This month’s Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) meeting focused on reviewing the organization’s legislative agenda. Board members also considered lease amendments for the Brush Creek Park & Ride, and CEO Kurt Ravenschlag covered several regional updates. During board comments, Erin Zalinski of Glenwood Springs shared that she had attended a mayor’s meeting in Parachute and […]
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RFTA Report: Annual planning, mobility discussions, e-bike concerns
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board started the year with reviews of 2025 accomplishments and the 2026 organization work plan. The group also heard a detailed presentation on the data from the October and November Zero Fare pilot program and held board officer elections for the next year. During the public comment period, community […]
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RFTA Report: Budget approved, priorities discussed
The Dec. 11 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board meeting took place exclusively online. While the main order on the agenda was to host a public hearing for final approval of the 2026 budget, the meeting covered several other topics. Following roll call, Chair Greg Poschman welcomed Alicia Gresley, who has been appointed by the […]
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Negotiations secure Hogback bus service in 2026
In early November, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) CEO Kurt Ravenschlag presented to the Garfield County Commissioners. He was speaking to the role public transportation plays in regional commuting, and asked the commissioners to allot funds specifically to help cover RFTA’s Hogback services west of Glenwood Springs. Garfield County has contributed varying amounts toward this […]
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RFTA Report: Board approves grant applications to CDOT to support planned purchase of 23 new buses
As the calendar year heads to a close, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is preparing for future grant opportunities and long-term projects. The Nov. 13 board meeting included much momentum-focused conversation. The board also reviewed a second draft of the organization’s 2026 budget with plans to vote on the final version in December. There were […]
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RFTA Report: E-bikes, holiday bus capacity and Transportation Coalition dominate July meeting
This month’s online meeting started quickly with approval of the June minutes. During public comment, community member Kathleen Brehm spoke up about her injuries and experience stemming from a collision with an e-biker. She requested the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and Pitkin County establish a self-report database for accidents and mechanisms for enforcement around […]
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RFTA Report: Mobility committee reports early analysis and recommendations
The March Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board meeting occurred fully online and remote. There were no public comments, board comments or changes to the agenda. Consent agendaThe board quickly reviewed three resolutions. The first authorized applying for $10.5 million in federal funds to purchase six new diesel-hybrid buses and seven new diesel buses for […]
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RFTA Report: Budget for 2025 nearly finalized
The Nov. 14 RFTA board meeting focused heavily on the third iteration of the 2025 budget and strategic planning. During this shorter meeting, members leaned into clear questions and considerations not only of what to expect in 2025 but in the several years following.There were no public comments volunteered at the beginning of the meeting. […]
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September RFTA board report centered around change
Change was at the heart of the Sept. 12 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board meeting. The gathering saw celebration of recent successes and grants, recognition of member departures and warnings and considerations of upcoming challenges. After quickly approving minutes from the August meeting, the floor was opened for public comment. Public and board commentsPatricia […]
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Blankenship looks back on more than three decades in public transit
If you ever wanted the history of today’s version of the Roaring Fork Valley’s public bus transportation system, a long conversation with Dan Blankenship is a good place to start.Be prepared, though …You’ll want to have a full cup of coffee or other beverage of choice and a refresh or two as the longtime CEO […]