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Parachute Transit (PATS) and RFTA highlight ridership, fleet grants and options for on-demand service
Summary
Parachute's PATS and regional transit officials described Aug. 19 how Parachute Area Transit System and RFTA services connect western Garfield County and said ridership patterns show strong demand from Rifle and Silt; both agencies said federal grants are vital to fleet renewal and that on-demand services are being evaluated.
Parachute Area Transit System (PATS) and representatives from the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA/RAVTA) discussed transit service and funding in western Garfield County during the Aug. 19 work session.
Travis (Parachute) said PATS has provided about 31,500 rides since coming into service and continues to connect Parachute, Battlement Mesa and Mesa to Rifle and Glenwood Springs. He said PATS's most…
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