Regional Transportation Planning Office 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
Work with partner organizations and the public to prioritize and coordinate regional transportation improvements and increase mobility options, including the provision of public transit service and enhancement of bicycle and pedestrian systems.
The Regional Transportation Planning Office (RTPO) works with Mesa County, the Cities of Grand Junction and Fruita, the Town of Palisade, and the Colorado Department of Transportation to address regional transportation issues. RTPO serves as the federally-designated metropolitan planning organization for Mesa County, which is responsible for coordinating regional transportation planning and carrying out state- and federally-mandated planning activities. RTPO also manages the contract with a private contractor to operate Grand Valley Transit.
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
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Increase mobility of students, seniors, and low-income populations.
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Support projects that improve the multi-modal transportation network.
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Improve community knowledge of alternative modes of transportation and educate the public on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Projected | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Transit riders | 487,738 | 600,000 | 660,000 |
| Grant funds received | $3,500,000 | $7,900,000 | $6,800,000 |
| Social media engagement | 52,000 | 51,000 | 55,000 |
| Average Monthly Student Ridership (rides per month) | 2,224 | 2,900 | 3,100 |
| Number of transportation-related meetings executed | 19 | 16 | 22 |
Budget and Staffing
Total Budget
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $4,682,160 | $3,768,032 |
| 2019 Actual | $4,044,563 | $2,093,077 |
| 2020 Actual | $4,125,719 | $5,149,600 |
| 2021 Actual | $5,169,378 | $4,914,152 |
| 2022 Actual | $4,684,883 | $4,114,020 |
| 2023 Actual | $7,667,735 | $6,712,880 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $17,088,454 | $12,588,825 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $16,707,852 | $12,588,825 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $9,587,771 | $7,808,698 |
Total Budget by Fund
| Fiscal Year | (100) General Fund | (147) Capital Expenditures Fund |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $2,945,194 | $1,736,965 |
| 2019 Actual | $3,615,023 | $429,540 |
| 2020 Actual | $4,049,210 | $7,651,000 |
| 2021 Actual | $4,458,115 | $711,263 |
| 2022 Actual | $4,525,203 | $159,680 |
| 2023 Actual | $4,956,701 | $2,711,034 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $5,556,843 | $11,531,611 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $5,176,241 | $11,531,611 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $6,082,626 | $3,505,145 |
Authorized Staffing Level
- 2022 Final: 7
- 2023 Amended - 2024 Adopted: 6