January 27, 2025
Jan 2025 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter
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MAC Updates
Thank you so much to all those who attended our MAC meeting this January! We appreciate your involvement!
- Feb. 4th: DRMAC Member Meeting (DRMAC 2025 Schedule)
- Feb. 14th: Winter Bike to Work Day, Elaine Erb
- Feb. 25th: Joint Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties Coordinating Council In-Person Meeting from 1:00-3:30pm at the Berthoud Town Hall (807 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513)
- 2025 Boulder County Mobility Hero Nomination Survey, Jessica Villena Sanchez
- Mountain Rides Updated Schedule, Bob Gray
- Boulder Canyon Extra Update, Nick Aguilera
- Downtown Boulder Station Expansion, Sydney
- RTD Transit Assistance Grant, Theresa Rinker's team
- RTD Civil Rights Title VI Program Update, Language Access Survey, Accessibility Survey, Lorena Gonzalez
- RIDE Longmont, Kalie Fallon
Recording of the meeting can be viewed here.
Next MAC meeting - Housing and Transporation Panel Discussion!
- Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:20pm, Virtual Meeting on Zoom
- Please fill out this form with updates to be included in the next MAC meeting or future newsletters
2025 MAC Meetings
To Join the Mobility and Access Coalition Email List, Contact: mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov
Jan 28: Mountain Mobility Working Group
Jan 31: Colorado Stoked Spoke Series
Feb. 4: DRMAC Member Meeting
Feb. 5: Coffee for a Cause at the OUR Center
Feb. 9: Longmont Winter Bike to Work Day
Feb. 11: Winter Bike to Work Day Happy Hour at Full Cycle
Feb. 14: Winter Bike to Work Day
Feb 22: Modes of Travel MOC Show
Feb 26: Mountain Mobility Working Group
Feb. 26: Drive Clean Summit and Expo
March 4: DRMAC Regional Coordinating Council
March 6: Transportation Project Fair in Fort Collins
March 13: Connect Boulder Spring Meeting
March 26: Gabbing with Gabe and Gisa at the CPWD
April 29: Annual Colorado Transportation Symposium
May 6-9: CASTA Spring Training Conference
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.
RIDE Longmont Takes Off!
RIDE Longmont offers cheap and reliable rides around Longmont. Each ride costs just $2 per trip and $1 for students, seniors, and those with disabilities. The service is super easy to use and is available to everyone, though those younger than 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Request a ride through the RIDE Longmont app or by calling 970-538-9097 (which can accommodate most language preferences). Service anywhere within Longmont is offered Mon. - Sat., 6 am - 8pm and Sun., 9 am - 5 pm. There is also service to and from the new mobility hub at I-25/CO 119. Learn more about this amazing new service in this Daily Camera article and on the City of Longmont webpage here.
Mountain Rides Service Change
Starting February 1, Mountain Rides will operate with regular service on Wednesday and Thursday, providing transportation between Ward, Nederland, and Rollinsville. Service will no longer be offered on Mondays due to funding limitations. Passengers are encouraged to check for any updates regarding potential weather-related adjustments on Wednesday and Thursday.
Construction has Started on CO 119!
Construction has started on the CO 119/Diagonal Highway Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project! Project teams from CDOT, Boulder County, and the City of Boulder are coordinating to limit travel disruptions and delays as much as possible while ensuring safety for construction workers and travelers. Sign up for CO 119/Diagonal Highway construction email updates and view this interactive map to see how the 9-mile-long project will look when completed!
M4A Highlight
On Friday, Dec. 13th, 2024, roughly 35 guests attended the Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon celebration. The fun and memorable event included tamales, sautéed jalapenos which were dangerously confused for green peppers, a photo booth, a tattooing station, and an award ceremony honoring drivers, safety professionals, volunteers, and ambassadors. We are grateful to these amazing mobility heroes for going above and beyond to make a difference in the world of mobility in Boulder County.
Join the fun on Winter Bike to Work Day!
What’s better than a warm breakfast burrito and cup of coffee on a Friday morning in February? Getting them for FREE by riding your bike! Register to ride on Winter Bike to Work Day, Valentine’s Day, February 14th - and share the love with your colleagues and friends! Stop by the Boulder Chamber breakfast station on 2440 Pearl Street, between 7 and 9 am.
Help RTD Shape Accessible Transit Services!
Take the RTD Accessibility Survey! RTD is committed to creating a transportation system that works for all people, regardless of their ability level. Your voice is essential in helping ensure that RTD services meet the needs of all customers including seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone who may require additional assistance or support. Please take a few minutes to share your experiences, challenges, and make suggestions for improvements! Accessibility Survey Hub | RTD-Denver
News Articles:
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Changing Focus: Mobility Hub Design Centered on Women and Caregivers, Shared-Use Mobility Center MLC
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Realizing Colorado’s 2035 Transportation Vision: Reducing dependence on driving, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
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How Could Future Autonomous Transportation be Accessible to Everyone?, Purdue University
- Lake Mead's Illegal Road Network is Growing, High Country News
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My firsthand experience with the unique barriers to voting that face Indigenous Arizonans, AZMirror
Podcasts and Audio Content:
- The Safe System Approach and Putting Vision Zero into Action, The Mobility Podcast
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A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism, NPR
- How Cars Change Us with Tara Goddard, The War on Cars Podcast
- Mindful Anti-Racism with Faitth Brooks, The Diversity Gap Podcast
- Take a breath - Cutting air pollution through sustainable mobility, Moving Beyond Podcast
Webinars and Trainings:
- Introducing the Community Conversation on Transportation Equity Toolkit, hosted by NADTC on Jan. 28th at 12:00pm
- There's a New Partner in Town! How Public Libraries are Advancing Safe Routes Advocacy, Funding, and Programming, hosted by the Safe Routes Partnership on Feb. 6th at 12:00pm
- What's New in the ADA Toolkit?, hosted by the National RTAP on Feb. 6th at 1:00pm
- Meaningful Public Involvement Training, hosted by USDOT on Feb.18th at 12:00p.m.
- US DOT Climate Change Center 2025 Webinar Series, hosted by USDOT. Next webinar: "The New Behavioral Science of Mode Choice" on Feb. 26th at 12:00pm
Grant Opportunities:
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Transit Assistance Grant Program, applications due Jan. 31, 2025
- Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant, applications due Feb. 24, 2025
- NAAPME "Community Clean Transportation Assistance" Grant Funding Program, application due Feb. 25, 2025
- Community Impact Grant, applications due March 1, 2025
Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities:
- Transportation Infrastructure Manager, City of Boulder
- Senior Transportation Travel Modeler, DRCOG
- Area Agency on Aging Volunteer, DRCOG
- Volunteer Naturalist, Boulder County
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 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.
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