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CDOT is hosting a public open house to talk about where a future West Metro station could go.

📍 Arvada High School
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

This is part of the process to figure out if and where Arvada could get a stop on the new Mountain Rail line.

🗺️ What this project actually is

The Mountain Rail program is a statewide plan to run passenger trains from Denver into the mountains using existing rail lines.

Think:

• Denver ➝ Winter Park ➝ Fraser ➝ Granby

• Potential future expansion all the way to Steamboat Springs

Instead of building brand-new tracks, the plan is to reuse existing corridors that used to carry more freight traffic.

📍 Why Arvada is in the conversation

CDOT is studying possible “West Metro” station locations, and Arvada is right in the mix.

Nothing is finalized yet. They’re weighing:

• Access to existing rail lines

• Parking and transit connections

• Community input (this part actually matters here)

That’s why this open house is happening now.

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🏔️ Why people are paying attention

If this moves forward, it could mean:

• Skipping the I-70 traffic for ski days

• Easier weekend trips to the mountains

• More transit options without heading into downtown Denver

There’s also a bigger picture. Rail access tends to bring development with it, from housing to local businesses.

💬 What happens next

CDOT is still in the planning phase. They’re collecting feedback, studying locations, and working through logistics before anything gets built.

So this isn’t a done deal yet. But it’s one of those rare chances where locals can actually help shape what gets built.

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