GARFIELD COUNTY TRAVELER
The Traveler provides shared-ride transportation to persons who live within the service area in Garfield County and have a disability which prevents them from driving or utilizing public transportation.
An application and assessment must be completed to determine eligibility for those under the age of 70 with a disability that prevents them from driving or using public transportation.
This vital resource is made possible by a coalition of local governments including Garfield County, RFTA, and the cities of Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, and Rifle.
Service Hours
The Traveler vehicles run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Holiday Service
The Traveler is closed on Garfield County observed holidays. All subscription appointments that fall on these holidays are automatically cancelled.
Service Area
- All addresses within two (2) miles of Hwy 82 between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.
- All addresses within two (2) miles of Interstate 70 between Glenwood Springs and Parachute (Excluding addresses within Parachute city limits).
- All addresses within the city limits of Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, and Rifle, and within the community of Battlement Mesa.
Qualified individuals may travel within their hometown as well as to and within the towns which are immediately adjacent to their home in either direction.
Qualified individuals who live between towns in unincorporated Garfield County may travel to and within the towns which are immediately adjacent to their home in either direction.
How to Qualify for Service
If you are age 70 or older and you live within the service area:
- Call Paratransit Dispatch at 970-384-4855
- Let us know that you are aged 70 or older and would like to register as a Traveler passenger.
If you are under the age of 70 and you have a disability which prevents you from driving or using public transportation, and you live within the service area, you will need to complete an application and assessment process:
Fill out the application online here:
Or call Paratransit Dispatch at 970-384-4855 to request that an application be mailed or emailed to you.
Eligibility & How To Apply
Did you know?
- All RFTA buses are equipped with accessibility features for passengers with disabilities.
- All RFTA buses are equipped with lifts or ramps for mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, electric scooters, and walkers. Passengers who do not use wheelchairs, including standees, may use a vehicle lift or ramp to enter the vehicle.
- RFTA Bus Operators are trained and ready to assist you with your travel experience.
Other Transportation Options:
If you need to connect or transfer outside of your service area or if your transportation needs extend beyond our service area, it is possible to schedule rides to or from a RFTA, Bustang, or Greyhound bus stop or other service provider within your service area.
The City of Parachute provides transportation within and between Parachute and Rifle through its Parachute Area Transit System (PATS).
Please use the forms on our Contact Us page to ask a question or submit a comment, complaint, suggestion, or commendation. Please provide as much detail as possible so we can properly address your concern. Your request will be routed to the appropriate department. You may also email feedback@rfta.com.