2050 Regional Transit Plan & Specialized Transportation Plan
Spring 2024 Public Feedback Summary (April 30 – May 17, 2024)
Introduction
Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) held an in-person open house on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the City Administration Building in Colorado Springs for the 2050 Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan. The open house was an opportunity for the public to help shape the future of transit in the growing Pikes Peak Region.
The purpose of the open house was to:
- Inform and educate the community about the planning process, existing services, and route conditions, and how feedback will be incorporated into the final plan.
- Collect input that can be incorporated into screening criteria and ultimately inform outcomes/recommendations.
- Consult with attendees to help prioritize proposed transit improvements.
The public open house was promoted through various channels resulting in about 45 in-person attendees over a two-hour window. Advertising included posting information on the plan’s website, social media channels, city-wide e-blasts, and through the plan’s stakeholder committees. In addition, 300 flyers were distributed to community gathering locations throughout the City, as well as distributed on all MMT buses. A complete summary of the promotional materials can be found in Appendix E-1.
Open House Photos
Figure E-1: Pictures from the in-person open house on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Background
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) is leading the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), of which both the 2050 Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan are component plans. The LRTP informs the long-term transportation strategy for Pikes Peak. PPACG works with local jurisdictions and concurrent planning efforts to inform the LRTP.
The 2050 Regional Transit Plan identifies potential improvements to the transit system that respond to the current needs and expected growth between now and 2050. The 2050 Regional Transit Plan goals are to:
- Make transit competitive with other ways to travel throughout the region.
- Provide access to jobs, schools, medical facilities, social events, and community activities.
- Maintain or improve services to the people who need it the most.
- Deploy technology to both improve agency operations and the customer experience.
- Promote environmental stewardship.
The 2050 Specialized Transportation Plan is necessary for receiving federal funding on transportation programs tailored to older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low incomes. The plan assesses the conditions and potential improvements for transit and paratransit, along with specialized transit options and human services for the target populations.
The recommendations in the 2050 Regional Transit and Specialized Transportation Plans will be incorporated into the LRTP. The draft LRTP will be available for public comment in Fall of 2024.
Format
The open house featured a series of informational stations arranged around the room to encourage participant interaction. Each station included a feedback exercise allowing participants to participate in the room or through a QR code.
Participants were asked to sign in with their name, organization, and email address before receiving a room legend, project factsheet, and comment card. A set of participation guidelines and key terms and definitions were included with the room legend. Participants were asked to collaborate and respect the ideas of others.
The six informational stations summarized the plan process and overview, existing conditions, the proposed 2050 Transit Vision, the proposed 2050 Specialized Transportation strategies, what we’ve heard, and next steps. Project staff were available at each station to answer participant questions or discuss specific topics. Before leaving the open house, participants were directed to a comment station where they could provide specific project feedback either handwritten or digitally.
A virtual open house was launched on the project website on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for members of the public who could not attend the open house. The self-guided open house featured the same materials as the in-person event. The physical comment card was recreated as a digital comment card in SurveyMonkey to collect priority information on the proposed transit and specialized transportation improvements. In addition to the in-person and virtual open house, two additional pop-up events were hosted. A Specialized Plan open house pop-up was hosted at The Independence Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. to ensure members of the specialized transportation community could provide feedback. A virtual office hour was hosted on Friday, May 17,2024, from 12 – 1 p.m., which included a brief presentation and an opportunity for Q&A with the project team.
Public Feedback Overview
Public input at the open house was collected via comment cards (digital and print) and conversations with project staff. The digital comment card remained accessible on the website until Friday, May 17, 2024.
Approximately 114 community members provided feedback or attended an open house event. Seven physical comment cards with unique zip codes were submitted at the open house. 66 unique responses from 31 of the 48 Colorado Springs zip codes were provided through the digital comment card, with most responses (7) coming from just north of downtown.
Community members shared feedback on various topics with project staff including services and operations, connectivity, accessibility, building partnerships, future planning considerations, and funding. Below is a high-level summary of what was heard:
- The City of Colorado Springs is a car-centric City. Increased or improved transit services will create a more competitive travel option and could increase ridership. Improved services and operations are key to shifting the culture and mindset around transit in the City.
- The northern and eastern regions of the city and military installations do not have adequate services. In addition, transit connections to downtown, attractions, and other regional centers should be established.
- Transit information and services should be accessible to all. This includes physical access to infrastructure as well as navigating the transit system.
- With a growing population, educating future users about the transit system will ensure all can navigate it effectively. Transit education and awareness can be increased through community partnerships.
- The needs of older adults in the future will be different than the current generation. Consider future technologies and the need to educate older adults about transit.
- Consider transit-supportive land use and development code changes to accommodate service expansion and reduce communities being cut off from grocery stores, medical facilities, and education.
- Funding for implementation will be important to consider for both plans.
The following sections describe additional feedback gathered by station (both in-person and digitally).
Accessing Transportation Information
Participants were asked how they like to find information about their transportation options (Figure E-2):
- Look up information online and navigate myself
- Have a friend or caretaker handle the issue
- Phone call with a professional coordinator/broker who handles the issue
- Text messaging with a professional coordinator/broker who handles the issue
- Online chat with a professional coordinator/broker who handles the issue
Over 80% of respondents selected “Look up information online and navigate it myself.”.
2050 Regional Transit Plan
Draft 2050 Transit Vision
Based on stakeholder feedback and work conducted in previous planning processes like ConnectCOS, the project team developed a draft 2050 Transit Vision. The vision is made up of seven proposed elements (Figure E-3) that holistically address transit needs through a mixture of expanding service and introducing innovative technology.
The proposed 2050 Transit Vision elements are:
- Enhanced Bus 15-Minute Frequency: Six enhanced bus routes to provide fast, frequent and reliable service to corridors with the highest concentration of existing and future jobs and residents. These routes would operate every 15 minutes or better during the day on weekdays and weekends and 30 minutes at all other times.
- New/Enhanced Crosstown Routes: New crosstown routes improve north-south and east-west crosstown travel and serve several key corridors. These routes would operate every 30 minutes all day, seven days a week.
- On-Demand Service: Six different on-demand zones throughout the region. Riders can request rides via a call-in number or mobile application. Vehicles can pick up and drop off riders anywhere within the boundaries of the given zone.
- Improved Frequency on Existing Routes: All existing routes would be improved to run at least every 30 minutes all day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- New Fixed-Route Service: Two new express routes connecting downtown Colorado Springs with Monument and Falcon. Six new local bus routes to improve connectivity to the eastern and northern parts of Colorado Springs, including Bannis Lewis Ranch and Garden of the Gods. All new routes would operate every 30 minutes all day.
- Earlier/Later Service on All Routes: Service on all routes would begin at 6:00 AM on weekdays, 6:30 AM on Saturdays, and 7:00 AM on Sundays. Service would be extended until midnight on weekdays and Saturdays and until 9:00 PM on Sundays.
- Investment in Transit Facilities, Bus Stops, and Bus Speed/Reliability: Investment in additional infrastructure to improve access and attract more riders. This would support new or expanded transit centers, new mobility hubs for first/last mile connections, bus stops with additional sidewalk connections or new benches/shelters, and speed/reliability improvements to speed up bus service and ensure on-time operations.
Public Priorities
Participants responded with their top three transit priorities. Participants shared their feedback by placing a colored dot on a station board (Figure E-4) or by sharing feedback on the digital or print comment card, which is summarized in Table 1.
From the feedback collected, the top Transit Vision Priorities are the following:
- Earlier/later service on all routes
- Investment in transit facilities, bus stops, and bus speed/reliability
- Improved frequency on existing routes.
Table E-1. Summary of Transit Vision Element Priorities
| Transit Vision Element | Open House Responses* | Virtual Open House Responses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced bus 15-minute frequency | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| New/enhanced crosstown routes | 6 | 23 | 29 |
| New fixed-route service | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| On-demand service | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Improved frequency on existing routes | 9 | 28 | 37 |
| Earlier/later service on all routes | 12 | 35 | 47 |
| Investment in transit facilities, bus stops, and bus speed/reliability | 12 | 27 | 39 |
*Includes responses from board exercises and physical comment cards.
The top three priorities align with the discussions between project staff and participants at the open house regarding increasing the competitiveness of transit compared to single-occupancy vehicles and the overall appeal of using transit in Colorado Springs.
Additional Feedback
In addition to their priorities, the public had the opportunity to provide feedback on additional considerations for the Regional Transit Plan through the physical and digital comment card. A summary of the key themes is provided below.
- Connectivity: The plan should focus on connecting destinations within the City of Colorado Springs. The publicadvocated for improved connectivity between major destinations, including the airport, new housing developments, and tourist destinations or attractions. Regional connections shared include destinations like Monument, Falcon, Woodland Park, and Manitou.
- Rail: A light rail or trolley system connecting areas to downtown was suggested to help increase City connectivity. Participants also shared a need for regional connectivity through Front Range Passenger Rail.
- Expanded Weekday Services: The service hours and frequency of service should be improved to attract riders and support jobs. The public recommended increasing service hours to include weekday service beginning at 5 a.m. and weekend service to begin at 6 a.m. Additionally, the public advocated for buses to run until midnight. In addition, the public recommended increasing the frequency of buses to reduce wait times for shift workers.
- Enhanced Service: The public advocated for additional enhanced transit services on North Nevada, Colorado Avenue, and connecting University of Colorado – Colorado Springs. Additional fixed-route services should be implemented to connect northern and eastern parts of Colorado Springs.
- Infrastructure: Infrastructure improvements should increase fixed-route service reliability, support multi-modal travel, and bus stop amenities. The public recommended dedicated bus lanes on major transit routes. In addition, improvements to the infrastructure at bus stops were recommended to protect riders from inclement weather.
- Bicycles: The public shared they would like to see more ways to connect bicycle riders with public transit, such as connecting bus lanes to transit service or including bicycle racks at bus stops or bus racks on bikes.
- Safety: Increase safety at bus stops from vehicle traffic.
- Operations: Improve operations to enhance riders’ experience and increase ridership. This includes increased pay for transit employees, improved reliability, and increased regular maintenance of buses and bus stops. Provide real-time bus information at kiosks at bus stops.
- Fares: Consider low-cost or fee-free travel on certain routes to increase ridership.
- Accessibility: Improve accessibility to bus stops for all modes of travel and all riders. Improve the accessibility of the vehicle fleet for fixed-route services, including reducing noise for sensory-sensitive riders.
- Planning: Coordinate future transit planning with improved land-use codes to improve the effectiveness of housing, access to essential services, and transit. Explore creative policies to incentivize transit use.
Paratransit & Specialized Transportation Services
Specialized transportation is service designed for individuals which offers door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation (as well as door-through-door, in certain circumstances). Specialized transportation may require advanced reservations and is usually operated by funded non-profit (e.g., Envida, Silver Key Services, Fountain Valley Senior Center).
Paratransit services is a transit agency service provided by transit agencies for individuals with disabilities who cannot independently use transit services some or all of the time. Paratransit operates the same days and hours as local fixed-route transit service covering areas within 3/4 mile of existing routes. It is often called “ADA complementary paratransit”, as it exists to ensure transit complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2050 Specialized Transportation Plan
Specialized Transportation Issues, Needs, and Solutions
The 2050 Specialized Transportation strategies focus on increasing coordination between human services, regional planners, and organizations who provide transportation for people of all ages and abilities.
The Specialized Transportation proposed solutions are the following:
- Coordinate all resources and instruction for bus drivers in one location.
- Establish a single database of all registered and eligible riders shared between all the specialized, paratransit, and transit providers in the region.
- Create programs to reimburse people for Uber, Lyft, and taxi rides in situations where no transit is available or there is a personal emergency.
- 24/7 phone hotline and website to help direct people to the most appropriate transportation options.
- Set new standards of service for all specialized transit providers receiving funding from PPACG & MMT.
- Prioritize vehicle purchases so they are appropriately sized, shared between agencies, and regularly maintained.
- Improvements to help people access bus stops more safety, including sidewalks, safer crosswalks, shelters, and lighting.
Public Priorities
The project team asked participants to choose their the three most important specialized transportation strategies through an in-room exercise (Figure E-5) and physical and virtual comment cards.
The top priorities shared are:
- Improvements to help people access bus stops more safety, including sidewalks, safer crosswalks, shelters, and lighting.
- Prioritize vehicle purchases so they are appropriately sized, shared between agencies, and regularly maintained.
- 24/7 phone hotline and website to help direct people to the most appropriate transportation options.
- Set new standards of service for all specialized transit providers receiving funding from PPACG & MMT received the same number of responses.
Table E-2. Summary of Priority Specialized Transportation Strategies.
| Specialized Transportation Plan Strategy | Open House Responses* | Virtual Open House Responses | Specialized Open House Pop-Up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate all resources and instruction for bus drivers in one location | 3 | 17 | 2 | 22 |
| Establish a single database of all registered and eligible riders shared between all the specialized, paratransit, and transit providers in the region | 6 | 14 | 8 | 28 |
| Create programs to reimburse people for Uber, Lyft and taxi rides in situations where no transit is available or there is a personal emergency. | 5 | 14 | 4 | 23 |
| 24/7 phone hotline and website to help direct people to the most appropriate transportation options: | 10 | 13 | 11 | 34 |
| Set new standards of service for all specialized transit providers receiving funding from PPACG & MMT. | 7 | 16 | 6 | 29 |
| Prioritize vehicle purchases so they are appropriately sized, shared between agencies, and regularly maintained. | 5 | 23 | 6 | 34 |
| Improvements to help people access bus stops more safety, including sidewalks, safer crosswalks, shelters, and lighting. | 14 | 44 | 12 | 70 |
*Includes responses from board exercises and physical comment cards.
The overwhelming support for improvements focused on accessibility and safety aligns with feedback provided throughout the planning process.
Specialized Transportation Experience
The project team asked participants to rank the following priorities when receiving specialized transportation (listed in order of rank with one being their top priority):
- Better on-time performance and reliable pick-up and drop-off service
- Thoughtful customer service, including sensitivity to disabilities
- Service available 24 hours a day (particularly during the evenings, late nights, and early mornings)
- Service available seven days a week
- Less diversions and stops picking up / dropping off other passengers during your trip
- Less time between when I need to reserve a ride and when I get the ride
- A centralized simple method for booking a ride
- More comfortable vehicles
- Personal assistance getting into the vehicle and getting through the front door of my destination
The top three priorities most commonly shared on all comment cards included better on-time performance and reliable pick-up and drop off, thoughtful customer service, and service hours particularly service in the evenings, late night, or early mornings. This ranking reiterates feedback heard prior about the importance of creating an inclusive transportation system focused on riders’ experiences.
Provider Preference
The project team also asked participants if they had a preference on who is responsible for their specialized transportation rides. The responses were evenly split between a preference for a government or public sector provider (41%) and no preference (57%). Previous feedback showed a similar split, with some specialized transportation riders preferring a specific service and others using several services to meet their needs.
Additional Feedback
In addition to sharing their plan priorities, the public had the opportunity to provide additional thoughts for the Specialized Transportation Plan. A summary of the key themes is provided below.
- Accessibility: Accessibility to existing fixed-route and express-route services is not adequate for riders with disabilities. Create a complete sidewalk system so fixed-route bus stops can be reached by all riders. Ensure all express routes allow for paratransit services. The fixed-route buses are loud and not friendly to riders with sensory issues, which creates accessibility issues and reduces user experience.
- User Experience: The current system (fixed-route, specialized and paratransit services) is difficult to navigate, is not welcoming, and can be cumbersome. Consider centralizing services into one public or private entity to increase efficiencies rather than sharing information between several providers. Equip drivers with training to be sensitive and courteous to all disabilities. Introduce an option to set up a long-term schedule with paratransit providers to reduce the need for calling and scheduling routine rides.
- Flexibility: The current specialized and paratransit system is not flexible when a rider books multiple rides for a day, but one cancels. Riders recommend the creation of a more flexible system, that can be adapted to riders’ needs.
- Vouchers: A voucher system for on-demand service should be explored to increase flexibility in the services disabled riders can take.
- Operations: Introduce more routes for specialized and paratransit services to provide more freedom for riders. Expand paratransit service beyond the federally required ¾ mile radius from fixed-route stations.
Next Steps
The project team will review technical analyses and public feedback provided throughout the planning process and prioritize the proposed regional transit and specialized transportation improvements. This step will include the development of an implementation plan. The draft 2050 Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan will be published in the summer of 2024. Both plans will then be incorporated into the LRTP planning process in Fall 2024 and transition into the adoption process, which will include additional public engagement opportunities.
Appendix E-1: Open House Promotional Materials
Flyer
Advisory Committee Promotional Toolkit
Mountain Metropolitan Transit
2050 Regional Transit Plan & Specialized Transportation Plan
Help us promote the upcoming open house! – April 2024
Share in an e-blast or community newsletter.
English:
Attention transit enthusiasts! We need your input to help shape the future of transit in Colorado Springs! Join us at the 2050 Regional Transit and Specialized Transportation Plans Open House.
Stop by anytime on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building (30 S Nevada Ave) to hear about the potential ways transit can meet growing regional needs, learn the criteria used to select promising solutions for the Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan, and help prioritize future solutions.
Together, we can create a more connected and efficient transit system that works for everyone. See you there!
Spanish:
¡Atención entusiastas del tránsito! ¡Necesitamos su opinión para ayudar a dar forma al futuro del tránsito en Colorado Springs! Acompáñenos en la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas del Plan de Tránsito Regional y el Plan de Transporte Especializado 2050.
Acompáñenos el martes 30 de abril de 2024, entre las 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. en el Edificio de la Administración de la Ciudad (30 S Neveda Ave) para escuchar acerca de las maneras potenciales en que el tránsito puede satisfacer las crecientes necesidades regionales, aprenda los criterios utilizados para seleccionar soluciones prometedoras para el Plan Regional de Tránsito y el Plan Especializado de Transporte, y ayudar a priorizar soluciones futuras.
Juntos, podemos crear un sistema de tránsito más conectado y eficiente que funcione para todos. ¡Nos vemos allí!
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English:
Attention transit enthusiasts!
We need your input to help shape the future of transit in Colorado Springs! Join us at the 2050 Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan Open House.
Stop by anytime on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building (30 S Nevada Ave) to review current conditions, learn about draft recommendations, and help us prioritize transit improvements.
Spanish:
¡Atención entusiastas del tránsito! ¡Necesitamos su opinión para ayudar a dar forma al futuro del tránsito en Colorado Springs! Acompáñenos en la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas del Plan de Tránsito Regional y el Plan de Transporte Especializado 2050.
Pase en cualquier momento el martes 30 de abril de 2024, entre las 4:30 pm y las 6:30 p.m. en el edificio de la Administración Municipal (30 S Nevada Ave) para revisar las condiciones actuales, aprender sobre los borradores de recomendaciones y ayudarnos a priorizar las mejoras en el tránsito.
Spread the word by sharing the attached flyer or include the flyer .jpeg in your digital communications!
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Public E-Blasts
Dear [x]
Join the City of Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) at an upcoming public open house!
Come by to hear about the potential ways transit can meet growing regional needs, learn the criteria used to select promising solutions for the Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan, and help prioritize future solutions.
When: Stop by anytime on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
For more information about the plans, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/2050-regional-transit-and-specialized-transit-plans.
Spread the Word:
Invite your friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Together, we can create a more connected and efficient transit system that works for everyone. See you there!
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Acompañe a la Cuidad de Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) y el Consejo de Gobiernos del Área de Pikes Peak (PPACG) en nuestra próxima jornada de puertas abiertas.
Venga a escuchar las posibles formas en que el tránsito puede satisfacer las crecientes necesidades regionales, conozca los criterios utilizados para seleccionar soluciones prometedoras para el Plan de Tránsito Regional y el Plan de Transporte Especializado, y ayude a priorizar soluciones futuras.
Cuándo: Acompáñenos entre las 4:30 p.m. y las 6:30 p.m. el martes 30 de abril de 2024.
Dónde: Edificio de la Administración Municipal, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
El estacionamiento será validado para el estacionamiento del Edificio de Administración de la Ciudad por hasta 2 horas.
Corre la voz: Invite a sus amigos, compañeros de trabajo y vecinos. Juntos, podemos crear un sistema de transporte más conectado y eficiente que funcione para todos. ¡Nos vemos allí!
Public E-Blast Reminder
Join the City of Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) at an upcoming public open house!
Come by to hear about the potential ways transit can meet growing regional needs, learn the criteria used to select promising solutions for the Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan, and help prioritize future solutions.
When: Stop by anytime on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
Additionally, PikeRide is offering two free 30-minute trips on a PikeRide to help get to and from the upcoming open house. Use PPACGTRANSIT on the PikeRide app, and it is only valid for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The closest hubs for parking are the CAB, Plaza of the Rockies, South Tejon Strip, and Pikes Peak Ave Downtown.
For more information about the plans, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/2050-regional-transit-and-specialized-transit-plans.
Spread the Word:
Invite your friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Together, we can create a more connected and efficient transit system that works for everyone. See you there!
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Acompañe a la Cuidad de Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) y el Consejo de Gobiernos del Área de Pikes Peak (PPACG) en nuestra próxima jornada de puertas abiertas.
Venga a escuchar las posibles formas en que el tránsito puede satisfacer las crecientes necesidades regionales, conozca los criterios utilizados para seleccionar soluciones prometedoras para el Plan de Tránsito Regional y el Plan de Transporte Especializado, y ayude a priorizar soluciones futuras.
Cuándo: Acompáñenos entre las 4:30 p.m. y las 6:30 p.m. el martes 30 de abril de 2024.
Dónde: Edificio de la Administración Municipal, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
El estacionamiento será validado para el estacionamiento del Edificio de Administración de la Ciudad por hasta 2 horas.
Además, PikeRide ofrece dos viajes gratuitos de 30 minutos en PikeRide para ayudar a llegar y regresar de la próxima jornada de puertas abiertas. Utilice PPACGTRANSIT en la aplicación PikeRide y solo es válido para el martes 30 de abril de 2024. Los centros de estacionamiento más cercanos son CAB, Plaza of the Rockies, South Tejon Strip y Pikes Peak Ave Downtown.
Corre la voz: Invite a sus amigos, compañeros de trabajo y vecinos. Juntos, podemos crear un sistema de transporte más conectado y eficiente que funcione para todos. ¡Nos vemos allí!
Advisory Committee E-Blasts
Dear Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members,
Thank you to those who attended the committee’s second meeting. As mentioned, please find an official invitation and promotional toolkit for the upcoming open house.
Join the City of Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) at an upcoming open house.
Come by to hear about the potential ways transit can meet growing regional needs, learn the criteria used to select promising solutions for the Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan, and help prioritize future strategies.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, drop by between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
Help spread the Word:
Please share the meeting information through your communication channels and networks. For your convenience, attached is recommended language for website and social media announcements, newsletter content, or e-blasts – all helpful ways to encourage participation in this event.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Sincerely,
The MMT 2050 Regional Transit & Specialized Transportation Plans
Stakeholder Committee Reminder
Dear Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members,
As a reminder, join the City of Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) at an upcoming open house.
Come by to hear about the potential ways transit can meet growing regional needs, learn the criteria used to select promising solutions for the Regional Transit Plan and Specialized Transportation Plan, and help prioritize future strategies.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, drop by between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
Additionally, PikeRide is offering two free 30-minute trips on a PikeRide to help get to and from the upcoming open house. Use PPACGTRANSIT on the PikeRide app, which is only valid for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The closest hubs for parking are the CAB, Plaza of the Rockies, South Tejon Strip, and Pikes Peak Ave Downtown.
Help spread the Word:
Please share the open house through your communication channels and networks. For your convenience, we have reattached the stakeholder media toolkit with recommended language for websites, social media, and newsletters.
See you soon!
Sincerely,
The MMT 2050 Regional Transit & Specialized Transportation Plans
Regional Transportation Plan Advisory Committee E-Blasts
Dear Regional Transportation Plan Advisory Committee Members,
As members of the Regional Transportation Plan Advisory Committee (RTPAC), we would like to invite you to join the City of Colorado Springs, Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) at an upcoming open house.
The open house will focus on the Long Range Transportation Plan’s (LRTP) 2050 Regional Transit and Specialized Transportation component plans.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, drop by between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
Help spread the Word:
Please share the meeting information through your communication channels and networks. For your convenience, attached is recommended language for website and social media announcements, newsletter content, or e-blasts – all helpful ways to encourage participation in this event.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Sincerely,
Reminder
Dear Regional Transportation Plan Advisory Committee Members,
As members of the Regional Transportation Plan Advisory Committee (RTPAC), we would like to remind you about the upcoming 2050 Regional Transit and Specialized Transportation. Both plans are components within the larger Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, drop by between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Administration Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those using the City Administration Building’s parking lot, parking will be validated for up to 2 hours.
Additionally, PikeRide is offering two free 30-minute trips on a PikeRide to help get to and from the upcoming open house. Use PPACGTRANSIT on the PikeRide app, and it is only valid for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The closest hubs for parking are the CAB, Plaza of the Rockies, South Tejon Strip, and Pikes Peak Ave Downtown.
Help spread the Word:
Please share the open house through your communication channels and networks. For your convenience, we have reattached the stakeholder media toolkit with recommended language for websites, social media, and newsletters.
See you soon! Sincerely,
