Pueblo’s current and former congressional representatives are aligned in their disapproval of federal funding for a passenger rail project linking the Steel City to Fort Collins.
Rep. Lauren Boebert , who now represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, called for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discontinue federal funds for the Front Range Passenger Rail project until it is reviewed for “potential misuse of federal taxpayer dollars” in an April 7 letter .
“While enhancing transportation options may be worthy, several factors warrant a thorough evaluation, including the fact that the project costs of the FRPR have escalated substantially, with estimates reaching over $14 billion,” Boebert’s letter reads. “It is crucial to ensure that any federal investment in this project is justified by sturdy financial analyses demonstrating long-term viability and value for taxpayers.”…