Regional Transportation Authority ballot issue conversation

Join VVP's Erik Williams and Chris Romer as they dig into the pros and cons of establishing a Regional Transportation Authority. Employers and community leaders in the Eagle Valley began discussions on creating a regional transportation authority (RTA) prior to the pandemic. An RTA allows local communities to work together to address the transportation and transit needs of the area.Representatives of eight local governments—Eagle County; the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail; and Beaver Creek Metro District—along with business, nonprofit and community leaders have collaborated for the past year on a proposal to create the Eagle Valley Regional Transportation Authority.After months of research and work, we can make it a reality. Improved transit and transportation helps our local citizens, helps our businesses, and improves the guest experience. Voters in these eight communities this November will be asked to approve the creation of the Eagle Valley RTA and funding to improve transit and other transportation services. The goal of the Eagle Valley RTA is to support the workforce, economic and environmental goals of our region and our individual communities.A YES vote in November accomplishes this for the price of a half-cent sales tax (that’s $0.50 on a $100 purchase). That’s a small price to pay for an improved community.Find more information HERE.