November 2023 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter

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Collaborating for Equitable Transportation Options to
Empower People of All Ages & Abilities

 Monthly Newsletter

Mobility & Access Coalition meetings are virtual, 2nd Monday of the Month

Meeting Summary

Thank you for attending the Essential Worker Panel

Our Panelists

  • Carla Colin, The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County Programs Manager
  • Dan Savage, State Regional Veterans Employment Representative for Boulder and Weld Counties
  • Clark Rider, CU Boulder Sustainable Transportation Specialist
  • Darcy Kitching, Boulder Transportation Connection Transportation Demand Management Outreach Specialist
  • Katie Taliercio, State Employment First Advisory Partnership

To access the recorded meetings, check out M4A's YouTube Channel!

Next MAC Meeting:

MAC Meetings for 2024

To Join the Mobility and Access Coalition Email List, Contact:  mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov
Events

Nov 19: Switch on the Holidays

Nov 24 & 25: St. Nicks on the Bricks

Dec 1: Parade of Lights

Dec 2 & 3: Holiday Mountain Market

Dec 3: 23rd Annual Lavender Gala, a celebration of Boulder County's Rainbow Elders

Dec 9: Boulder Freezie Fest, Superior Winter Festival,and Longmont Lights!

Dec 14: Latkes and Lights
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.
Human Stories

RTD Zero Fare for Cleaner Air 2023 Impacts

During the recent Zero Fare for Better Air initiative RTD saw a 10% increase (an additional 1,106,567 boardings) on bus, rail, and paratransit services.

Fingers crossed the Zero Fare for Youth initiative that began in September will show continued increased ridership for folks 19 and under!

Please read more on the customer surveys and initiative impacts here

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ICYMI: M4A Outreach Highlight

Ruby Bridges

Mobility for All Hosts an Equity Walk

Mobility for All Staff and the Longmont Public Library hosted an interactive walk last week that observed the historic significance of Ruby Bridges civil rights activist and hero. This day has now evolved into anti-racism and anti-bullying days of recognition.
Get Involved
Mobility Heroes

2023 Boulder County Mobility Hero Nominations

We want to recognize public transit drivers and other transportation and transit professionals. Help us nominate your transportation heroes!

Please submit your nominations by November 30th.

US 287 Vision Zero Safety & Mobility Study

The final phase of the US 287 Vision Zero Safety & Mobility Study is underway, and you’re invited to complete a short survey to review recommendations included in the Study’s draft report and to help identify possible next steps along the US 287 corridor. The community survey will be available to all members of the public from November 17 – December 3, 2023.

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Rail

RTD's Northwest Rail Peak Service Study

Participate in the online public meeting now through December 8 to share your priorities for rail service in Boulder. 

  • Step 1: Enter the online meeting at this website
  • Step 2: Go to slide 8, "Input Opportunity."
  • Step 3: Click on the red dot for the the station near you.
  • Step 4: Answer the pop-up questions, and add your own feedback in the open-comment box.

To learn more about this project, watch this YouTube video

Connect Boulder Quarterly Luncheon

When: Thursday, December 7th, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St Boulder, CO 80302

BTC and the City of Boulder host quarterly transportation luncheons to network and spread the word on the latest issues, programs and insights to improve multimodal commuting in Boulder for employers and their employees. This meeting is for anyone interested in transportation in Boulder.

Register here to attend

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Opportunities Learn and Grow
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Webinars & Trainings:

Job & Volunteer Opportunities:

M4A has created a landing page for driving and volunteer opportunities. Check out the opportunities today!

 
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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.