes fight RTD land seizures
Posted on January 23, 2008 by Me
Legislative bill would allow eminent domain only for transit, not commercial projects.
By Jeffrey Leib
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 01/23/2008 02:04:28 AM MST
Colorado lawmakers are proposing to curb RTD’s use of eminent domain for new transit lines after complaints that the transit agency is taking some private property and then promoting other commercial development on the [...]
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RTD Board Meeting
Posted on January 19, 2008 by Me
Come and show your support for Colorado property rights.
Tuesday, January 22 – 5:30 P.M.
1600 Blake St. (16th and Blake, LoDo)
Room R, T & D
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RTD calls railroad’s property too pricey
Posted on January 11, 2008 by Me
by John C. Ensslin
RTD officials said Wednesday they’ve broken off negotiations with the Union Pacific Railroad on a proposed rail maintenance facility and parts of a Smith Road railroad alignment after concluding the asking price exceeded the FasTracks budget.
The decision will require some re-adjustment to the route of RTD’s planned line to Denver International Airport. [...]
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