A two-phase study of Colorado DOT’s 27 agency-maintained rest areas seeks to identify how these facilities can complement existing privately owned facilities and ensure that travelers have amenities within a reasonable distance as they travel across the state. The Phase I report documents the study methodology and establishes a baseline for management decisions. The follow-up Phase II report will present specific recommendations.
Read the research report: Statewide Rest Area Study—Phase I Report, Inventory and Assessment, September 2018.