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Western Colorado Alliance of Garfield County

We envision respectful, thriving, and equitable communities where residents are actively engaged in creating sustainable local policies and participating in civic and social activities that ensure a good quality of life is accessible for everyone in Garfield County.

Current Work

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Currently, Western Colorado Alliance of Garfield County has undertaken a campaign to improve and expand public transportation in west Garfield County.

You can download our Colorado River Valley Transportation Needs Assessment here!

Accomplishments

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In October 2025, our local Alliance members presented the findings of the bus survey to the Silt Board of Trustees and the Rifle City Council to ensure that transportation funding was prioritized as the 2026 municipal budgets were being drafted.

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We published our Colorado River Valley Community Transportation Needs Assessment to document the findings of our bus survey and community conversations.

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Western Colorado Alliance of Garfield County collected 376 bus surveys to learn about the mobility needs of the community and engage new folks interested in working together to find a solution.

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In 2024, our Alliance presented at the Northern Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (RTCC) Summit, which focused on innovating mobility for inclusive and sustainable transportation in the region.

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Western Colorado Alliance of Garfield County held a “Down Valley Transportation Meet & Greet” in Silt so campaign supporters could get to know each other and put their heads together to strategize for 2025.