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Town Of Carbondale Introduces Carbondale Downtowner - KEY FEATURES: Service Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Service Area: Carbondale Town Limits Free Rides: No fare required, making transportation accessible to everyone. How to Ride: Request rides with the Downtowner App or by calling (970) 504-0054

Town Of Carbondale Introduces Carbondale Downtowner Pilot Program

The Town of Carbondale, in partnership with the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), is initiating a pilot program for the Carbondale Downtowner, a complimentary transportation service accessible to all residents and visitors within the town limits of Carbondale. This innovative service will officially begin operations on July 1st, providing a convenient and sustainable way to

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RIDER ALERT: 27th Street Station Detour

RFTA News / Joni Christenson

Please be advised of an upcoming detour impacting 27th Street Station loading and unloaded locations starting Monday, June 24th to Wednesday, July 3rd. Please see the map below for details on these temporary bus stop locations during this time. • Upvalley (UV) buses will load and unload, east of 27th Street Station on Blake

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Rio Grande Trail Asphalt Repair Project Construction Impacts Updates

RFTA News / Joni Christenson

PHASE ONE of asphalt repair that started in May, on the Rio Grande Trail from Emma Road to Hooks Spur Trailhead (mile post 21.5 to 20.5) is OPEN. PHASE TWO of asphalt repair started on June 3rd, on the Rio Grande Trail from Hook Spur trailhead to Rock Bottom Ranch, mile post 20.5 to 18.5.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Roaring Fork Bridge CLOSURE Until January, 2025

RFTA News / Joni Christenson

Starting on July 15th, 2024 the Roaring Fork Bridge will be closed until January, 2025. The Roaring Fork Bridge is located along the Rio Grande Trail (RGT) just west of the Carbondale Park & Ride at mile post 11.5. The Rio Grande Trail will be closed from mile post 11.1 to 11.9. The Roaring Fork

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Phase Two – Rio Grande Trail Asphalt Repair Project Construction Impacts Starting June 3rd

RFTA News / Joni Christenson

PHASE TWO of asphalt repair is starting on Monday, June 3rd, on the Rio Grande Trail from Hook Spur trailhead to Rock Bottom Ranch, mile post 20.5 to 18.5. This section of the trail will be CLOSED until further notice. Please follow the detour for your safety and the safety of our workers. DETOUR ROUTE:

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Celebrate Colorado Bike to Work Day on June 26th

RFTA News / Jamie Tatsuno

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned bike commuter, here’s your chance to get off on the right foot this summer. Join your fellow cyclists for BikeThere! Garfield County on June 26 (which is also Colorado Bike to Work Day) for free snacks, swag and camaraderie! We’re teaming up with Garfield County Libraries to host mini-events at each town’s

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How to Travel to Aspen Highlands by Bus to Catch the Maroon Bells Shuttle

RFTA News / Yazmin Carlson

BEFORE YOUR TRIP Make a Maroon Bells Shuttle reservation in advance at: aspenchamber.org/maroon-bells Make sure you have your shuttle reservation when you arrive. Save it to your phone or print it and bring it with you. DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELING TO ASPEN HIGHLANDS From Aspen Downtown Aspen/Rubey Park Transit Center TO Aspen Highlands The FREE CM

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Phase One – Rio Grande Trail Asphalt Repair Project Construction Impacts Starting May 20th

RFTA News / Joni Christenson

PHASE ONE of asphalt repair is starting on Monday, May 20th, on the Rio Grande Trail from Emma Road to Hooks Spur Trailhead (mile post 21.5 to 20.5). This section of the trail will be CLOSED until further notice. Please follow the detour for your safety and the safety of our workers. DETOUR ROUTE: Take

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RIDER ALERT: Highway 82 Snowmass Canyon Resurfacing Project: Bus Delays Expected Starting May 28th

RFTA News / Jamie Tatsuno

Please be aware of an upcoming construction project that may affect your travel with RFTA. On Hwy 82 in Snowmass Canyon, a resurfacing project begins this month from May 28-June 28 that will affect all traffic and cause delays. Read the Colorado Department of Transportation’s project information page. This will affect the Roaring Fork Valley

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The RFTA Summer Service Schedules Begin Monday, June 3, 2024

RFTA News / Yazmin Carlson

Plan your commute changes accordingly and preview the RFTA SUMMER schedules below. PREVIEW SCHEDULES NOW: Roaring Fork Valley Local (L) Schedule VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Schedule Hogback (HGB) Schedule Ride Glenwood (RG) Schedule Carbondale Circulator (CC) Schedule Woody Creek (WC) Schedule Snowmass Village (SM/SMV) Schedule Aspen Music Festival and School City of Aspen Free Shuttles Preview

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