CO SB032

Authorizes public highway authorities created under Colorado law to petition for hazardous materials route designations on highways they maintain, with approval from the authority's board of directors.

Authorizes governmental entities in public-private partnerships to petition for hazardous materials route designations on highways, roads, or streets they maintain, with approval from the entity's governing body.

Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study assessing the feasibility of allowing hazardous materials transportation through the Eisenhower-Edwin C. Johnson Memorial Tunnel, with a completion deadline of December 1, 2020.

Mandates the study analyze multiple limited-transportation options including eastbound versus westbound restrictions, day and time limitations, and different requirements for gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas.

Study section repeals effective July 1, 2021; requires consultation with Summit County, Clear Creek County, local towns, fire authorities, fuel distributors, motor carriers, and ski industry representatives.