In an effort to widen transit service in Weld County, the board of commissioners recently approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Milliken to provide shared-ride service through Via Mobility Services. Milliken is now the 10th community in Weld County to join the program.
“Via Mobility has been a fantastic paratransit service for residents of Weld County,” said Commissioner Chair Kevin Ross. “It has helped residents maintain the level of independence they desire, and adding Milliken to the service area will only increase this goal.”
In July 2023, the county approved grant funding for Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) to support the county contracting with an on-demand transit provider. This program assists residents who are unable to drive or are 60 years of age or older and must rely on others to take them to appointments, grocery shopping, work, etc. Via Mobility operates buses that are equipped for paratransit service, and Via’s drivers escort riders door-to-door and assist them on and off the bus when needed.
Per the IGA, Milliken is contributing $13,455.69 to be part of the program, which also services the communities of Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, Hudson, Johnstown, Keenesburg, Kersey, Nunn, Platteville, along with residents in a large portion of unincorporated Weld County.
“Providing this option for transportation gives residents the ability to easily schedule essential and life-enhancing trips, which allows them to engage more with the community,” said Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director of Planning Services. “We’re excited to expand this service to Milliken.”
Via Mobility Services is a nonprofit organization that is funded through donations, grants and service contracts to pay for rides; rides are free for users, and riders are never required to donate. To learn more about Via Mobility Services, please go to https://viacolorado.org/.(Evans/Greeley residents have access to GET; Brighton residents have RTD services.)
