October 27, 2025
October 2025 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Newsletter
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Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Newsletter
Collaborating for Equitable Transportation Options to Empower People of All Ages and Abilities Monthly Newsletter
IN THE KNOW:
MAC Update
Organizational Updates:
For the month of October Mobility for All held the 2025 Mobility Heroes Campaign Winners. For more information on the awards ceremony and photos of the event, please visit this press release: Celebration of Mobility Heroes and Public Transportation Advocates Who Help Advance Transportation Equity in Boulder County.
Visit and follow our social media accounts to learn more about the winners and their stories. Instagram, Facebook, X
Food was provided by Danny's Tacos in Longmont
Next MAC Meeting:
Wednesday, November 19th, 1 - 2:20 p.m. (Register in Advance)
Contact mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov to join the MAC Email List.
Please share updates to be included in the next MAC meeting or newsletter
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
It's that time of the year again to commemorate Ruby's historic steps. Students will continue the conversation and take part in their own forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying. To celebrate this special day, Mobility for All will be holding a walk and talk discussion with kids and teens to learn about Ruby Bridges, transportation, and social justice.
Location: Downtown Boulder Public Library
Date: Friday November 14th
Message fmosquedayanez@bouldercounty.gov for more information and registration.
Provide your input to help make transit better in Boulder County!
Linking Boulder County is a vision and action plan to make public transit easier and more useful for people who live, work, and visit Boulder County. Transit includes buses operated by RTD, shuttles to parks and mountains, and shared vehicles like Ride Free Lafayette and paratransit. This plan is the first time Boulder County has set a countywide vision for transit, and it’s an important opportunity to better serve our community.
We invite you to give feedback via our online survey, a virtual open house, or at a pop-up event in the community:
Transit needs survey: Open October 15 through November 20
Virtual open house: Wednesday, November 6, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Register here for the virtual open house.
Pop-up events: Check our website to see where we’ll be popping up around the county in October and November.
This phase of outreach will help inform the plan’s vision and goals and deepen our team’s understanding of transit challenges and opportunities. Please share the meeting and survey information with the people you serve and your networks and follow the project at: https://boco.org/LinkingBoulderCounty.
Via Mobility Services is Now Fare Free
As of September 1, 2025, all rides with Via Mobility Services are free within their service area. This change removes a financial burden for many riders, more than 70 percent of whom live on less than $30,000 a year.
Learn more about Via Mobility Services
Boulder County Works to Address Budget Shortfall
Boulder County is addressing a projected $30–$40 million budget shortfall over the next three years. To reduce costs, around 90 positions will be eliminated in 2026, including 31 current jobs. Vacant roles and some programs will also be cut.
Community members can learn more and share feedback at boco.org/Budget.
GET INVOLVED:
World Day of Rememberance
Join the city of Longmont's Vision Zero team for a meaningful evening as they come together to honor those who have lost their lives or been deeply impacted by traffic crashes.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is a world-wide event to honor people who have lost their lives or been hurt in traffic crashes. This event will be a safe space to remember those lives, support those affected, and call for changes to make our roads safer.
📆 November 5th 6.pm.
🗺️ 400 Quail Road Longmont CO 80501
October is your month to move!
Go-Tober is well under way. Join the Go-Tober Challenge with Way to Go and rethink your commute this October! Try biking, walking, carpooling, or taking transit instead of driving solo. Track your trips, compete with others, and win prizes—all while helping reduce traffic and improve air quality.
Here's a quick update from Boulder County's participation in the challenge for the first week:
25 trips - 125.5 miles97.2 lbs CO₂ reduced with $64 saved
Mode split of non-solo car trips: 60% biking, 40% transit
STAY INFORMED:
News Articles:
Boulder County Seeks Input on its Transit Plan, KGNU
Are Speed Limits on the Rise? As States OK 80 mph on Highways, Cities Say 20 is Plenty, USA Today
Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Rise in Colorado: State Patrol Says Distracted Driving to Blame, CPR News
Boulder Council Moves Forward a Fee to Fund Transportation Management Projects, Daily Camera
Podcasts:
Make the System Better: Safety Leadership Training and D.C. Insider on Disability Supports, School Transportation Nation
Teamwork and Innovation: Alabama Top Transportation Team and Exclusive Zonar Interview, School Transportation Nation
Cowboy Stuff: NC Bus Operation and Garage Stars Weather Hurricane Helene, School Transportation Nation
Exclusive Intel on Shutdowns, Safety, and AI, Transit Unplugged
Driving the Future of Transit: CEO Roundtable, Transit Unplugged
7.5M Daily riders for a population of 5M? Winston Toh on Singapore's Miraculous Transit Model, Transit Unplugged
Webinars and Trainings:
Improving Road User Safety in the School Zone and Beyond, hosted by Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center on October 21, 11 a.m.
Safe Routes to School Summit 2025, hosted by Safe Routes Partnership on October 28 - 30, 10 a.m.
E-Bike Safety Approaches that Work!, hosted by Safe Routes Partnership on November 6 2p.m. - 3 p.m.
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities:
Denver: RTD Bus Operator
City of Longmont: Transportation Planner - Vision Zero
City of Longmont: Communications and Marketing Specialist
City of Boulder: Civil Engineering Principal Project Manager (Multimodal Engineer)
Learn about mobility options and resources in our region:
Boulder County: Mobility for All Options
Denver Metro Region: DRMAC Getting There Guide
Northern Colorado Region: RideNoCo
Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections Transportation Options
Commuting Solutions Options
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 23: 4th Thursday Older Adult Boulder Walks
Thursday, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 767 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302
October 25: Lafayette Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Along North Harrison Street between East Simpson and East Geneseo Lafayette, CO 80026
October 25: Niwot's Great Pumpkin Party
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
November 6: Boulder County Transit Plan Virtual Open House
Thursday 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Connect with Mobility for All!
mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov
720-564-2218
Boulder County Mobility and Access Coalition's Vision is an equitable transportation network that empowers people of all ages and abilities to move in and beyond the Boulder County community.