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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
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Mountain Rail charges toward November launch of Phase 1 service (Denver-Granby). Project on track to eventually link Yampa Valley with Front Range @colorado.gov

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Mountain Rail charges toward November launch of Phase 1 passenger rail service
Members of the Mountain Rail Coalition gathered virtually on Jan. 22 to celebrate key milestones, strategize on sustaining political support and advance station planning as the Colorado Department of ...
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February 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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YVRTA Board meets online Tuesday Feb 10 to review procurement policy. Regular monthly meetings continue last Monday of each month.

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RTA Special Meeting Procurement Policy and RFQ for Banking
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February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Winter Carnival this weekend! Take SST - extra buses running, continuous service after Saturday's Night Extravaganza. Street parking unavailable Saturday.

steamboatsprings.net/sst @steamboatsprings.bsky.social @steamboatresort.bsky.social

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See weekend closures, detour routes for Steamboat Winter Carnival street events
With snow being moved onto Lincoln Avenue for this weekend’s 113th Winter Carnival street events, the city will use a circular detour plan to serve U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday and Sunday. The detours ...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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A freshly minted Regional Transportation Authority - Congrats again to YVRTA

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Colorado Department of Local Affairs Certificate of Organization for the Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority
January 27, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Next YVRTA Board meeting: 4pm Monday, Jan 26 at Hayden Town Hall also us02web.zoom.us/meetings/854....

The Board continues work. Public attendance encouraged.

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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority
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January 25, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Congrats to YVRTA for receiving the Environmental Cairn Award! From @westernresilience.bsky.social - and read more from @steamboatradio.bsky.social

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steamboatradio.com/2026/01/23/meet-the-recipients-of-this-years-environmental-leadership-awards/
Meet the recipients of this year’s Environmental Leadership Awards
By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.   The Western Resilience Center recognized the contributions of local community groups and leaders at the Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony Thursday at Bud Werner Memorial Library. The 12 recipients were
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January 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Thanks to @colorado.gov and @colorail.bsky.social opening their doors this morning to a great event. Many good discussions and energy for transit all around Colorado.

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colorail.bsky.social ColoRail @colorail.bsky.social · 21d
Join Gov. Polis and ColoRail for a major transportation event at the Governor's Mansion on Wednesday.
In person and remote registration here:
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Events — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
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January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Great news out of the Roaring Fork Valley:

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RFTA ridership increases 36% during fare-free pilot
RFTA’s fare-free pilot boosted ridership among new and occasional riders, but leaders say adjusting fare structures — not expanding free fares — is the focus for long-term growth.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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The Yampa Valley RTA is officially underway! First board meeting elected officers and set next steps. Six communities, one regional transit vision. Excited to see this come together.

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Macys elected chair of Regional Transportation Authority board at first official meeting since voter approval
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority had its first official meeting since its formation was approved by local voters last month, marking a pivotal moment in which the entity began transi...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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The first meeting of the new board for the Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority is at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Hayden Town Hall.

Details co.routt.co.us/AgendaCenter...

www.steamboatradio.com/2025/12/28/northwest-colorado-news-for-monday-dec-29-2025/

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Northwest Colorado News for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025
By Shannon Lukens.   The snow finally started to arrive over the weekend. Snowplows were out clearing the streets overnight. Steamboat Resort reported 12” of new snow at mid-mountain and 15” at the su...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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We're trying our best
transitcenter.bsky.social TransitCenter @transitcenter.bsky.social · Dec 17
A few thoughts on why the latent popularity of car-free living hasn’t translated to the funding changes necessary to make it possible:

The millions of people who would like to drive less aren’t organized, so elected officials rarely hear from them, allowing the car-dominated status quo to fester.
humantransit.bsky.social Jarrett Walker @humantransit.bsky.social · Dec 11
An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.

The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.

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December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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“With the help of these funds, the purchase of two buses will allow Steamboat Springs Transit to retire two old diesel buses and move toward a modern, fully hybrid/electric fleet, serving one of the top rural transit systems in the nation,”

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Steamboat Springs lands $1.5M in transit money from Western Slope transportation funding package
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse announced over $8 million in funding for four projects across the Congressional District for transportation systems across the Western Slope, with over $1.5 million going to Steam...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Great news for @steamboatsprings.bsky.social transit!

".. SST will receive funding to buy new hybrid buses.."

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bennet.senate.gov Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · Nov 25
I'm glad to have helped secure over $60 million in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help communities across Colorado invest in zero- or low-emission buses and bus infrastructure.

This funding will build on our work to help make Colorado's public transit system cleaner.
Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Over $60 Million for Colorado Transportation Projects - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed over $60 million for thirteen Colorado projects from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Buses & Bus Facilities ...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Today, I’m grateful for all the passenger rail & transit professionals making mobility happen every day, including those responsible for these trips I took this year. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your’s! 🦃🍁
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Winter is here and so are the new schedules

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Steamboat Springs Transit Shifts Gears into Winter
Winter Operations Run from Nov. 29 to April 12, 2026
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November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Voters in communities as diverse as Yampa Valley, Colorado and Kalamazoo, Mich. all said yes to public transportation on Tuesday, approving billions in new funding for light rail, buses and more as well as establishing at least once new transit agency.
Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America — Streetsblog USA
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Looking forward to the regional governments forming a Board and beginning the work.

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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority looks ahead following voter approval
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority has cleared a key hurdle toward becoming a reality, with voters in six local jurisdictions — Steamboat Springs, Craig, unincorporated Routt County, H...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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"Yampa Valley RTA Formation Passes by Wide Margins Everywhere"

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Yampa Valley RTA Formation passes by wide margins everywhere
The closest vote totals came from Yampa, where the ‘yes’ votes still won by a 56-44 margin.Six jurisdictions in the Yampa Valley will form a Regional Transportation Authority after voters in Routt and...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Your voice matters, especially in local elections where policies impact your daily life. Read below for tips on voter registration, polling places and doing your research.
Everything you need to know to vote in Routt County
Mark your calendar for Nov. 4
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October 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Thank you to all the people of the Yampa Valley who made the RTA Formation formally accepted.

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Yampa Valley voters approve all local ballot initiatives, including RTA formation
Yampa Valley voters approved all initiatives on the 2025 ballot, including a measure that will form the Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority, according to unofficial results reported Tuesday...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM