(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Colorado Springs City Council voted to refer the the renewal of the 2C Road Improvement Program to voters in November.

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. It was first approved by voters in November 2015 and renewed in 2019. The current authorization sunsets in December 2025. 

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. According to the City, since the 2C program started in 2016, the number of roads in “good” condition has nearly doubled and the number of citizen pothole complaints has gone down by more 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.” 

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. 

The City said 2C has allowed the repaving of more than 1,600 lane miles, the installation of more than 9,400 new and retrofitted pedestrian ramps, and the replacement of almost 306 miles of curb and gutter and 3.6 million square feet of sidewalk.