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Articles about Transportation
February 17, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
- Meeting called to order by Latoya Prante
- October 2025 minutes approved
Guest Presentation: Qualified Listeners
Chrysti Britt shared information about Qualified Listeners, a volunteer-based organization offering:
- Free rides for medical and non-medical needs (ambulatory and wheelchair accessible)
- Peer-to-peer support and advocacy
- Service area from Wyoming to New Mexico
- Support for veterans in partnership with the VA
- One-time financial assistance (e.g., car repairs paid directly to vendors)
- Assistance with home modifications (e.g., grab bars) and home furnishings
- Donation acceptance (furniture and medical equipment in good condition)
CDOT 10-Year Projects (Transportation Initiatives)
- Federal BRT (120th Ave to Dartmouth Ave)
- Colorado BRT (Colorado Blvd & Southmoor Station)
- I-25 & CO 7 Interchange Mobility Hub
- I-270 Corridor Improvements – Phase 1
- I-270 Corridor Maintenance
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan & E-Friendly City Updates
- Updates provided regarding Commerce City’s safety planning and electric-friendly initiatives
Partner Updates
Via Transportation
- Via’s AI assistant “Alex” now supports ride booking
- Alex can switch languages, provide compassionate phone support, and connect callers to a live person
- Via served 3,000 riders from late September through December
- New, quieter Patera buses coming online; Gilic fleet awaiting license plates
Next Meeting
April 21, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Finance Updates
- TSAC received a $30,000 grant from Arapahoe County for the Silver Society on the Go project
- Silver Society flyer and locations shared with members
TSAC Projects
Transportation Solutions Workshops
- October workshops focused on the DRMAC app and RTD Access-a-Ride
- Aurora Center for Active Adults: 9 participants
- Malley Recreation Center: 15 participants with strong engagement
Silver Society on the Go (Shut-ins Program)
- Grant funding is approximately half of projected need; program moving forward with a shortened timeframe
- As of February 7, one participant registered
Planning & Future Workshops
- Additional Transportation Solutions workshop planned at Malley Recreation Center (June 10 and October 23)
- Discussion around expanding services in Arapahoe County; Silver Society identified as the primary initiative
Member Updates
- Jeannie Davis stepping down after 9 years on the Aurora Commission for Older Adults, including 5 years as Chair
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