January Update: YVRTA Wins Environmental Leadership Award + RTA Board Meeting Jan 26

Friends of YVRA

24 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

Photo Credit to Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.

Friends,

Happy New Year! A quick update as the YVRTA moves into its first full year of operation.

Environmental Leadership Award

Congratulations to the YVRTA for receiving the Environmental Cairn Award at this year's Environmental Leadership Awards. The newly formed authority was recognized "for opening the framework to expand public transit and multi-modal options" throughout our valley.

This award reflects our community's shared commitment to transportation solutions that work for everyone. Thank you to all who supported this effort.

Upcoming RTA Board Meeting

The next YVRTA Board meeting is scheduled for 4pm Monday, January 26 at Hayden Town Hall and online. We encourage you to attend and stay engaged as the Board continues its work.

As always, thank you for being part of this community.

Luke Philips
Friends of YVRTA

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View award coverage: https://www.steamboatradio.com/2026/01/23/meet-the-recipients-of-this-years-environmental-leadership-awards/

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