October 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.

City of Boulder Expands Lime e-Scooter Program

The City of Boulder has expanded it’s the Lime e-scooter share program citywide, tripling the fleet available. Lime offers a unique micro mobility option connecting riders to more transportation options. During its pilot year, users rode nearly 118,000 miles on the e-scooters! Head to the City of Boulder website to learn more about how and where to ride safely!

ICYMI: M4A Outreach Highlight

Earlier this month, our Outreach and Engagement Team attended the Louisville Senior Center Resource and Wellness Fair. We share information and resources on mobility options for older adults and had a great time chatting with the attendees!

Kudos to Avery and Cammie of the Mobility for All Team, who presented their Bike Event Resource Map Project through the Safe Routes Partnership. Community engagement is essential for creating change within communities. They shared a lot of great ideas on how to build capacity and share resources through a larger regional effort. Watch the recording if you missed it!

Attend the Open House for the Iris Avenue Transportation Improvement Project! When: Tuesday October 24, from 5:30-7:30pm Where: Foothills Elementary School, 1001 Hawthorn Avenue Boulder, CO Learn more about the project and how to share your thoughts on the City of Boulder Project Page

The Colorado Department of Transportation wants your input on the CO7 Corridor Segment A Project! The CO 7 Corridor is located between 28th Street and 63rd Street and is exploring future multimodal possibilities! Share your thoughts on the project's webpage anytime between October 16 and October 30!

Webinars & Trainings: Principles to Plan, Design, & Implement Innovative Mobility Projects Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities, October 25, 1:00pm MT Safe Routes to Parks Colorado Info Session, November 1, 1pm-2pm MT Grant Opportunities: Ready-to-Launch Grants 2024, National Center for Mobility Management Safe Routes to Parks Colorado Activating Communities Grants 2024, Safe Routes Partnership Job & Volunteer Opportunities: Want to have a meaningful career giving back to your community? Many of our amazing community partners are hiring for positions that help connect people with transportation resources or provide transportation services. M4A has created a landing page for driving and volunteer opportunities. Check out the opportunities today! If you have job opportunities that you want featured in this newsletter, email us!

Podcasts & Audio Content

• Inside the 15-minute city with Carlos Moreno, Ride

• ReiMAgine Aging Podcast Series

News Articles

• RTD had a $1B FasTracks rail funding problem. Then it didn’t. Here’s what happened., CPR News

• Bigger vehicles are more dangerous to bicyclists and pedestrians. Should their owners in Colorado pay for new safety projects?, CPR News

• To Help Cyclists, and the Environment, This Tool Looks for Crashes, NY Times

• Building a Bike-friendly City, SmartCitiesDive

Learn about mobility options and resources in our region:

• Boulder County: Mobility for All Options
• Boulder County Youth Transportation Options English | Español
• City of Boulder Transportation & Mobility Resources
• Denver Metro Region: DRMAC Getting There Guide
• Northern Colorado Region: RideNoCo
• Boulder Transportation Connections Transportation Options
• Commuting Solutions Options
• Marshall Fire-Related Transportation and Transit Resources

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.