August 2024 Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter

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Empower People of All Ages & Abilities

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Meeting Agenda

Thank you to the amazing presenters and to those who attended the MAC meeting this August!  

Welcome

Organizational Updates

  • RTD TABOR Cap Exemption, RTD Director Lynn Guissinger
  • Youth Fare Free, Brandon Figliolino
  • Mobility Options Flyers & Posters Distribution, Melissa Hunter
  • Mountain Rides, Jessica Villena Sanchez
  • Mobility Heroes Celebration, Jessica Villena Sanchez
  • Ride NoCo Volunteer Trip Exchange, Cory Schmitt
  • Joint In-Person Northern Colorado Mobility Committees & Boulder County MAC Meeting in December, Cory, Jessica

Presentations

  • Safe Routes to School Lafayette Elementary School Project, Melissa Hunter
  • Longmont Vision Zero Action, Cammie Edson
  • Longmont Transportation Mobility Plans, Carly Sieff

Conclusion

  • Next MAC Meeting is on September 17th, 1:00-2:30pm

If you missed our August MAC meeting, click here. All of our MAC meetings are posted to M4A's YouTube Channel!

MAC Meetings

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

Events


Aug 27: Ride Free Lafayette & Lyons Flyer Public Meeting

Aug 28: When Driving is Not an Option Virtual Book Talk

Aug 28: CU Football Pearl Street Stampede

Aug 29: Boulder to Erie Regional Trail (BERT) Project Open House

Aug 30: DRMAC Transit to Wellness Expo 2024

Sept 6: A Taste of Nepal 2024

Sept 7: Superior's 2024 Chili and Beer Fest 

Sept 7: Niwot's 4th Annual Honeybee Harvest Festival

Sept 12: CDOT Small Business Forum

Sept 12: “Escaping the Housing Trap” presentation in Longmont

Sept 14: TEDxBoulder

Sept 19: Gabbing with Gabe & Gisa - RTD Listening Event

Sept 19: Cultural Awareness to Cultural Humility Training

Sept 20-21: 2024 NOYS National Youth Transportation Equity Convening

Sept 21: National Federation of the Blind - Spero Wine and Dine

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.

MAC Divider Boulder County Updates
White House

On June 24, the Biden-Harris Administration made several announcements to advance the President’s strong commitment to environmental justice at the first-ever White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action. The Department of Transportation took part in the event. You can watch a recording of the summit here

E-Bike Safety Campaign 

"A dedicated group of local partners, experts, schools, teens, and families has launched the "You Have the Power/Tienes el Poder" campaign, in response to the increasing popularity of e-bikes among teens and the growing concerns surrounding e-bike safety.

For more information on the campaign and to access the full range of resources, visit the Boulder County Youth Transportation website."

E-Bike safety campaign
New Boulder County Resource Guide

Update: Boulder County's New Resource Guide!

It’s here! Boulder County’s new resource guide is a snapshot of Boulder County government’s services, departments, and programs. It’s a great way to learn more about what the county does and what services it provides. Check out the digital version here. And after you read it, please send us your feedback by filling out this survey

2024 Driver Appreciation Campaign

M4A Highlight 

Mobility for All is excited to share that we'll be launching our Driver Recognition Campaign on social media soon! This campaign will feature interviews and quotes from some of the most beloved drivers in our area, along with stories from riders about how these drivers have made a difference in their lives. The project, led by Jessica Villena Sanchez, began in late 2023 with a survey to find these "Mobility Heroes." Our goal is to honor and celebrate the incredible drivers who make a positive impact on others through their work. These stories will be shared as posts and videos on our Instagram and Facebook pages! 

RTD 60th Anniversary Civil Rights Celebration

RTD Civil Rights Mixtape 60th Anniversary

The "60 Years of Civil Rights: A Community Mixtape Celebration" on July 20 at the Studio Loft was a lively event organized by the RTD Civil Rights Division with support from groups like the Denver NAACP and ACLU Colorado. It included music, food, poetry, and speeches to celebrate six decades of civil rights progress. The event honored past efforts and highlighted the ongoing work for social justice.

MAC Divider Get Involved

Do you use a mobility aid? Please take this survey!

If you use a wheelchair, walker, cane, or other mobility aid, we need your help. Researchers from the University of Washington are running a survey to learn more about mobility barriers and how people with mobility devices experience different sidewalk obstacles.

Your answers will help create better routing and map features for people who use mobility devices. Everyone who qualifies will get $10 for completing this survey.

Mobility Aids
Town of Nederland

Provide Input on the Town of Nederland's Multimodal Transportation Plan!

The Town of Nederland is asking for your feedback on the Multimodal Transportation Plan (MTP). We want your input to help improve the plan before we finalize it for the Board of Trustees. This quick survey will help us understand what’s most important for improving our transportation system. Take the survey here.

Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair!

The Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 32 (315 South Bowen St., Longmont). There will be services and resources available, including help with VA benefits, basic medical care, housing and job resources, cold weather gear, haircuts and hygiene items, disability support, and legal assistance. View the flyer here.

2024 Veterans Stand Down Event
MAC Divider In the News

News Articles

Podcasts and Audio Content 

MAC Divider Opportunities Learn and Grow

Webinars and Trainings 

Grant Opportunities: 

Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities 

Learn about mobility options and resources in our region: 

For Mobility for All Information and Assistance, please schedule a phone call or virtual appointment with a Mobility Specialist.

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.