The Oct. 10 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board of directors meeting focused on the 2025 proposed budget and strategic planning. Before heading into the agenda, Vice Chair Greg Poschman and others commented on the significant upvalley traffic they noticed while traveling downvalley for the meeting in Carbondale. Others noted that daily traffic extends onto […]
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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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RFTA Report: Budget, First and Last Mile Mobility, employee support
The Aug. 8 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board of directors meeting saw quick approval of several resolutions. The group unanimously passed resolutions on adopting a proposed zero-emission fleet transition plan, RFTA’s new Climate Action Plan and authorizing First and Last Mile Mobility (FLMM) reserve grants. There was more discussion around the 2024 Strategic Plan […]
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RFTA Report: Rolling up on South Bridge and CEO transition
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s (RFTA) July 11 board of directors meeting kicked off with community comments. Rachel Richards made a passionate argument regarding community support for the entrance into Aspen. Mark Rinehart suggested that the transit authority prioritize expansion of electric vehicle charging capabilities through the Valley. And general appreciation was expressed for the […]
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Free on-demand Downtowner service comes to Carbondale July 1
Carbondale is gearing up for a new transportation initiative by introducing Downtowner Carbondale — a free, on-demand ride service set to debut on July 1. This service hopes to enhance mobility and convenience for residents, workers and visitors alike.In a recent interview with The Sopris Sun, Carbondale Planning Director Jared Barnes and Town Manager Lauren […]
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Carbondale hops aboard Downtowner microtransit trial
Nearly one year after Carbondale launched WE-cycle’s bike share program, residents, visitors and workers alike will have another option for getting around town without a car. On March 26, trustees approved a contract with Downtowner, a company headquartered in Florida, for a six-month service trial beginning July 1.With Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) matching $181,500 […]
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Glenwood’s South Bridge route closer than ever with federal grant, but still short of full funding
A long-envisioned roadway project to the south of Glenwood Springs that dates back to the 2002 Coal Seam Fire got a huge boost in December when a nearly $50 million federal grant was awarded to move things forward.The South Bridge Project would connect South Glenwood near the municipal airport west of the Roaring Fork River […]
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RFTA signs on with West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition
The governing board for the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) will become an official dues-paying member of the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition. The intergovernmental board that represents RFTA member governments from Aspen to New Castle agreed unanimously at its Nov. 9 meeting in Carbondale to join the housing coalition for $20,000 a year. Most […]
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WE-cycle gets rolling
Local bike-share nonprofit WE-cycle attended a Carbondale trustees work session on May 16 to give an update about their incoming services. Appropriately, the meeting took place during Bonedale Bike Week and was well-attended by cycling enthusiasts. Trustees approved moving ahead with WE-cycle back in June of 2022. The free (tax-funded) service operates in close partnership […]
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RFTA expects to house employees at former Rodeway Inn by autumn
Following the Glenwood Springs City Council’s approval of the city’s hotel/motel conversion ordinance in July 2022, some former hospitality complexes will inevitably, and before long, be converted to long-term housing options. In fact, the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is slated to collect on the opportunity on behalf of its employees. In November 2022, RFTA […]