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Mobility & Access Coalition meetings are virtual, 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Meeting Summary

Thank you to those who attended the MAC meeting this April! It was so great to see some of you in person!

• Welcome & Introductions
• DRMAC LCC Awards Luncheon Acknowledgements: Katrina Harms and Lisa Bitzer, Collaborative Project – Mountain Rides. Longstanding MAC Members: Lisa Bitzer, Angel Bond, Elaine Erb, Lindsay Neville, and Megan Kaliczak.
• 2024 MAC Work Plan Updates and Strategies: Community Services and Mobility; Travel Training; Driver Services; Youth Mobility; Access-a-Ride Certification Center; Volunteer Drivers; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Conclusion

All of our virtual MAC meetings are posted to M4A's YouTube Channel!

Next MAC Meeting:

• Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Virtual Meeting

MAC Meetings

• 3rd Tuesday of Month from 1:00-2:30pm (Register in Advance)

To Join the Mobility and Access Coalition Email List, Contact: mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov

April 24: MAC & P2P Mountain Mobility Working Group

April 25: Transportation Solutions seminar: The Road Ahead

April 27: Divergent Disco

May 1: Resource Fair at Skyline High School

May 4: Denver Backyard Bikepack

May 4-5: Cinco de Mayo Festival in Civic Park Denver

May 7-10: CASTA Conference

May 8: Civic Center EATS

May 12: Indian Festival in Denver

May 13-17: 15th Annual Boulder Start Up Week

May 17: Crank it Forward 2024

May 17-19: KlezKolorado Festival

Check out the M4A calendar for more events and meetings each month!

It is Boulder County policy to make county programs, meetings, activities, and services accessible to individuals with disabilities, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special assistance, contact the ADA Coordinator at 303-441-3525 at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

RTD Announces Transit Assistance Grant Recipients

RTD will provide $1 million worth of grant funding to 181 qualifying nonprofit and community social service organizations or governmental entities as part of the agency’s inaugural Transit Assistance Grant (TAG) program. Grant awards range from $250 to $50,000 worth of fare media per selected organization and will be distributed in the form of 10-ride ticket books which TAG recipients must distribute to their clients or constituents at no cost. To read the full article click here.

ICYMI: M4A Outreach Highlight

On Saturday, March 23rd, Mobility for All and Community Cycles teamed up in Louisville to host a Kid's Bike Giveaway. Nothing is more heartwarming than seeing the smiles of delight on kids' faces as they ride around on their new bikes! 27 children in our BCHA communities were given bikes and helmets.

Over the next year, Mobility for All is partnering with Community Cycles, Bicycle Colorado, and BVSD to connect Lafayette Elementary School families with bicycles, safe riding education, and practice rides as part of the Multigenerational Bike Access and Education project funded by CDOT's Safe Routes to School.

Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting our Planet!

For Earth Day 2024, the focus is on plastic reductions. The average American uses and throws away 110 pounds of plastic each year. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our waste and harm to the environment. Cultivate awareness of your personal habits, buy local and organic when possible, use cold water when doing laundry, and vote for environmentally conscious policies. Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about plastics and their effects on our environment.

Transit App Workshop at the CPWD in Longmont

On Thursday, May 16th at 11:30am, Mobility for All will be hosting their second in a series of seven workshops at the Longmont Center for People with Disabilities. This workshop will teach attendees how to use the Transit App and include a presentation about the app, an opportunity for Q&A, and one-on-one support. Lunch will be provided. Register here or call 720-564-2218

Webinars & Trainings:

• NTSB Webinar Series: Communicating and Connecting Safety Messages to Underserved Communities, hosted by the National Transportation Safety Board
• Introducing the Tribal Sections of the Transit Manager's Toolkit Webinar, hosted by the National Rural Transit Assistance Program on May 7th, 2024 at 12:00pm
• Equity in Road Safety Webinar Series, hosted by FWHA on March 27th, May 22nd, July 24th at 11:00am

Grant Opportunities:

• Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant, deadline May 6th
• Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Grant Program, deadline June 17th
• Colorado SIPA Grant Program, opening May 1st
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, deadlines depend on type of grant (April 4th, May 16th, Aug 29th)

Job & Volunteer Opportunities:

• Membership Coordinator for KGNU
• Division Assistant for DRCOG

M4A has created a landing page for driving and volunteer opportunities. Check out the opportunities today! If you have jobs you wish to see featured, email mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov

Podcasts & Audio Content

• Adopt and Adapt: National Perspectives on Clean School Bus Choices, School Transportation Nation
• An Innovative Approach to Safety, ITE Talks Transportation
• The Future of Car Sharing in Emerging Markets, The Future of Ground Transportation

News Articles

• Why Colorado Should Pass SB24-065 To Reduce Distracted Driving, Bicycle Colorado

• Women Really Need to Talk About Taking Back Our Streets in Portland and Beyond, Momentum Magazine
• Making the Climb to Build Community, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections

• Cyclists and Colorado Department of Transportation Push for Replacing Bridges and Safety Changes Along Interstate 25 in Denver, CBS Colorado

Learn about mobility options and resources in our region:

• Boulder County: Mobility for All Options
• Boulder County Youth Transportation Options English | Español
• Denver Metro Region: DRMAC Getting There Guide
• Northern Colorado Region: RideNoCo
• Boulder Transportation Connections Transportation Options
• Commuting Solutions Options

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.

720-564-2218

mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov