November 25, 2024
Nov-Dec 2024 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter
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Meeting Agenda
Thank you so much to all those who attended our MAC meeting this November! We appreciate your involvement.
Welcome
Organizational Updates:
- MAC Co-Chairs, Adriana Torres & Elaine Erb
- Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon, December 13th, RSVP using this link
- DRMAC 2025 Schedule
- RTD Access-a-Ride Passenger Advisory Committee Update. Apply online to join APAC.
- Rescheduled Joint Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties Coordinating Council In-Person Meeting for Feb. 25th
Yearly Round Up:
- Mobility for All Program Review
2025 Agenda Discussion:
- Day and Time of MAC Meeting
- 2025 Q1 Agendas:
- Jan 22 - What are Coordinating Council and Human Services Transportation? and Boulder County Vision Zero Action Plan Update
- Feb 19 - Housing and Transportation Panel Discussion
- Mar 19- In Person Racial Equity Workshop
- Other In-Person MAC Meetings: Train the Trainer Travel Training, Mobility Heroes Ceremony in 2025
- Brainstorm Panel Discussions and Presentations
Conclusion:
Next MAC Meeting:
- Friday, Dec. 13th, 2024, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, In-Person for the Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon at Southeast Boulder County Community Hub (1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026) Click here to RVSP
2025 MAC Meetings
- 3rd Wednesday of Month from 1:00-2:30pm (Register in Advance)- Exception: In January we will meet on the 4th Wednesday!
To Join the Mobility and Access Coalition Email List, Contact: mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov
Nov 20 - Jan 12: Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light
Nov 22 - Dec 23: Denver Christkindlmarket
Nov 24 - Dec: Light up the Holidays in Downtown Boulder
Nov. 30: Niwot's Annual Holiday Parade
Dec. 4: CDOT 2024 Small Business Winter Social
Dec 7: Denver Parade of Lights
Dec 7: Somos Indigenas/We are Indigenous concert
Dec. 7 & 14: Niwot Holiday Market
Dec. 7 & 14: Community Cycles Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway
Dec. 8: Lavendar Gala celebrating Rainbow Elders
Dec. 12: Northwest ETC Community Transportation Network in Denver
Dec. 13: Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon
Dec 13: Longmont Lights Festival
Dec 14: Cafecito y Conchas for BIPOC women
Dec. 14: Winter Festival in Superior
Dec. 21: Queermas in Denver
Jan. 3, 4, 5: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – in Concert
Jan 11 - 26: National Western Stock Show
Jan 20: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Denver "Marade"
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 Paratransit Service Changes
RTD launched a communication plan to engage registered paratransit customers through in-person and virtual feedback meetings, as well as surveys. In November, staff will present customer feedback, policy recommendations, and operational changes to the RTD Board. A second round of feedback meetings will be held in November and December to gather input on these proposed changes. The Board will decide on the changes in February 2025, and approved adjustments will be implemented in May 2025.
M4A Highlight
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is celebrated on November 14th to honor Ruby Bridges’ courageous act of being the first African American child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans in 1960. On this day, Mobility for All hosted a Ruby Bridges Walk & Talk event at the Lafayette Wow! Children’s Museum. We had a great turnout with the children getting a Ruby Bridges book reading followed by a walk and talk about what it means to be a hero.
Sustainable Ski Transportation
Eldora is now implementing $10 parking fees on weekends, so the NB is looking even more attractive! The NB provides convenient, daily service to Eldora throughout the ski season. The bus's luggage bays that can easily accommodate your ski and snowboard equipment just make sure it's stored in a ski bag to protect your gear. Click here to view the NB schedule.
Another great option to get to the mountains and skip the stress of driving is the Snowtang. It will take you from the Denver Metro Area to ski resorts, such as Breckenridge, Loveland, and Copper, and back. This route runs seasonally from December 14 through May 4. Tickets coming soon on the Snowtang website!
Join us for our Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon!
Join us on Friday, Dec. 13th at 12pm for a cozy winter luncheon celebrating the unsung heroes of mobility and transportation! The celebration will take place at the Boulder County Southeast County Community Hub (1755 South Public Road Lafayette, CO). We are excited to commemorate the community's favorite mobility heroes! Click here to RSVP and check out our social media and Mobility Hero Campaign videos in English and in Spanish to get a sneak peak of the VIP attendees!
Donate to help kids get a bike this holiday!
This year marks Community Cycles 18th annual Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway! Every December Community Cycles distributes 300+ bikes and helmets to low-income kids, seeking equitable access to bicycles throughout our community. There are many ways to give and support this event: Donate an overgrown or unused kid bike, make a monetary donation, or volunteer for the Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway on Sat. Dec. 7th and Sat. Dec. 14th. Help make the dream of getting a bike come true for kids and families this holiday!
Put your Transportation Organization on the Map!
The Community Transportation Map is a record of FTA funded transportation agencies across the nation. Mobility management and volunteer driver programs have been added to our service categories and we are asking for your help populating the map! Click here to see what the map can do and complete this quick survey to submit your information so your organization can be added to the map.
News Articles
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New RTD Board Members Say They Want More Accountability, Transparency, and Riders, CPR News
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Uber Launches Improvements to Boost Accessibility, Disability Scoop
- Transportation Insecurity as Part of a Medical Diagnosis, National Center for Mobility Management
- Lime and B-Cycle Ride Report Webpage
Podcasts and Audio Content
- Killed by a Traffic Engineer, Booked on Planning
- Demographics and Planning Models with Sybill Derrible, The Planning Commission
- Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, ITE Talks Transportation
- Centering the Voices of People with Disabilities in Physical Activity Research and Advocacy, America Walks Podcast
- How to Be the Change You Want to See at Work w/ Stephanie Ghoston Paul, The Diversity Gap
Webinars and Trainings
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Making Strides 2024: A Look at Our State Report Cards on Walking, Biking, and Active Communities, webinar recording hosted by Safe Routes Partnership
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Parking Reform as a Climate Strategy, hosted by USDOT on Dec. 11th at 12:00pm
- Building a People-Centered Approach to Recruitment and Retention, hosted by People for Bikes on Dec. 19th at 12:00pm
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Navigating Climate Challenges: Enhancing Transportation Resilience, hosted by USDOT on Jan. 15th at 12:00pm
Grant Opportunities:
- RAISE Projects of Merit Grants, notify USDOT by Dec. 2, 2024
- National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) 2024 Grant, application deadline Dec. 16, 2024
- Small Multimodal & Economic Resiliency Projects Grant, application deadline Dec. 18, 2024
- Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program Grant, application deadline Jan. 29, 2025
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NAAPME "Community Clean Transportation Assistance" Grant Funding Program, application deadline Feb. 25, 2025
Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
- Transportation Specialist, Department of Transportation, Denver, CO
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Transportation Manager, Secure Transportation, Denver, CO
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Bilingual Administrative Division Manager, Boulder County
- Part-time Member Services and Administrative Assistant, Colorado CarShare
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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