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The City of Boulder and Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections (BCTC) announced an expansion of services that will bring enhanced EcoPass support to businesses in the Downtown (CAGID) and University Hill (UHGID) general improvement districts. Starting Wednesday, April 1, BCTC now manages EcoPass administration for these districts, building on its successful track record in the Boulder Junction area.

What's Changing – and What's Not

Employees in CAGID and UHGID will continue to receive the same EcoPass benefits they currently enjoy, including unlimited access to all RTD services within the district-funded area. The change affects only the administrative support structure, with BCTC now serving as the primary point of contact for businesses and employees.

BCTC Will Provide:

Getting Started

BCTC will begin reaching out to businesses in both districts over the coming weeks to introduce services and ensure a smooth transition. Businesses and employees with questions can contact BCTC at:

Join the Boulder Police Department (BPD) for a Downtown Town Hall with Chief Redfearn. Hear from Chief Redfearn about public safety in the downtown area and use this opportunity to ask questions directly to BPD. 

When: Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Boulder Chamber, 2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Downtown Boulder Partnership, Visit Boulder and the City of Boulder have teamed up with RRC Associates for a bi-annual survey. This year, a randomly selected group of Boulder County residents has been invited to share feedback on downtown Boulder, tourism and how different factors impact our community’s quality of life.

We’re also inviting the downtown community to participate in a separate questionnaire with the same questions. Responses from this group will be reviewed separately, and the combined results will be shared in May.

Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and help shape the future of downtown.

Several upcoming online and in-person engagement opportunities are available to community members who would like to be involved in shaping the city’s financial future. These opportunities are part of the city’s Long-Term Financial Strategy project, which is called Fund Our Future, and is a top city priority.

The goal of the engagement is to build awareness around the city budget, learn which city programs and services have the most impact on community members, and understand what acceptable levels of service look like in these areas. Community members can choose to attend one of several in-person Fund Our Future engagement sessions or complete an online engagement activity between March 16 and April 19.

For more information and event details, visit the city’s website.

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce that the new Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide will be available this week. Designed as a comprehensive roadmap to help small businesses navigate the unexpected, minimize downtime and emerge stronger, this no-cost guide provides the tools you need to secure your future.

Ready to get started? Visit the Colorado SBDC online, connect with your local Colorado SBDC or access the Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide.

The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan guides long-term decisions about growth, sustainability and services in Boulder and the surrounding area. First adopted in 1977, the plan is updated every 10 years to reflect evolving community values, priorities and challenges. Since the start of this major update in October 2024, the city and county offered over 65 community engagement opportunities, including open houses, online questionnaires, office hours, workshops, interactive playback theater performances and the city's first-ever Community Assembly.

The draft plan is available online for review and feedback now through April 6. Feedback received will inform the final recommended plan, which is scheduled to be adopted later this year. 

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving Boulder County has several upcoming workshops designed to support the local business community:

See more information about upcoming workshops and register.

For those who were unable to attend the city’s recent business panel regarding the Transportation Maintenance Fee, or who have additional questions, the City of Boulder is providing a space to hear from members of the business community. This comment form allows you to share questions, feedback or considerations you would like city staff to review as the implementation process continues.

You can submit your feedback using an online form, open now through April 30.

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