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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA

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Citizens and Community members of the Yampa Valley working together to improve transportation options in our region. Craig, Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, Yampa, and Routt County. Vote YES on 7A! friendsofyvrta.org

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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 2h
The Pilot reports: "Voters in Steamboat Springs, unincorporated Routt County, Hayden, Oak Creek, Yampa and Craig, who approved the authority’s formation last November, will now consider their financial support for regional transit service."
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A guide to local ballot measures facing Routt County voters this November
With sample ballots for the November election officially approved, Routt County voters will face a series of choices this fall, with perhaps the most notable local ballot measure being a half-cent sal...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 2h
Do you dread Highway 40 at 6:00 AM in ❄️winter? Vote yes to fund RTA Ballot Measure 7A - More ways to get around. 👍Better for everyone.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 05/10/2026
🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit #transitsky 🚌🛣️
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 05/10/2026
Thousands of us drive Highway 40 every day! We all know the dangers. RTA 7A will fund more buses and routes where there are none, so everyone has another way to get there. Vote YES on RTA 7A
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 01/10/2026
Vote YES on 7A to make Highway 40 safer AND reduce congestion. Anyone who drives between Craig, Hayden, and Steamboat Springs knows the dangers. Regional transportation provides a reliable, safer alternative to driving. To learn more about ballot initiative 7A, check out: www.friendsofyvrta.org/7a/
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 23/09/2026
Increased traffic between Craig, Hayden, and Steamboat Springs has led to more accidents. Added bus routes and highway improvements including better pedestrian crossings, will make Hwy 40 safer for everyone! 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 21/09/2026
linktr.ee/friendsofyvrta 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
in the news steamboat pilot headline for RTA
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The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 15/09/2026
 It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to register — and vote — in Colorado. coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/h...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 14/09/2026
It's RTA Ballot Issue 7A + YVRTA Board Meets Monday, September 14 The RTA funding question has a name. The half-percent sales tax the YVRTA Board referred on August 26 is certified for the November 3 ballot as Yampa Valley RTA ... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit www.friendsofyvrta.org/its-rta-ball...
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It's RTA Ballot Issue 7A + YVRTA Board Meets Monday, September 14
The RTA funding question has a name. The half-percent sales tax the YVRTA Board referred on August 26 is certified for the November 3 ballot as Yampa Valley RTA Ballot Issue 7A. There will be a variet...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 13/09/2026
If you are in Hayden this week or next come hear about the Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Ballot Issue 7A along with other local issues. 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit www.haydencolorado.com/m/newsflash/...
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Community Public Forums
Community Public Forums: Join the Conversation About Local Ballot Measures!Community members are invited to a series of public forums offering an opportunity to learn more about upcoming local ballot
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 26/08/2026
YVRTA Board votes tonight Wednesday, Aug 26, 4 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall, on sending a half-percent sales tax to the November ballot. Public comment open. Zoom available. www.friendsofyvrta.org/steamboat-ba... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Steamboat Backs the RTA Measure, Craig Weighs In, Board Votes Aug 26
Three meetings discussing whether Yampa Valley voters get a say on regional transit funding this November. One is behind us. Two are ahead, and both take public comment. Craig City Council takes up t...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 25/08/2026
Craig City Council takes up the RTA ballot question tonight, 5:30 p.m. at Craig City Hall. Public comment welcome, and the city livestreams on Facebook. www.friendsofyvrta.org/steamboat-ba... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Steamboat Backs the RTA Measure, Craig Weighs In, Board Votes Aug 26
Three meetings discussing whether Yampa Valley voters get a say on regional transit funding this November. One is behind us. Two are ahead, and both take public comment. Craig City Council takes up t...
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ColoRail @colorail.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Polis announces $44 million grant for the Western Slope. www.colorail.org/colorado-rai...
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Polis Announces $44 Million Grant for the Western Slope — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Colorado has been selected for a $44 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to improve rail safety, reliability, and emergency response along critical mountain corridors in central and we...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 20/08/2026
Steamboat Springs City Council meets Friday, Aug 21, 10 a.m. on Zoom to take up the RTA ballot measure. Public comment welcome. A good week to speak up for regional transit. www.friendsofyvrta.org/rta-ballot-m... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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RTA Ballot Measure: Steamboat Council Friday, RTA Board Votes August 26
Two meetings, one this Friday and one next Wednesday, set the path toward a regional transit funding question on the November ballot. Steamboat Springs City Council will hold a special meeting Friday...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 15/08/2026
Breaking: CDOT SAFER Travel Project Receives Grant (Up to) $44,000,000 - activities to include work in the cities of Hot Sulphur Springs, Dotsero, Parachute, Steamboat Springs, Eldora, & Fraser along infrastructure owned by UP railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/fy2... @colorail.bsky.social 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 14/08/2026
Draft Ballot Question and Polling Results: YVRTA Board Meeting August 17 www.friendsofyvrta.org/draft-ballot... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Draft Ballot Question and Polling Results: YVRTA Board Meeting August 17
The YVRTA Board meets Monday, August 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall (178 West Jefferson Avenue) and online via Zoom. This is a big meeting YVRTA has been working toward this summer. The commu...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 10/08/2026
Now hiring! Check out this exciting opportunity to be the first Executive Director of Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority! www.gmphr.com/job-postings... #hiring 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Executive Director - Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority, Craig, CO | GMP Consultants
Apply for Executive Director with Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority in Craig, CO. View recruitment details from GMP Consultants.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 25/07/2026
YVRTA Board Meeting July 27 + Progress on the Authority's Startup Work www.friendsofyvrta.org/yvrta-board-... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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YVRTA Board Meeting July 27 + Progress on the Authority's Startup Work
The YVRTA Board meets Monday, July 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall (178 West Jefferson Avenue) and online via Microsoft Teams. Some of the authority's most consequential early work is moving q...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 23/07/2026
"Routt County wants your input and feedback about potential transportation improvements for U.S. Highway 40 between Brandon Circle and County Road 42!" www.facebook.com/routtcounty/...
Routt County Open House transportation improvements July 23, 2026, 6-7 pm at Sleeping Giant SchoolRoutt County Open House transportation improvements July 23, 2026, 6-7 pm at Sleeping Giant School (spanish)
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 02/07/2026
The next YVRTA Board meeting is now Monday, July 6, 2026 4:00-6:00 P.M. - same details in the previous post. 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 29/06/2026
Board meeting for this evening June 29th cancelled - new time TBD
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 26/06/2026
YVRTA Board Meeting June 29 + Polling and Branding RFPs Now Open www.friendsofyvrta.org/yvrta-board-... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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YVRTA Board Meeting June 29 + Polling and Branding RFPs Now Open
The YVRTA Board meets Monday, June 29 from 4-6pm at Hayden Town Hall (178 West Jefferson Avenue) and online via Zoom. It marks the board's first regular meeting since the May 30 retreat, and it lands ...
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Next with Kyle Clark @nexton9news.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This week, we're supporting LiftUp of Routt County. The nonprofit provides free food, emergency financial assistance, case workers and affordable shopping for residents in Routt County. Together, we can help. Make a one-time donation here: www.coloradogives.org/story/LiftUpRC 
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 12/06/2026
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ColoRail @colorail.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Ski Train host applications open today. www.colorail.org/colorado-rai...
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Ski Train host applications open today — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
ColoRail is accepting applications for our volunteer host program so that we are adequately staffed to meet Amtrak’s needs for next winter’s Ski Train. If you are interested in this great program now ...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 04/06/2026
Yampa Valley Transit Wins: A Rural Model, Regional News, and a Busy YVRTA www.friendsofyvrta.org/yampa-valley... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Yampa Valley Transit Wins: A Rural Model, Regional News, and a Busy YVRTA
There is a lot happening across the Yampa Valley this spring, and some of it is too important to wait for the next board meeting. In this roundup, we take a closer look at why Steamboat Springs Transi...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 15/05/2026
May Update: YVRTA Sets Course at Retreat + Building the Organizational Backbone www.friendsofyvrta.org/may-update-y... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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May Update: YVRTA Sets Course at Retreat + Building the Organizational Backbone
The YVRTA Board meets Monday, May 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall (178 West Jefferson Avenue) and online via Zoom. Monday's agenda continues to build the organization: an RFQ for interim accounti...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 06/05/2026
We're online Friends of YVRTA has a home on the web. Newsletter, post archive, About page, and a short FAQ on how a Colorado RTA works. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, tell us what to cover next. www.friendsofyvrta.org/welcome-home... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Welcome Home: Friends of YVRTA Is Online
It has been a long time coming, but we’re proud to finally have a home on the web. Welcome to friendsofyvrta.org.  If you’ve followed our work over the past year–from a small group of volunteers, to ...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/04/2026
Huge congratulations to YVRTA, now formally in existence, receiving their first contribution from @steamboatresort.bsky.social . Thank you to Steamboat Resort for helping get regional transit efforts underway. 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
Board members of YVRTA and Steamboat Resort COO behind a large check
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 24/04/2026
Regional Transit News - Colorado and BNSF Reach Passenger Rail Deal - Bustang Funding Challenge: Finding a Permanent Solution
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 24/04/2026
In the news: here's what's happening locally and across the region. - YVRTA Establishes Executive Director Hiring Committee - A Transit Career Comes Full Circle - Steamboat Springs Transit Summer Service Launches April 13 - Paid Parking at Steamboat Ski Resort: City Officials Raise Concerns
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 24/04/2026
April Update: 2026 Budget Public Hearing Monday + Executive Director Search The YVRTA Board meets Monday, April 27 from 4-6 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall and online via Zoom. 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit www.friendsofyvrta.org/april-update...
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April Update: 2026 Budget Public Hearing Monday + Executive Director Search
The YVRTA Board meets Monday, April 27 from 4-6 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall (178 West Jefferson Avenue) and online via Zoom. It's a full agenda: highlights include a public hearing and adoption of the 20...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 11/04/2026
Fascinating passenger rail developments happening in Colorado 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 01/04/2026
steamboatpilot.com/news/yampa-valley-regional-transportation-authority-establishes-hiring-committee-for-executive-director/
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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority establishes hiring committee for executive director
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority is taking key administrative steps toward launching coordinated transit service across Routt and Moffat counties, forming a hiring committee for its ...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 01/04/2026
The YVRTA hiring committee is looking for a regional transportation expert to help find the right Executive Director. Have transit experience? Get involved! #transit #Colorado #hiring #publicservice #volunteers #transportation #YampaValley #transitjobs 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 01/04/2026
YVRTA takes a big step: hiring committee established for its first-ever Executive Director. Board retreat planned for spring to set timelines and objectives. steamboatpilot.com/news/yampa-valley-regional-transportation-authority-establishes-hiring-committee-for-executive-director/ 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority establishes hiring committee for executive director
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority is taking key administrative steps toward launching coordinated transit service across Routt and Moffat counties, forming a hiring committee for its ...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 27/03/2026
YVRTA Board meets Monday 3/30 at 4pm, Hayden Town Hall + Zoom. Full agenda: 2026 budget, executive staffing committee, website development. us02web.zoom.us/meetings/854... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 26/03/2026
Transportation named one of four strategic priorities for 2026 at Steamboat's inaugural State of the City address @steamboatsprings.bsky.social steamboatpilot.com/news/steamboat-springs-hosts-inaugural-state-of-the-city-address/ 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Steamboat Springs hosts inaugural State of the City address
At Steamboat Springs’ first-ever State of the City address Thursday, city leaders reflected on 2025 accomplishments while outlining a 2026 agenda focused on housing, transportation, environmental sust...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 18/03/2026
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 17/03/2026
An incredible transit opportunity here in the Yampa Valley - come drive for @steamboatsprings.bsky.social Transit! 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit #hiring www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN0D...
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Steamboat Springs Transit - Recruitment
YouTube video by City of Steamboat Springs
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 07/03/2026
YVRTA Board meets online Monday March 9th to review Insurance policy. Regular monthly meetings continue last Monday of each month. us02web.zoom.us/meetings/864... 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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YVRTA Authority Special Meeting
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
The path forward: treat transit the way we treat roads. A small, permanent share of transportation revenue for a program that is working, growing, and connecting Colorado. The communities from Craig to Trinidad, Sterling to Alamosa, deserve a permanent seat at the transportation table.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
Colorado leads ALL 50 states in rural transit ridership, 17 million rural trips in 2022, 3x the next-closest state. 53 of 64 counties connect to Bustang. Crested Butte Outrider ridership grew 71% in three years. People use this because they need it.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
For Craig, Steamboat, Sterling, Lamar, Trinidad, Alamosa, Gunnison: Bustang Outrider is the ONLY public intercity transit. No Greyhound. No Amtrak. No alternative. Craig-Denver runs daily, 365 days a year. It's a lifeline, not a line item.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
We don't call highway construction a "deficit." We don't ask I-70 to cover its costs through tolls. We invest in roads because they're public infrastructure. Bustang is the same kind of investment, at a fraction of the price. The Floyd Hill cost overrun alone would fund Bustang for 8.2 years.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
What Colorado spends on highways without blinking: - Floyd Hill: $905M for 8 miles (29% cost overrun) - Central 70: $2.2B for 10 miles - I-270: $806M for 6 miles A full decade of Bustang ($250M) costs 27% of Floyd Hill alone.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
The "$25 million deficit"? That's 1.14% of CDOT's $2.2 billion annual budget. So what does Colorado routinely invest in roads?
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
Bustang just turned 10. In that decade: 2+ million passenger trips. 20 routes serving all four corners of the state. Record 385,248 trips in 2025, up 21% year over year. Demand is growing faster than any other CDOT program. This is what success looks like.
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 28/02/2026
This story deserves more context @theaspentimes.bsky.social : www.aspentimes.com/news/colorad... Let's try a better approach: "Colorado's Best Transit Investment Needs a Permanent Home" @ridebustang.bsky.social @colorado.gov 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit
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Colorado’s Bustang bus service is facing a $25 million annual deficit as state pilot program ends, federal funds dry up
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s popular Bustang bus service is running on empty. Ridership on the Bustang has doubled in the past three years to more than 350,000 bus trips annually, accor...
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Friends of Yampa Valley RTA @friendsofyvrta.org · 26/02/2026
Step by step Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority continues to make progress on becoming a reality for community members and the local workforce as its board works toward solidifying an operational structure. 🚌🐎🏔️⛷️ #transit www.steamboatpilot.com/news/transpo...
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Transportation authority chooses banking partner, eyes state funding to launch transit service
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority continues to make progress on becoming a reality for community members and the local workforce as its board works toward solidifying an operational s...
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