Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Electric vehicles are plugged into the charging stations at Schryver Park.

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has developed a draft study to assess existing electric vehicle charging assets within its Metropolitan Planning Organization and Council of Governments boundaries and provide resources for local entities that may pursue EV charging projects in the future.

This study does not detail specific infrastructure projects and is not intended to be proscriptive; instead, this effort is intended to assist those member jurisdictions or local entities that voluntarily decide to seek EV grants.

The draft document is available for public comment through Sept. 13, 2022, at www.ppacg.org/ppacg-transportation-electrification-study.

All comments received will be made available on the PPACG website after the public comment period ends. Staff and the PPACG Board of Directors will use the comments during the approval process.

Manitou Springs is one of the PPACG member municipalities and has several charging stations.