Colorado Briefs Panel | Dan Blankenship, Alan Fletcher and Michael Monroney
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Dan Blankenship, Alan Fletcher and Michael Monroney speak about how some Aspen non-profits and government organizations engage with and enhance the Roaring Fork Valley. Each panelist speaks for four minutes followed by a Q&A session.
Colorado Briefs Panel | Dan Blankenship, Alan Fletcher and Michael Monroney
- 1. Dan Blankenship CEO, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority COLORADO BRIEFS Alan Fletcher President and CEO, Aspen Music Festival and School Michael Monroney History Coach & Community Trainer, Aspen Historical Society
- 2. Head Shot Here Dan Blankenship, CEO Roaring Fork Transportation Authority COLORADO BRIEFS
- 3. Background Over 29 years CEO/General Manager of Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and predecessor Roaring Fork Transit Agency Play bass guitar in church band Participate in a jail-house ministry with inmates that have substance abuse/addiction issues Teaching 15-year-old son how to drive
- 4. Community Equity RFTA is largest rural transit system in the U.S. RFTA is 2nd largest transit system in Colorado RFTA is first rural transit agency to implement a Bus Rapid Transit System Financial sustainability 3 successful sales tax and one property tax election Economic Benefits of RFTA Transit ($67 - $88 Million 2018 SWEEP) Commuter Service Hwy 82 and I-70 ASC Skier Shuttles, Aspen/Glenwood Springs Circulators, Maroon Bells, Major Community Events (X-games, Jazz Aspen/Snowmass) Over 5 million rides per year Rio Grande Trail Transit Infrastructure Partnerships: Grade Separated Pedestrian Crossings, Rubey Park, Destination 2040 Project List
- 5. Vision In addition to quality transit, Mobility as a Service (MAAS) Bike, e-Bike, and Mobility Device Sharing first and last mile technologies Ridesharing app Call and Demand (Uber/Lyft) Mobile Fare Payment Systems Battery Electric Bus Pilot Project - Solar Power Completion of Lower Colorado Valley Trail from Glenwood Springs to New Castle
- 6. Alan Fletcher President and CEO, Aspen Music Festival and School COLORADO BRIEFS
- 8. Education and Community Outreach Beginning Strings Group instruction in violin, viola, and cello for elementary-aged students 134 students in the Roaring Fork Valley (RFV) are participating this year 56% of students are receiving an instrument scholarship from the AMFS Lead Guitar Classical guitar program, offered in-school and after-school in middle schools 81 students in the RFV are participating in the after-school program this year Maroon Bel Canto Choirs Two choir programs for grades 3-8 151 students in the RFV are participating this year 13 schools in the RFV are participating in these programs. 23% of students are receiving full, half-, or quarter-tuition scholarships Fun Fact: We expect our Beginning Strings students to consume 3,215 snacks during class this school year!
- 9. Education and Community Outreach
- 10. Michael Monroney History Coach & Community Trainer, Aspen Historical Society COLORADO BRIEFS