Vail Transit News Today

VAIL — After a multi-year hiatus, the town of Vail brought back its annual community cleanup this year. Hundreds of community members came out on Thursday and collected an estimated 5,000 pounds of waste from...

On its busiest days, Vail will see as many as 3,000 cars driving through its main roundabout on the South Frontage Road. In West Vail, the North Frontage Road roundabout can see around 1,900 vehicles....

New Year’s Eve in Vail will include bus service adjustments and the presence of police and fire personnel. Additional foot patrols in the pedestrian areas will be used to maintain a family-friendly environment during the...

On Friday, Nov. 10, with the opening of Vail Mountain, the town of Vail will begin charging for parking in its parking structures and outlying lots. On the same day, the town will also increase...

Paid parking in Vail’s parking structures and outlying lots will coincide with the start of Vail Mountain’s 2022-23 ski and snowboard season, which is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11. Town of Vail bus service will...

Peak season parking restrictions will be in place for one day only on Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents’ Day in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures. This will be the last parking restriction of…

Trailhead parking for Booth Lake has reopened following a summer pilot program that was used to address neighborhood safety concerns and overcrowding of the East Vail trails leading to the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

The new fully electric bus after a test run Tuesday in Vail. Vail is embarking on a new era in its zero-emissions goals with introduction of its first-ever battery electric buses. The Vail Town Council received a preview of the operations during a behind-the-scenes tour prior to the start of the council’s April 6 virtual meeting. The tour included a visit to the bus barn, a test ride and an overview from Fleet Manager Jeff Darnall, Public Works and Transportation Director Greg Hall, Parking a...

Photo courtesy of Vail Police EAGLE — Lesley D. Shelton, accused of assaulting a man on a Vail Transit bus with a knife, appeared in court Friday via a video feed from the Eagle County jail and saw his bond set at $10,000. Shelton, 45, was reportedly riding bus 151 on March 27 when he approached the victim from behind as the victim was going to get off the bus. Shelton allegedly had an open folding knife in his hand as he approached the victim, and was at one point holding the weapon flat to ...

Special to the Daily) Beginning Monday, a maximum of 20 riders will be allowed on Vail Transit buses due to statewide COVID-19 restrictions. Officials are asking passengers and people who work in town to allow for extra time, dress warm and expect delays. Extra buses will be added during morning and evening peak hours. In-town buses are also being rerouted from Lionshead to Golden Peak until further notice to reduce occupancy. The modified winter bus schedule is available at http://www.vailgov....