The folks at Boulder County are rolling out a packed schedule as the year winds down, according to their latest Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Agenda and Newsletter. Coming hot on the heels of a successful November meet-up, MAC Co-Chairs Adriana Torres and Elaine Erb extend their gratitude to the community for participating and dive straight into the array of events and updates planned for 2024 and early 2025.
According to Boulder County, MAC is all about keeping the county moving, and to that end, they've teased a Mobility for All Program review, hinted at a slate of coordinating council and human services transportation discussions, housing panels, and even a racial equity workshop that’s set for March. In a nod to the growing focus on inclusivity, the MAC meeting days and times for 2025 are up for debate, ensuring that community engagement remains high.
Details on several community-focused events were shared through the newsletter, evidence of MAC's comprehensive approach to mobility. For instance, the Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon set for December 13 beckons locals to RSVP for an event lauding unsung transport mavens. And the calendar’s just as chock-a-block with holiday parades, markets, and more cultural festivities that tie the fabric of Boulder together, all listed as part of the MAC’s Nov-Dec calendar of events. If you've been mulling over playing your part in the mobility scene, the newsletter encourages all to consider the RTD Access-a-Ride Passenger Advisory Committee, where applications to join are open online.
Looking ahead, the 2025 DRMAC schedule shows MAC's commitment to intertwining transportation with broader societal issues, including a special focus on housing and the implementation of the Boulder County Vision Zero Action Plan. Meanwhile, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) has been shaking things up with a proposed paratransit service overhaul, which, as per the newsletter, has been informed by vital customer feedback sessions. With all eyes on what the RTD Board will decide come February, any changes green-lit are expected to roll out by May.
On a lighter note, Boulder's Eldora Mountain is imposing $10 parking fees during peak winter weekends, marking yet another step toward encouraging community members to look at sustainable transport options like the "Snowtang" service to and from various ski resorts. And, for the younger folks, Community Cycles' Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway is back for its 18th year, aiming to spread the holiday cheer and a bit of healthful, pedal-powered fun.
The newsletter also seeks to shine a light on the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day event that Mobility for All hosted at Lafayette's Wow! Children's Museum, honoring Ruby Bridges' pivotal role in American civil rights history. Alongside remembrance, the event emphasized heroism and communal responsibility in every stride taken together. For additional information, outreach opportunities, and a beeline to community resources, Boulder County residents can check out the full newsletter for a complete roundup of MAC's end-of-year mobilization.
