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From: https://oedit.colorado.gov/electric-byways-tourism-toolkit
In 2021, the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap laid out a pathway for the state to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050 (from a 2005 baseline). A crucial element of effort is the electrification of the statewide transportation system, and the Colorado tourism industry is encouraged to join the state in advancing this effort by installing electric vehicle charging stations in priority locations across the state.
Notably, the Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission has prioritized the electrification of the 26 Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways as an initial milestone. Once a byway becomes electrified, it also becomes recognized as a Colorado Electric Byway.
Colorado Electric Byways must have sufficient charging infrastructure in place for electric vehicle travelers to complete a journey along the byway. The specific requirements for recognition as a Colorado Electric Byway are:
The Colorado Tourism Office has partnered with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Energy Office to assist communities along the 26 Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways to install charging infrastructure. Review the resources in the sections below to learn more.
As of August 2022, the Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission has recognized 10 of the 26 byways as Colorado Electric Byways.
Please see the list of recognized Colorado Electric Byways below:
From: https://oedit.colorado.gov/electric-byways-tourism-toolkit
In 2021, the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap laid out a pathway for the state to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050 (from a 2005 baseline). A crucial element of effort is the electrification of the statewide transportation system, and the Colorado tourism industry is encouraged to join the state in advancing this effort by installing electric vehicle charging stations in priority locations across the state.
Notably, the Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission has prioritized the electrification of the 26 Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways as an initial milestone. Once a byway becomes electrified, it also becomes recognized as a Colorado Electric Byway.
Colorado Electric Byways must have sufficient charging infrastructure in place for electric vehicle travelers to complete a journey along the byway. The specific requirements for recognition as a Colorado Electric Byway are:
- dual-port DC fast charging stations located at least every 100 miles within the start and terminus of the byway
- when byways are less than 100 miles, a dual-port DC fast charging station must be available within 15 miles of the start or terminus of the byway
- attracting niche audiences to your destination that are already interested in reducing their travel impact
- keeping Colorado’s natural areas and tourism attractions clean
- inspiring electric vehicles travelers to stay longer and spend more money while they charge
The Colorado Tourism Office has partnered with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Energy Office to assist communities along the 26 Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways to install charging infrastructure. Review the resources in the sections below to learn more.
As of August 2022, the Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission has recognized 10 of the 26 byways as Colorado Electric Byways.
Please see the list of recognized Colorado Electric Byways below:
- Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (High-Clearance + 4WD vehicle required)
- Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway
- Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
- Flat Tops Scenic Byway
- Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
- Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
- Silver Thread Scenic Byway
- Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
- Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway
From: https://oedit.colorado.gov/electric-byways-tourism-toolkit