Transportation Administration (4659)

Mission

To provide safe, effective and efficient public transportation for the residents of and visitors to Archuleta County. 

2023 Accomplishments 

  • Awarded $15,000 for predesign for the new bus facility, will be complete by December 31. 
  • Awarded additional 1.1 Million grant (SB 267) for the construction of a Multi-Modal Transportation Facility and purchase of a new transportation bus (First grant was for $1.6 Million).  $200,000 is set aside for design. 
  • Awarded $92,684 for a new vehicle 
  • Awarded $93,440 FTA 5311 grant for Transportation Administration and Operations 
  • Conducted Feasibility study for fixed route services to Durango  
  • New services to Arboles and Durango 
  • Awarded $132,958 for CRRSAA Operating funds, additional $27,000 in CARES Act funding 

Core Services 

Providing safe, reliable, affordable, effective and efficient Fixed Route public transportation to residents of and visitors to Archuleta County in and around the Pagosa Springs area. Providing Paratransit service in keeping with CDOT and FTA rules and regulations.  Providing transportation for the senior population through San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging services. 

2024 Goals

  • Design and begin construction on the new multi-modal transportation facility at Harmon Park 
  • Begin services to Durango 
  • Grant applications, awards, and installation of bus shelters and wayfinding kiosks 
  • Replace the old fleet bus (2007) with a newer model 
  • Planning for bus route redesign (possible FTA Grant through American Rescue Plan Act) 
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