CORE Transit + MIRA: A Partnership Moving Our Community Forward

Reliable transportation is more than a convenience, it’s a lifeline. For many families across Eagle County, the difference between accessing essential health care, food resources, and community support often comes down to whether they can get there. That’s why the partnership between CORE Transit and MIRA is so powerful: together, we’re ensuring that every resident—regardless of income, language, or mobility—has a pathway to the care and resources they deserve.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

CORE Transit and MIRA share a mission of expanding access, reducing barriers, and strengthening community well-being. In 2024, CORE deepened its investment in this work by offering MIRA a discounted driver contract, along with safe vehicle storage and ongoing maintenance support at a significantly reduced rate.

These behind-the-scenes contributions might not always be visible—but they are essential to keeping MIRA on the road every week, serving thousands of neighbors with dignity and respect.

Discounted Driver Services: Keeping MIRA Moving

The discounted driver contract ensures that MIRA can operate consistently and safely across the valley, even as our routes expand to meet growing community needs.

A dedicated CORE Transit driver provides:

• Professional, reliable operation of the MIRA bus
• Support navigating weather and road conditions
• Flexibility for community events, health screenings, and evening programs
• Daily attention to safety and accessibility

This investment allows MIRA to extend hours, reach more neighborhoods, and participate in more community events—without the full financial burden usually associated with transportation staffing.

Vehicle Storage & Maintenance: Protecting a Critical Community Resource

CORE Transit also provides secure storage for the MIRA bus, as well as maintenance support to ensure the vehicle remains safe, dependable, and road-ready.

This means:

• Reduced operational downtime
• Lower repair and maintenance costs
• Prevention of long-term wear and tear
• Reliable performance during peak seasons

When MIRA can rely on its vehicle, the entire community benefits.

How This Partnership Impacts the Community

The support from CORE Transit directly strengthens MIRA’s ability to deliver health services, resource navigation, and cultural connection in communities where they are needed most. Together, this partnership has:

• Increased access to health care for families who rely on public transit or have limited transportation options
• Expanded service reach, allowing MIRA to visit more neighborhoods, workplaces, and community hubs
• Reduced transportation barriers for Spanish-speaking and immigrant families
• Improved safety and reliability through professional drivers and consistent vehicle care
• Created a seamless transit-to-resource pipeline, helping residents understand how to use CORE Transit to get to MIRA events

This is what equitable transportation looks like: two community-driven organizations working hand-in-hand to remove barriers and bring resources directly to people where they live.

The support CORE provides doesn’t just keep the bus moving, it keeps opportunities moving. It keeps health care moving. It keeps community moving.

Together, we are building a future where every resident can get where they need to go—and where no one is left behind.