December 2023 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter

Mobility & Access Coalition meetings are virtual, 2nd Monday of the 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 Fare Changes in the New Year!

Friendly reminder that early 2024 will see lower, simpler and more accessible fares for RTD's bus and rail systems. We will see: An increased discount for LiVE Income-Based Fare Discount Program customers A further reduced Monthly Pass price for all customers enrolled in Discount programs A single-price fare to anywhere in the system for all customers enrolled in Discount programs AND MORE! Read more on RTD's Fare Equity Study here

ICYMI: M4A Outreach Highlight

Last month, Mobility for All was invited to join the Tamale Fair in Longmont where we danced, enjoyed tamales, and shared some amazing resources with youth and families! Thank you to the Latino Chamber of Commerce for inviting us!

Nederland Wants Your Input on their Multimodal Transportation Plan! The goal of the MTP is to reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance walking, rolling, biking, driving and transit in Nederland. Share your experiences and feedback by heading to this interactive survey. If you’d prefer to talk through your thoughts on the matter with Town staff, please contact Britt DeMinck, Community Planner, at 352-617-8861

Get involved with IntelliRide Transdev! Transdev is looking for assistance in identifying ways to improve the quality and accessibility of Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation services, strengthen the communication between Transdev and the community, and provide opportunities for community feedback. Visit the Transportation Community Board for details on how to email Transdev to volunteer for the board Applications are due by January 31

Participate in Estes Park's Transportation Plan and Transit Development Plan Town of Estes Park has developed a bilingual mapping tool and survey. Residents and visitors should provide input on the current transportation system and share their ideas for improvement, when and where it works for them. Input accepted until mid-January.

Webinars & Trainings: Send us webinars & trainings to hi 2024! Grant Opportunities: Crime Prevention through Safe Streets Grant Program Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Grants Job & Volunteer Opportunities: M4A has created a landing page for driving and volunteer opportunities. Check out the opportunities today!

Podcasts & Audio Content

• Getting around your community is a right not a privilege, NPR

• Beyond Turnstiles: Seeking Justice in Transit, Not Just Fares, Arrested Mobility

• The Intersection between transit and housing, Colorado Matters

News Articles

• RTD’s EcoPass program: A ‘powerful’ tool to shift away from cars, yet participation in Boulder drops, Boulder Reporting Lab

• After failed land use bill, Gov. Polis aims to link climate, housing and transit — and tie state funding to RTD overhaul, CPR

• Free rides reduced driving, RTD report says. But quest to reduce transportation pollution faces a long road, CPR

• Public Transport for All: How to Unlock Climate & Development Benefits from Sustainable Mobility, CleanTechnica

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.