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Chaffee County proclaims July 16 as Rural Transit Day
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation calling for recognition of July 16, 2026, as Rural Transit Day and urged support for funding and policies to expand affordable, accessible transit for rural and underserved populations.
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring July 16, 2026, as Rural Transit Day and urging attention to affordable, reliable transit in rural communities.
The proclamation cites transit27s role in connecting residents to medical, dental, food, social and economic services and calls for increased public funding at federal, state and local levels to expand rural transit systems, support low- or no-emission vehicle transitions and improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities. The board voted to adopt the proclamation without public comment.
Commissioners said the proclamation is intended to draw public attention to transportation equity and to encourage collaborative funding and infrastructure solutions in rural areas.
