HomeMy WebLinkAboutNWCCOG EV Charging LOS 8.2024.docxThe Honorable Pete Buttigieg August 26,2024
Secretary
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE,
Washington,DC 20590
RE:Pitkin County supports the Northwest Colorado Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network
project
Dear Secretary Buttigieg,
On behalf of Pitkin County,we write to express our strong support for the Northwest Colorado Rural Electric
Vehicle Charging Network project.With US Department of Transportation Charging &Fueling Infrastructure
grant funds,the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG)will deploy electric vehicle (EV)
charging infrastructure along four Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs)across seven rural counties in Northwest
Colorado.This collective effort will facilitate the expansion of EV charging infrastructure that is necessary for
enabling EV adoption for residents,visitors,commuters,and freight traveling within our rural Rocky Mountain
region.
Pitkin County is pleased to participate as a core partner in the Northwest Colorado Rural Electric Vehicle
Charging Network project.Pitkin County supports efforts to expand EV charging along State Highway 82
through the County to access the communities of Aspen and Snowmass Village because our residents and
employees are interested in adopting EVs but remain hesitant due to the lack of adequate charging infrastructure,
long commuting times,and cold temperatures in our region.In addition,we wish to encourage EV use for
visitors to our world class ski resorts and outdoor recreation,and to encourage EV drivers to leave their vehicles
at our regional park &ride lot and switch to public transit for travel within Aspen and Pitkin County.
Pitkin County is prepared to coordinate with NWCCOG and the competitively selected charge point operator for
the project throughout the installation,operation,and maintenance of the new charging infrastructure.Please
give NWCCOG’s proposal for US DOT Charging &Fueling Infrastructure grant funds the highest consideration
for funding.
Sincerely,
Greg Poschman,Chair
Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
530 E.Main Street Aspen,CO 81611 970-920-5200