
SFMTA launches pilot program to test adaptive scooters for people with disabilities
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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
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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)
NewsHello, 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
NewsEveryone 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)
NewsCities 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…

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging: Planning Survey
NewsThe 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…

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

RTD providing more advance notice of canceled light rail trips
NewsStarting tomorrow, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) will be providing more advance notice of the light rail trips the agency expects to cancel due to its ongoing operator shortage, a change requested by the public that will help riders…

MLK Jr. Community Celebration – “The Words Ring On”
NewsWEDNESDAY, JAN 15
MLK Jr. Community Celebration – “The Words Ring On”
Sponsored by city of Aurora Community Relations
Featuring a performance by Grammy-winning artist Dorinda Clark-Cole. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. "The…

Public transit users can now ask Amazon’s Alexa, “Where’s my bus?”
NewsVoice personalization is now a feature on Amazon Alexa for public transit riders. Sean Barbeau, PhD, research faculty in the USF College of Engineering’s Center for Urban Transportation Research utilized a new personalization feature for Alexa…