SFMTA launches pilot program to test adaptive scooters for people with disabilities

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will start four unique adaptive scooter pilot programs Jan. 15, 2020, with a total of 50 adaptive scooters available from the permitted scooter operators Jump, Lime, Scoot and Spin. This…

Public Input Meeting in Aurora – January 31

You're Invited! Public Input Meeting in Aurora - January 31 Join representatives from AARP Colorado, Colorado Commission on Aging, Governor's Office, and Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging on 1/31. You…

Introducing Streetsblog Denver 2.0 (Streetsblog Denver)

Hello, Streetsblog Denver community! As a coalition of community groups advocating for people-friendly streets, we at the Denver Streets Partnership have come to depend on Streetsblog Denver as a source of news and thought-provoking commentary.…

LOW INCOME COLORADO SENIORS ELIGIBLE FOR MORE FINANCIAL HELP

Everyone can use a few extra dollars.   Older adults age 65 and over or individuals who are disabled and who own property or who rent may be eligible to receive a PTC 104 rebate. In previous years, many low income individuals were not eligible…

Bus Rapid Transit Should Be Built More Rapidly (Streetsblog USA)

Cities are taking the slow and challenging path to build rapid bus transit networks when they could be painting lanes, banning cars, and letting traffic sort itself out later. Take Minneapolis-St. Paul. The Twin Cities started building eight…

ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) – January 14, 2020

RTD-Civic Center Plaza, 1560 Broadway 19th Floor Conference Room What starts the 6 minute wait clock? - Shuttle arrives at pick-up point and driver presses “Arrive” on the MDC Driver Shortage Update - RTD continues to search…

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging: Planning Survey

The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) is interested in gathering feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders that can provide valuable insights to be incorporated into its Age Well Strategic Plan. As Boulder County strengthens its…

SAPGA – Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging

  https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agingstrategy The Colorado General Assembly and the Governor formed the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging with passage and signage of House Bill 15-1033 in 2015 (key provisions, and fiscal…

Boulder Local Coordinating Council – January 13, 2020

Administrative Updates: Boulder County – changing county administrators. Mobility for All will now be under Community Planning & Permitting instead of Transportation Why the change? Continuity & oversight since…

Colorado has the nation’s highest rural public transportation ridership thanks to mountain towns and ski resorts

When the bus rolls up at 6 a.m. in the crisp mountain air, Christian Tichy often is among those who climb aboard to head to work, snowboard in hand. “A lot of times, I can’t bum rides off my friends in the morning, so I’ll take the…