RFTA - Roaring Fork Transportation Authority

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SERVICE REDUCTION DUE TO FLU

In the unlikely case that staff flu emergencies would result in the reduction of service levels, we have set up a hot line that will explain RFTA's up-to-date routes and schedules. This hotline number is 384-4999.

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BUS RAPID TRANSIT

BRT also has its own website with complete information on what BRT is all about and what it can mean for you. To keep up on what's going on go to RFTA's BRT website (off site).

GROW GREENER - RIDE THE BUS!

In life there is always room to grow. Create a greener life by making small changes. Glenwood Springs and Aspen provide free bus service, and RFTA serves all the communities from Rifle to Aspen. With the price of gas getting higher and higher taking the bus is a great idea. Little steps like taking the bus once a week create a healthier community, a greener world!

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So grow greener in your thinking. Grow greener in your way of living and ride the bus! ....read more. Also check out our green brochure here.

LATEST RFTA NEWS

BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PUBLIC MEETINGS

Thanks to all of you who came to our BRT meetings. It was wonderful being able to share the work we have done thus far on the BRT project. We genuinely appreciate all of your input and feedback. We will continue working hard to improve transit in our community. For information from the meetings and future BRT announcements, please click here. If you have additional feedback regarding BRT please click here.

BUS RAPID TRANSIT MONEY FROM THE FEDS

Thank you Congressman John T. Salazar for securing $810,000 for RFTA's Bus Rapid Transit project. Click here for details.

WONDERING ABOUT the COST TO RIDE TRANSIT?

Riding public transit saves a person on average $9,147 annually. To read more click here.

9 out of 10 transit systems have been forced to raise fares and cut service where transit revenue is declining. Read more...

The actual cost of driving a car to work is more than many folks realize. AAA's website has some valuable information click here to see what they have to say. Or take a peek at their brochure giving you the break down on car costs for 2009 by clicking here.

Check out this break down of your actual cost to ride the bus by clicking here.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS CONSTRUCTIONS & BUS CHANGES

The City of Glenwood is getting a facelift for it's roads and pedestrian bridge. Beginning this Wednesday, March 17th and continuing throughout June the Grand Avenue Paving Project (GAPP) will enter it's Part 2 phase. While this paving is in process, several bus stops have been changed. Please click here for a map and more information.

The pedestrian bridge crossing the Colorado River next to Grand Avenue will also undergo work beginning March 15th. From April 5th to May 28th this bridge will be closed. The City of Glenwood will be assisting the public with extra shuttles at this time. Please click here for more information.

ZONE PASS INCREASE - The Transit Mile Breakdown

The zone passes for RFTA are increasing by 10% and our cash fares have increased by 22% recently. This might make you wonder how the actual bus fare fits into the whole transit mile pie. Click here and find out how your ride is actually funded.

AWARDS for RFTA

RFTA is always looking for ways to improve your transit experience while being wise with money. This year RFTA was (again) awarded the Large Transit Agency of the Year from CASTA (the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies). Additionally our CEO won Administrator of the Year which he definitely deserves. Lastly we won Marketing Program of the Year. We are thrilled with these aknowledgments and thank you for being a part of our success!