Colorado Springs City Council voted today to refer a renewal of the 2C Road Improvement Program to the November ballot. 2C is a voter-approved sales tax, serving as the main source for rebuilding and improving the condition of the City’s existing roadway infrastructure. Without raising taxes, the ballot measure would renew a 0.57% sales tax, or 5.7 cents on each $10 purchase, for 10 years starting in 2026.
Since the 2C program started in 2016, the number of our roads in “good” condition has nearly doubled and the number of citizen pothole complaints have gone down by than 34%.
“I am grateful to City Council for supporting the 2C road improvement ballot initiative and I am confident that our residents will see the value in renewing this important program” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. "The renewal of the 2C Road Improvement Program moves us closer to achieving our long-term strategic priority of investing in our public infrastructure to take care of what we have. Without raising taxes, by continuing this investment in our roads, we are ensuring safer, smoother travel and supporting the long-term economic growth of Colorado Springs. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and thriving community.”
2C has allowed the City to repave more than 1,600 lane miles, install more than 9,400 new and retrofitted pedestrian ramps, and replace almost 306 miles of curb and gutter and 3.6 million square feet of sidewalk.
Voters approved the first 2C program in November 2015 and renewed it in 2019. The current authorization sunsets in December 2025.
More information on the 2C program can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/2C.
A list of the roads that are expected to be repaved between 2026 to 2035 under the 2C renewal can be found here. The official ballot language can be found here.