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IN THIS EPISODE
- Why All Points Transit runs 33 vehicles but is still booked out 2-3 weeks in advance— and what that says about our community's hidden needs.
- The micro-transit app that works just like Uber or Lyft, except it costs $3 instead of $30.
- How a dad got his teenage daughters comfortable riding the bus alone (spoiler: it changed everything).
The Story:
Gary Clark didn't plan on running a transportation nonprofit. The Grand Junction native spent years traveling to 27 countries mapping streets for CART before landing in Montrose three years ago. But when he met with the All Points Transit board, something clicked: here was a 40-year-old organization that started helping seniors get to doctor appointments—and had quietly evolved into something the entire community desperately needs.
Most people still think All Points is just for senior citizens. That couldn't be further from reality. With 33 vehicles serving everyone from teenagers heading to the rec center to adults without licenses commuting to work, All Points has become the invisible infrastructure keeping Montrose moving. Their dial-a-ride service stays booked solid weeks in advance. Their public bus routes cost $1.50 per ride and hit everything from Walmart to the justice center. And their new micro-transit app? It's basically Uber, except you're not paying surge pricing to get to the airport.
The one thing listeners will take away: independence isn't just about being able to drive—it's about having options. Whether you're 16 or 86, whether you've lost your license or never had one, getting around your own community shouldn't be a luxury. Gary's making sure it isn't.
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