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Via Mobility Services has long been at the forefront of providing essential transportation solutions to those with mobility limitations and has garnered attention across various media outlets.
This page contains a curated collection of articles and blog posts that showcase Via’s efforts in enhancing mobility, supporting sustainability, and responding to community crises. From expanding accessible transportation services across Colorado to leading sustainability initiatives and emergency response efforts, these stories reflect Via’s dedication to making mobility accessible for all and its role as a vital community partner.
Jun 1 | Updated: Jun 14, 2025
Frank Bruno’s life is a profound testament to resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of human connection. A former marathon runner who thrived on pushing his limits, Frank’s world shifted dramatically due to a series of spinal surgeries that tested his physical and emotional endurance. These experiences not only changed his perspective on independence but became the foundation for his life’s work as the CEO of VIA Mobility Services, an organization dedicated to providing mobility solutions that restore dignity, independence, and opportunity.
A Mission Inspired by Experience
Frank’s personal struggles with immobility deeply shaped his understanding of independence as more than just physical freedom—it’s a lifeline to identity and self-worth. Reflecting on the challenges of depending on others for simple tasks like driving or running errands, he often shares, “It wasn’t just about mobility; it was about reclaiming who I was.” This profound insight fuels his leadership at VIA, where the mission is clear: to connect individuals—whether stroke survivors, older adults, or those with disabilities—with the freedom to live fulfilling lives.
“VIA doesn’t just help people move from one place to another,” Frank explains. “We reconnect them to their communities, families, and sense of self.” Under his guidance, VIA Mobility Services has grown into a lifeline for countless individuals, offering more than transportation—offering the means to thrive.
Paratransit service fighting for name identity
TRANSPORTATION MAY 30, 2025 3:03:24 PM
BOULDER — Frank Bruno has an identity crisis.
Not because the CEO of Boulder-based Via Mobility Services has the same name as a British former heavyweight boxer, but because the name of the 46-year-old nonprofit paratransit service he runs is being confused with New York-based Via Transportation Inc., the company with which the city of Longmont contracted last year to run its microtransit service, Ride Longmont. That company insists on placing “by Via” on the Ride Longmont cars.
So when venerable Via vies with vendor Via’s vehicles, it can be very vexing.
The problem, Bruno said, is that Via Transportation insists that its “Via” name be displayed on the Ride Longmont vehicles, “so our riders have seen that in Longmont and think it’s us.”
By Times-Call Letters to the Editor Via Mobility Services a Local Nonprofit
PUBLISHED: May 12, 2025
Since 1979, Via Mobility Services (formerly Special Transit) has been a cornerstone of Boulder County and beyond, empowering residents who can no longer drive or have disabilities by providing essential, door-through-door transportation.
By DAILY CAMERA LETTERS | openforum@dailycamera.com | Boulder Daily Camera
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM MDT
In 1979, a dedicated group in Boulder County launched Special Transit — now known as Via Mobility Services — the region’s first paratransit provider. From the beginning, our mission has been clear: to connect people who can no longer drive or who live with disabilities to the places and people that matter most — medical care, groceries, senior centers, family and friends. Over time, Via became a trusted partner to cities and counties throughout the region, earning a strong and respected reputation.
Today, that reputation is under threat.
An out-of-state company, Via Transportation Inc., is now using the “Via” name along Colorado’s Front Range, despite our long-standing use and legal registration of the brand. This includes recent service in Longmont branded as “Ride Longmont – Powered by Via,” which has caused confusion among riders, donors, employees and local partners.
Weld County, Colorado sent this bulletin at 02/06/2024 08:01 AM MST
By Shaley Dehner, Communications Specialist
Nick Mangeris is catching up with a few patrons at a grocery store in Johnstown on a chilly Friday afternoon when an alert comes over his radio, prompting him to drive off to help someone in need.
His destination is a Weld County resident’s house. But he’s not an emergency medical services worker. He’s not a firefighter. He’s not a police officer. No, Mangeris is a different kind of helper. He’s a driver for Via Mobility Services, a nonprofit organization that offers free rides to residents who are 60 years old and older or those who have disabilities so they can lead a more independent, self-sufficient life.
Founded in 1979, Via Mobility Services was created to provide caring, door-through-door transportation — meaning the driver meets the rider at their door, helps them into the van, and ensures they get to their doctor’s appointment, health clinic, grocery store, social gathering, etc. But the drivers don’t just drop their riders off at the entrance to the building, they take the time and care to guarantee the person gets to the exact room they need to be in. The drivers also wait for the duration of the visit or activity so they can take the rider home and repeat the process of ensuring they get inside their home safely.
Posted on: January 2, 2025
Via’s Paratransit service is available to Dacono residents who qualify for Via’s services. This service is funded by the City of Dacono.
In one call, Via’s mobility specialists can provide quick access to transportation information and services, including registering and scheduling a ride with Via Paratransit. Information and referral services, in English or Spanish are available by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Via Mobility Services serves older adults and people with disabilities in the State of Colorado.
Published on August 23, 2024
In an effort to widen transit service in Weld County, the board of commissioners recently approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Town of Milliken to provide shared-ride service through Via Mobility Services. Milliken is now the 10th community in Weld County to join the program.
“Via Mobility has been a fantastic paratransit service for residents of Weld County,” said Commissioner Chair Kevin Ross. “It has helped residents maintain the level of independence they desire, and adding Milliken to the service area will only increase this goal.”
In July 2023, the county approved grant funding for Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) to support the county contracting with an on-demand transit provider. This program assists residents who are unable to drive or are 60 years of age or older and must rely on others to take them to appointments, grocery shopping, work, etc. Via Mobility operates buses that are equipped for paratransit service, and Via’s drivers escort riders door-to-door and assist them on and off the bus when needed.
Per the IGA, Milliken is contributing $13,455.69 to be part of the program, which also services the communities of Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, Hudson, Johnstown, Keenesburg, Kersey, Nunn, Platteville, along with residents in a large portion of unincorporated Weld County.
“Providing this option for transportation gives residents the ability to easily schedule essential and life-enhancing trips, which allows them to engage more with the community,” said Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director of Planning Services. “We’re excited to expand this service to Milliken.”
Via Mobility Services is a nonprofit organization that is funded through donations, grants and service contracts to pay for rides; rides are free for users, and riders are never required to donate. To learn more about Via Mobility Services, please go to https://viacolorado.org/.
(Evans/Greeley residents have access to GET; Brighton residents have RTD services.)
It’s 7 am on a chilly Thursday morning in March, and Tracey Fox is mopping the floor of his bus. Tracey drives The Climb, a 24-passenger shuttle owned by Boulder County and operated by Via Mobility Services. The Climb provides free service between Boulder and Gold Hill on a fixed-route schedule weekday mornings and afternoons throughout the year. For Tracey, making sure the bus is clean and comfortable for his regular customers is a point of pride. “It’s just how I was raised,” he says as he settles into the driver’s seat.
~ This article was produced by Boulder Transportation Connections in partnership with Via Mobility Services
Boulder County News: Recognition Highlights Innovative Solutions and Partnerships Contributing Significantly to the Improvement of Transportation Services. Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County’s human services transportation coordination efforts were recognized Jan. 17, at a Local Coordinating Council (LCC) appreciation luncheon hosted by the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC). The recognition highlights innovative solutions and partnerships contributing significantly to the improvement of transportation services in the Denver region.
Boulder Weekly: Learn about the challenges faced by the unhoused community in Boulder during extreme cold weather conditions, detailing the efforts of city officials and non-profit organizations, including Via Mobility Services, to provide emergency transportation and shelter. Via supports the community by enhancing accessibility to emergency services and shelters during critical times.
Boulder Weekly: Via seamlessly transitions into disaster response mode during emergencies like floods, fires, and extreme cold, providing critical transportation services for free. This involvement showcases Via’s commitment to serving those with mobility challenges and the broader community during times of need.
Times Call: Longmont City Council’s decision to provide funding for transportation services aimed at seniors, including the involvement of organizations such as Via Mobility Services in facilitating these essential services.
Colorado Community Media: Via Mobility Services has expanded its free accessible transportation services for residents aged 60 and over in Weld County, including Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, and several other areas, providing door-to-door service for errands, healthcare visits, and social outings.
Johnstown, CO: Johnstown introduces a new accessible transportation service provided by Via Mobility Services, offering free shared-ride services to residents who are physically unable to drive or are 60 years and older, emphasizing door-to-door assistance and paratransit capabilities. For further details, you can read the full article here.
Alpine Bank: The Alpine Bank blog post titled “Transportation for all” highlights Via Mobility Services’ vital role in providing transportation for paratransit clients in the Denver-Boulder region, including emergency evacuations during the 2021 Marshall Fire and Via’s commitment to sustainability through fleet conversion to electrified vehicles.
Longmont, CO: The blog post “Via Mobility Services: Drop In With Debbie Apr ’22 Edition” on the City of Longmont’s website discusses Via Mobility Services’ commitment to addressing climate change by transitioning towards net zero emissions for their bus fleet. It highlights Via’s efforts to integrate clean energy solutions, such as electric buses and solar-powered facilities, to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier environment.
Clean Energy Group: The Clean Energy Group features Via Mobility Services for implementing a resilient energy solution in Boulder, Colorado, including a solar+storage system, to ensure continuity of transportation services for the elderly and disabled during emergencies. This initiative enhances Via’s ability to maintain critical operations during power outages, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and resilience in community transportation.
Clean Energy Group: The Clean Energy Group features Via Mobility Services for implementing a resilient energy solution in Boulder, Colorado, including a solar+storage system, to ensure continuity of transportation services for the elderly and disabled during emergencies. This initiative enhances Via’s ability to maintain critical operations during power outages, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and resilience in community transportation.
Daily Camera: This story covers Via Mobility Services’ initiatives towards sustainability and its approach to social entrepreneurship. The article explores how Via integrates environmental sustainability into its operations and business model to benefit the community it serves.
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