Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Link: https://broomfield.org/3279/Broomfield-Local-Coordinating-Council
Attendees: Stephanie O’Neill Jennifer Hussey Nikki Crouse Allison Baxter
Attached files: LCC 2025 Meetings
Notes:
- DRMAC Updates
- RCC meeting in-person
- Trainings are being scheduled for the summer
- Stephanie can coordinate with Michelle for training dates at Senior Services
- Senior Services/EasyRide Updates
- Valentines day event today
- Two new drivers – sub driver will provide relief for admin
- Jennifer will present at DRMAC RCC in March
- Transportation Updates
- Transit study final report is up on the project website
- Comp plan/TMP public kick-off in April
- Working on bus stop issue at Flatiron Crossing
- Northwest regional bikeshare effort
- Bcycle selected as preferred vendor
- Will provide first and final mile access to transit stations
- RTD Updates
- Accountability report is out
- Changes to governance structure
- FlexRide expansion pilot is a go per Sage, zone consolidation will happen first
- Route 51/53 reinstatement
- Accountability report is out
Action Items:
- Allison to get info to Jennifer about route 53 to include in newsletter
- Update Jeanne Shreve on bikeshare effort
- Allison to add slide about bikeshare
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Link: https://broomfield.org/3279/Broomfield-Local-Coordinating-Council
Attendees: Marc Ambrosi, Allison Baxter, Stephanie O’Neill
Attached files: LCC 2025 Meetings
Notes:
- DRMAC Updates
- January meeting on the 13th (virtual)
- In-person meeting in March
- Scheduling trainings for 2026
- EasyRide Updates
- Transportation Updates
- Comp Plan/Transportation Plan
- Launching in early spring
- Miramonte Safety Study
- Midway Design
- Comp Plan/Transportation Plan
- RTD updates
- BSIAA Study: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/05f4febc698c467eb1be3e834613b3f5
- RTD FlexRide Expansion Pilot is in the works
Jefferson County LCC Meeting Highlights
February 5, 2026
Guest Presentation: Qualified Listeners
Chrysti Britt shared information about Qualified Listeners, a volunteer-based organization providing:
- Free rides for medical and non-medical needs (ambulatory and wheelchair accessible)
- Peer-to-peer support and advocacy
- Assistance across a multi-state region (Wyoming to New Mexico)
- Support for veterans in partnership with the VA and local officers
- One-time financial assistance (e.g., car repairs – paid directly to vendors)
- Home support such as grab bars, furnishings, and medical equipment
- Donation acceptance (furniture and medical equipment in good condition)
Learn more: https://www.qualifiedlisteners.org/
LCC Updates & New Direction
- Transitioning to bi-monthly meetings
- Increased focus on frequent presenters and stronger member engagement
Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
- Working group meeting four times
- Collaboration with Edgewater, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Morrison, Mountain View, and Lakeside
- Project overview: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4bb39fe4461840a0806d3bbb2b01455b/page/Project-Overview
CDOT 10-Year Plan
- Reviewed four anticipated regional transportation projects included in the 10-year plan
- More information: https://www.codot.gov/programs/yourtransportationpriorities/your-transportation-plan/2026-documents-10-year-plan/regions-factsheets-2026.pdf
Member Updates
- RTD LiVE Program Reminder: Riders do not need a physical LiVE card if it is linked in their app.
- ORE CART (Colorado School of Mines): Ridership is up 170% and transit app integration has been successful. Planning proactively for Golden in Golden weekend to address route changes and service updates. Learn more: https://orecart.mines.edu/
Next Meeting:
April 2, 2026 | 1:30–2:30 PM
Mission: Transportation Solutions Arapahoe County is a community-based group that works collaboratively to identify and find solutions to the transportation needs within Arapahoe County.
Vision: Transportation Solutions Arapahoe County will work to achieve sustainable, person-centered, coordinated solutions that support the dignity, independence, and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and the low income population in the County.
In all meetings and communications of the Arapahoe County LCC (Transportation Solutions Arapahoe County) each member will respect and value everyone’s comments and time.
Desired Outcome:
- Learn about a ride provider: MTM Transit
- Update on TSAC projects
Notes
- Welcome & Introductions: Chair Suhaka called the meeting to order at 1:05pm.
- Attendance: Nancy Baum, Jeanne Davis, Tex Elam, Todd Glasser, Mark Patterson, Courtney Stryker, Andrea Suhaka, Melanie Ward
- Review Notes from 17 April 2025: No comments on the Oct. Notes.
- Finance Report
- See attached Finance statements
- TSAC received a $30,000 grant from Arapahoe County for the Silver Society on the Go project.
- Please, see attached Silver Society flyer for locations.
- Sunshine Rides – not present
- RTD Director’s Minute – not present
- TSAC Projects
- Transportation Solutions Workshops
- Our October workshops on the DRMAC app & RTD Access-a-Ride:
- Aurora Center for Active Adults had 9 participants & didn’t go as well as it could have.
- Malley Rec. Center had 15 participants and went much better than the other one.
- Silver Society on the Go – Shut-ins
- ArapCo grant was about half of what is needed but, I’ll go forward with a shortened time frame.
- As of 2/7, there is only 1 participant registered.
- TSAC planning
- Baum: Another workshop like Transportation Solutions. Baum went on to plan one for Malley Rec. Center (6/10, 10/23)
- Stryker suggested creating a program to serve ArapCo. Suhaka said she believes that’s what Silver Society is.
- This really isn’t enough to go on to plan an activity for Arapahoe County.
- Member updates
- Jeannie Davis has been on the Aurora Commission for Older Adults for 9 years, 5 as the chair. She’s now stepping down.
- Adjourn: Chair Suhaka adjourned the meeting at 2:15p.
We urgently need more members to attend our meetings
Next Meeting – 19 February, 1 pm
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