Coloradans Can Now Vote on Front Range Passenger Rail Service Name

Public vote comes ahead of anticipated sales tax hike vote to fund the long-awaited intercity line.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail District is inviting the public to vote on the planned service's name, ahead of an anticipated vote in November to fund the long-awaited intercity line that will connect communities across the Front Range.

Why it matters

The new passenger rail service aims to increase transportation options, reduce traffic and pollution, and save Coloradans time and money. Allowing the public to vote on the name engages the community and builds excitement for the upcoming service.

The details

The rail district, made up of all or part of 13 counties along the Interstate 25 corridor, was created in 2021 to oversee the planning, construction and operation of the passenger line. The district's preferred route envisions nine stops between Fort Collins and Pueblo, including Denver and Colorado Springs, with potential future extensions. The four finalists for the new service's name are Colorado Connector ('CoCo'), Colorado Ranger, Front Range Express Destinations ('FRED'), and RangeLink. The public vote will be weighed along with other input in the final decision.

  • The public vote is open until March 23, 2026.
  • The district plans to aim for a 2026 ballot measure to fund the service through a sales tax increase.

The players

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado, who stated the new passenger rail service will connect communities, increase transportation options, reduce traffic and pollution, and save Coloradans time and money.

Sal Pace

The general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District, who told lawmakers the district would 'aim for a 2026 ballot measure' to fund the planned service through a sales tax increase.

Front Range Passenger Rail District

The 17-member board overseeing the planning, construction and operation of the new passenger rail service connecting communities along the Front Range.

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What they’re saying

“Front Range Passenger Rail will connect communities across the Front Range, increase transportation options for Coloradans and visitors, reduce traffic and pollution, and save us time and money.”

— Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado (Colorado Newsline)

What’s next

The Front Range Passenger Rail District plans to hold town hall events in Denver on March 19 and in Colorado Springs on March 26 to gather public input on the proposed service.

The takeaway

By allowing the public to vote on the name of the new Front Range Passenger Rail service, the district is engaging the community and building excitement for the upcoming transportation option that aims to reduce traffic, pollution, and commute times for Coloradans.