Boulder County Government: Jully, Mobility And Access Coalition (LCC) Agenda And Newsletter

Press release from the Boulder County Government:

July 9, 2021

Boulder County COVID-19 status is at Level Clear | Vaccine locations and info available in English and Spanish.

Having troubles viewing this email? View as a webpage.

Register in advance for this meeting

Welcome & Introductions

July 12RTD Accountability CommitteeDRCOG

July 15Rock and RailsVia Mobility

July 27Accessing RTD,Mobility for All

July 29Accessibility Panel,City of Boulder

Coordinated Human Service Plan

Boulder County Mobility for All and Youth Transportation are in the process of creating a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for the County. This Plan – known as Boulder County Mobility & Access for All Ages & Abilities -- aims to improve mobility for the County’s older adult residents, people with disabilities, low-income populations and youth. Transportation and human service providers supporting transportation access in Boulder County. A short 20 min survey has been created to help:

Please click here for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoulderCHSTP-Providers

The deadline to complete the survey is July 21.

For more information, please contact Ezra Pincus-Roth (epincusroth@nelsonnygaard.com) with any questions. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Nonprofit human service agencies and housing authorities in Boulder County may apply for capital funds through Boulder County’s 2022 Worthy Cause pool funding process now through Aug. 16, 2021.

The Worthy Cause Request for Funding application for 2022 pool funding is available on the Boulder County website at https://www.bouldercounty.org/government/your-taxes-at-work/worthy-cause-sales-tax/. Applications must be submitted through Boulder County’s online application system by 4:30 PM on Aug. 16, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

Boulder County recently hosted a Vision Zero Community Partnership Meeting to provide an engagement opportunity for all local, regional, and state-wide agency partners, Transportation Advisory Boards, non-profit bicycle advocacy groups, the local school districts, and law enforcement officials to collaborate on our Vision Zero safety goals, policies, and projects. The meetings promote the exchange of ideas and input between partners and discussion of challenges with advancing transportation safety, education, and awareness messaging for Boulder County’s community.

A recording of the recent meeting is available to watch here. Boulder County will be hosting the next Vision Zero Community Partnership Meeting in the fall. To engage further with Boulder County’s safety work, please visit the Vision Zero page here.

Feedback on Transportation Pilot

Beginning August 2, 2021, Via Mobility Services will launch a pilot program serving people and communities in rural portions of southwestern Weld County and southeastern Larimer County.

This pilot service will be available to those residing in or near the municipalities of Mead, Johnstown, Milliken, Gilcrest, Platteville, Fort Lupton, Lochbuie, and portions of the Berthoud area, as detailed in the project area map. Via will transport individuals to destinations within the defined service area as well as surrounding locations such as Brighton, Boulder County, and potentially Greeley and Loveland. The pilot will be free and open to the general public, including individuals utilizing a mobility device, through the end of 2021. Operating hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Via and North Front Range MPO are currently seeking feedback to assess the transportation needs of potential riders in the region. The results of this survey will guide the final decision on the specific service offerings for this pilot. All survey responses should be provided prior to Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Creating a Foundation for Accessible Planning Survey

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 Americans lives with a disability, but rarely is disability considered in the planning of social and built environments. The American Planning Association does not have a division or special interest group that represents over a quarter of the American population, and rarely do schools of planning, architecture, or engineering offer courses that touch on accessibility beyond ADA compliance.

Take this survey to help bridge the gap in planning practice and education. Hopefully, this platform will be just the beginning of a movement towards planning for access for all, where planning standards will shift from ADA compliance to the active inclusion and incorporation of disability.

Creating a Foundation for Accessible Planning Survey

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 Americans lives with a disability, but rarely is disability considered in the planning of social and built environments. The American Planning Association does not have a division or special interest group that represents over a quarter of the American population, and rarely do schools of planning, architecture, or engineering offer courses that touch on accessibility beyond ADA compliance.

Take this survey to help bridge the gap in planning practice and education. Hopefully, this platform will be just the beginning of a movement towards planning for access for all, where planning standards will shift from ADA compliance to the active inclusion and incorporation of disability.

Webinar: COVID-19 Mobility Adaptations: Building a Knowledge Base for New Practices, ENO Center for Transportation

Podcast: Talking Headways Podcast: Coordinating Pandemic Transit, Talking Headways Podcast

Study: New Bike Lanes Aren’t Associated With Displacement of BIPOC, Low-Income People, Streetsblog USA

Fact Book: Rural Transit Fact Book, North Dakota State University

Study: Towards the 30-minute city: How Australians’ commutes compare with cities overseas, Citymonitor

Planning and Accessibility: The ‘15-Minute City’ Isn’t Made for Disabled Bodies, Citylab

Transit & Equity: US Public Transit Has Struggled to Retain Riders over the Past Half Century. Reversing This Trend Could Advance Equity and Sustainability, Urban Institute

Public Health: As Urban Areas Feel the Heat, It’s Time for National Cool Communities Standards, Next City

Bike Infrastructure: Denver is on the verge of failure in building out a high comfort bike lane network, Streetsblog Denver

Sustainability: 8 Cities Taking Steps Toward Waste Reduction and Sustainability, Planetizen

Transportation Cost: Report: Denver is one of the 5 most expensive cities to own a vehicle, KDVR FOX 31

RTD & Transit: RTD delays commuter line from Denver to Thornton, Colorado Politics

Transportation Equity: The U.S. Transportation Department’s Quest to Become a Driver of Justice, Citylab

Stay Up to Date on Transportation Services in the Denver Region During the COVID-19 Pandemic!

Boulder County LCC Vision: Promote and provide efficient, accessible, affordable, seamless, equitable, responsive, and
easy to arrange transportation options for Boulder County residents through coordination and collaboration between
service providers.

720-564-2218

mobilityforall@bouldercounty.org

Notifications

This press release was produced by the Boulder County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.