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across various media outlets.</p></span></b></p> <p>This page contains a curated collection of articles and blog posts that showcase Via’s efforts in enhancing mobility, supporting sustainability, and responding to community crises. From expanding accessible transportation services across Colorado to leading sustainability initiatives and emergency response efforts, these stories reflect Via’s dedication to making mobility accessible for all and its role as a vital community partner.</p> <div class="divider-bar"></div> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-xl-8"> <div class="col-content col-content-last"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>2024</strong></h2> <p><strong><span style="color: #0058a6;"><a href="https://bouldertc.org/news/making-the-climb-to-build-community/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Making The Climb to Build Community</a>: </span></strong><span style="color: #0058a6;"><span style="color: #343a40;">It’s 7 am on a chilly Thursday morning in March, and Tracey Fox is mopping the floor of his bus. Tracey drives <a style="color: #343a40;" href="https://viacolorado.org/services/the-climb/">The Climb</a>, a 24-passenger shuttle owned by Boulder County and operated by <a style="color: #343a40;" href="https://viacolorado.org/">Via Mobility Services</a>. The Climb provides free service between Boulder and Gold Hill on a fixed-route schedule weekday mornings and afternoons throughout the year. For Tracey, making sure the bus is clean and comfortable for his regular customers is a point of pride. “It’s just how I was raised,” he says as he settles into the driver’s seat.<br /> <em>~ This article was produced by Boulder Transportation Connections in partnership with Via Mobility</em> Services</span><strong></p> <p><a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/COBOULDER/bulletins/3940c78" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council Recognizes Boulder County Human Services Transportation Coordination Efforts”</a></strong> <strong>Boulder County News:</strong> </span><em>Recognition Highlights Innovative Solutions and Partnerships Contributing Significantly to the Improvement of Transportation Services. </em>Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County’s human services transportation coordination efforts were recognized Jan. 17, at a Local Coordinating Council (LCC) appreciation luncheon hosted by the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC). The recognition highlights innovative solutions and partnerships contributing significantly to the improvement of transportation services in the Denver region.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://boulderweekly.com/news/exposed-to-the-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Exposed to the elements,” Boulder Weekly</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Learn about the challenges faced by the unhoused community in Boulder during extreme cold weather conditions, detailing the efforts of city officials and non-profit organizations, including Via Mobility Services, to provide emergency transportation and shelter. Via supports the community by enhancing accessibility to emergency services and shelters during critical times.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://boulderweekly.com/news/via-mobility/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Find a way,” Boulder Weekly</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Via seamlessly transitions into disaster response mode during emergencies like floods, fires, and extreme cold, providing critical transportation services for free. This involvement showcases Via’s commitment to serving those with mobility challenges and the broader community during times of need.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.timescall.com/2023/11/28/longmont-city-council-agrees-to-fund-transportation-services-for-seniors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Longmont City Council agrees to fund transportation services for seniors,” Times Call</b><b></b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Longmont City Council’s decision to provide funding for transportation services aimed at seniors, including the involvement of organizations such as Via Mobility Services in facilitating these essential services.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2023/08/09/weld-county-residents-will-have-access-to-transportation-with-via-mobility-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Via bringing mobility services, accessible transport to Weld County,” Colorado Community Media</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Via Mobility Services has expanded its free accessible transportation services for residents aged 60 and over in Weld County, including Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, and several other areas, providing door-to-door service for errands, healthcare visits, and social outings.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://johnstown.colorado.gov/news-article/AccessibleTransportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Johnstown Introduces New Accessible Transportation Service For Residents,” Johnstown, CO</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Johnstown introduces a new accessible transportation service provided by Via Mobility Services, offering free shared-ride services to residents who are physically unable to drive or are 60 years and older, emphasizing door-to-door assistance and paratransit capabilities. For further details, you can read the full article here.</span></p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>2023</b></h2> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blog.alpinebank.com/transportation-for-all/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Transportation for All,” Alpine Bank</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Alpine Bank blog post titled “Transportation for all” highlights Via Mobility Services’ vital role in providing transportation for paratransit clients in the Denver-Boulder region, including emergency evacuations during the 2021 Marshall Fire and Via’s commitment to sustainability through fleet conversion to electrified vehicles.</span></p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>2022</b></h2> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/Blog/Blog/32437/3628?fbclid=IwAR1-oqFGe2OAstFzrQ9TRFX9QOOJw9tyCNZl6kvKHLdv60oShEFBCY4oAWg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Via Mobility Services: Drop In With Debbie Apr ’22 Edition,” Longmont, CO</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The blog post “Via Mobility Services: Drop In With Debbie Apr ’22 Edition” on the City of Longmont’s website discusses Via Mobility Services’ commitment to addressing climate change by transitioning towards net zero emissions for their bus fleet. It highlights Via’s efforts to integrate clean energy solutions, such as electric buses and solar-powered facilities, to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier environment.</span></p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>2018</b></h2> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.cleanegroup.org/webinar/supporting-housing-and-mobility-with-resilient-power-in-boulder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Supporting Housing And Mobility With Resilient Power In Boulder,” Clean Energy Group</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The Clean Energy Group features Via Mobility Services for implementing a resilient energy solution in Boulder, Colorado, including a solar+storage system, to ensure continuity of transportation services for the elderly and disabled during emergencies. This initiative enhances Via’s ability to maintain critical operations during power outages, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and resilience in community transportation.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.cleanegroup.org/initiatives/technical-assistance-fund/featured-installations/via-mobility-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Clean Energy Group Featured Installation: Via Mobility Services,” Clean Energy Group</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The Clean Energy Group features Via Mobility Services for implementing a resilient energy solution in Boulder, Colorado, including a solar+storage system, to ensure continuity of transportation services for the elderly and disabled during emergencies. This initiative enhances Via’s ability to maintain critical operations during power outages, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and resilience in community transportation.</span></p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>2017</b></h2> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2017/09/06/via-mobility-services-building-sustainability-through-social-enterprise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>“Via Mobility Services: Building Sustainability through Social Enterprise”, Daily Camera</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This story covers Via Mobility Services’ initiatives towards sustainability and its approach to social entrepreneurship. 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