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💰 City Council Approves $15M Peña Blvd Study

Despite opposition from some council members, the city approved a $15 million study to investigate ways to improve Peña Boulevard, including the controversial idea of widening the road. Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Shontel Lewis voted against the study because of concerns over environmental impacts from widening the route and not prioritizing public transit options. [Denverite]

🚌 BRT to Get $100M Investment

Money generated from fees on Uber and Lyft will help fund a $100 million investment in Bus Rapid Transit in Denver and the north Front Range through 2032. Though the fee revenue will help, transportation officials are concerned that the Trump administration could cut future funding, so some projects are looking to redesign to cut costs. [CPR]

🗳️ Democrats’ New TABOR Repeal Effort

A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to initiate a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). The lawsuit is part of a broader effort to change the state’s tax policy and reclassify highway funding to free up tax money that is currently limited by TABOR caps. [Denver Post 🔒]

🍽️ Six Colorado Restaurants Named as James Beard Finalists

Four of the six Colorado finalists for James Beard awards are located in the metro area, among them Alma Fonda Fina in Highland, which is up for Best New Restaurant and the Yacht Club in Cole which is in the running for for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. [Westword]

• 🔪Get to know the chef: We caught up with Johnny Curiel last year, just after Alma Fonda Fina was awarded a Michelin Star.