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Commission forms Arches shuttle working group amid sharp debate over funding and roles
Summary
The Grand County Commission voted to form a working group to pursue a pilot Arches shuttle (a Via Transportation hub‑and‑spoke pilot with a $3 million not-to-exceed seasonal pilot estimate), prompting disagreement among commissioners about county responsibilities, funding feasibility and whether the Park Service or county should lead such efforts.
The commission approved creation of a working group to coordinate a season‑one pilot shuttle to Arches National Park after a contentious discussion that split the board.
Commissioners who advanced the plan said they were responding to outreach from the park superintendent and urged a pragmatic test. The Via Transportation proposal summarized to the commission proposes a hub‑and‑spoke model operating daily with 12–15‑passenger shuttles and 15–30 minute headways connecting…
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