RFTA is proud to be a partner in Slow & Say Hello!, a new regional multimodal safety campaign aimed at making shared trails, streets, and pathways safer and more welcoming for everyone in the Roaring Fork Valley. The campaign comes at a time when trails across the valley are seeing high use. RFTA owns and
With the ongoing construction at the El Jebel Park & Ride, there will be work being done on the light poles in the parking lot starting tonight, May 22nd. Lighting in the parking lot will be temporarily unavailable until further notice. Please use caution when parking or walking through the area after dark. For the
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SUMMER SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS Summer service runs June 1 through September 20, 2026 Roaring Fork Valley Local will run 7 days a week and offer daily departures every 30 minutes. VelociRFTA BRT will operate 7 days a week with 5 additional daily trips to address peak capacity. Hogback & Ride Glenwood Springs services remain unchanged from spring.
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RFTA is introducing a new pilot transit option in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. It’s fare-free and made possible through Colorado’s SB 230 transit funding program, which supports new and expanded transit services and improved regional mobility, combined with RFTA resources. The Flyer (FL) is a year-round, daily bus route launching June 28, 2026, operating
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Closure of the Slaughterhouse Bridge will temporarily impact Cemetery Lane shuttle service through Friday, May 15, 2026. Red Butte and Pitkin Mesa stops will be closed between 5pm and 12am, and service will detour through the Silver King Dr. neighborhood. Riders that typically use the Cemetery Ln + Red Butte Dr (Stop ID 132) and
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Due to Eagle County’s ongoing construction efforts of the El Jebel intersection, the entrance to the El Jebel Park & Ride will be temporarily moved starting May 13. Access to the park & ride will be available from Sopris Village Drive. Please follow all posted signage. For the latest updates on this project and the
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RFTA is pleased to announce that the Wildlife Section of the Rio Grande Trail—between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Bridge—reopens April 30 at 5:00 PM. RFTA owns and manages the majority of the Rio Grande Trail, a 42-mile multi-use corridor connecting Glenwood Springs to Aspen. This Wildlife Section closes seasonally each year from November 30
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This Earth Day, RFTA is celebrating forward progress on our Climate Action Plan. RFTA officially adopted a Climate Action Plan in May of 2023, and this Earth Day, we’re celebrating our third year of making concentrated efforts to lower our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions
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The below RFTA Park & Ride lots will be closed for striping and sweeping on the following dates and times. Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions. Please plan your trip accordingly. 2 Rivers Road Small P&R: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM Nearest Alternative Park &
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Starting on April 13th and going into November, the Owl Creek bus stops (Brush Creek Rd + Owl Creek Rd, Stop IDs: 218/217) will be closed due to roundabout construction. Due to limited shoulder space there is no ability for safe temporary stops or safe pedestrian access near the Owl Creek bus stops, therefore, the
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