February 2024 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter

Mobility & Access Coalition meetings are virtual, 3rd Tuesday 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.

There’s a New Colorado CarShare Vehicle in Nederland!

The Board of Trustees and Sustainability Advisory Board of the Town of Nederland are thrilled to announce a partnership with Colorado CarShare to introduce a community vehicle initiative as part of the 2024 budget. This innovative collaboration reflects the Town’s commitment to sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The centerpiece of this initiative is the introduction of a shared electric vehicle, which will be available for reservation starting February 14th. See the full article here.

ICYMI: M4A Outreach Highlight

On February 5th, M4A Ambassadors Adriana and Jenn and Team members Jessica and Melissa led an RTD MyRide workshop at 30Pearl Apartments in Boulder. M4A conducts workshops like these throughout the year. These workshops are designed to help/teach people how to use and get comfortable with the mobile app used for the RTD bus system.

Mobility for All is hosting a Bike Trains Webinar on Monday, March 11th from 11:00-11:30am. This webinar will introduce attendees to what Bike Trains are, how to start one, along with tips, insights, and resources to support a Bike Train. Lastly, we'll discuss the upcoming Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day and how best to prepare! Register on Zoom

Give your Input on Zero Fare for Youth! Give us your thoughts and feedback on RTD's Zero Fare for Youth for a chance to win one of twenty $25 King Soopers gift cards! Take the Survey here

Take this Microtransit Quiz to Test your Transit IQ! Innovative cities like Austin, Birmingham, and Columbus have harnessed the power of microtransit for 5+ years. Their success proves what we already knew: microtransit is here to stay. But what do you really know about this growing transit mode? We created a quiz to test your knowledge and debunk some of the myths still out there. Test your transit IQ.

Webinars & Trainings: 3/6, 1:00 PM RTD LiVE Program Expansion Webinar, Overview of changes to the program, updates to the application process, and Q&A Session. 3/25, 4/26, 5/30 & 6/18 DOT Climate Change Center 2024 Webinar Series Creating Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in the Transportation Workforce 2/29, 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM EST Black History Month 2024: A Spotlight on Transportation Safety in the Black Community Grant Opportunities: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, FY24 NOFO now open, deadlines depend on type of grant (April 4th, May 16th, Aug 29th) Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, deadline April 25th Job & Volunteer Opportunities: Civil Rights Outreach Specialist, RTD Transit Program Manager, Boulder County Transportation Planning 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

• The Future of Transportation Has Arrived With Your Pad Thai, The War on Cars Podcast

• Crash Data and an Aging Population Raise an Issue: How old is too old to drive?, Thinking Transportation: Engaging Conversations about Transportation Innovations Podcast

• Episode 470: Annual-Prediction-Show-with-Yonah-Freemark, Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

• Monica Garrison of Black Girls Do Bike , Spokesman Cycling Podcast

News Articles

• My Mother Got on a Bike. It Changed Her Life., The New York Times

• Life is a Highway but These Neighbors Hope for a New Bus Route to Drive it, Rocky Mountain PBS

• Longmont Transportation Mobility Plan, Engage Longmont

• The school bus is disappearing. Welcome to the era of the school pickup line,

  The Washington Post

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.