¿Con qué frecuencia utilizas RFTA? ¿Sueles viajar entre pueblos o dentro de ellos? ¿Cuál es la parada de autobús que utilizas con mayor frecuencia? Estas son solo algunas de las preguntas que la Autoridad de Transporte de Roaring Fork (RFTA, por sus siglas en inglés) está haciendo en su nueva encuesta comunitaria, el primer paso […]
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Basalt Report: E-bike safety, new chief of police and Midland design guidelines
During the March 10 council meeting, Basalt resident Kathleen Brehm came to the podium to voice concerns regarding e-bike safety. Brehm first came to Basalt Town Council on Jan. 27 to share her story. Two years ago, she was injured by an e-bike rider while walking on the Rio Grande Trail. After several surgeries, Brehm […]
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Novedades en transporte público, vida silvestre, accidentes y arte en movimiento
Solo en 2024, al menos 7,497 animales fueron atropellados y murieron en todo Colorado, lo que también provocó consecuencias trágicas para conductores y pasajeros.
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RFTA Report: Legislative strategy, new midday Hogback route and e-bike safety
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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Carbondale Report: Smart meter opt-out approved, futsal open for play
All Carbondale trustees were present for their first meeting of the year. The unanimously-approved consent agenda included designation of the Town’s website, www.carbondalegov.org, as the primary posting place for notice of meetings pursuant to state law; plus meeting minutes; acceptance of infrastructure and a security reduction at 111 Main Street, bringing Carbondale’s new food truck […]
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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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El transporte público, el crecimiento económico y la vivienda asequible son los temas principales para los candidatos a la Junta Directiva de Silt
La ampliación del transporte público, la gestión del crecimiento económico y la crisis de la vivienda asequible son problemas que afectan desde hace tiempo a los valles de Roaring Fork y Colorado River. Sin embargo, en un foro electoral celebrado el 9 de octubre, los candidatos a la Junta de Fideicomisarios de Silt debatieron sus […]