These Roads We Share: Bridging the Distance in the Concho Valley

In Texas, distance isn’t just a matter of geography - it shapes daily life. Across the vast expanse of the Concho Valley, where small towns are separated by miles of open road, a simple trip to the doctor, the grocery store, or a community gathering can require significant time and coordination. In places like this, transportation is more than convenience - it’s access to care, connection, and independence.

This latest story in our These Roads We Share series highlights how Concho Valley Transit (CVT) is helping bridge those distances through coordination, technology, and a deep understanding of community needs. 

The story follows David Triggs, a U.S. Army veteran and former paratrooper. David spent much of his life in motion - serving his country, traveling, and caring for others in his work as a certified aide. But with age, injury, and a degenerative spine condition, getting around became increasingly difficult. In a region defined by distance, losing the ability to drive can often feel like losing one's independence.

That’s where Concho Valley Transit (CVT) steps in. In a place where self-reliance is a core value, CVT provides a critical lifeline. For David, this service is deeply personal. "They take me there, they bring me back," he shares, noting that the team even calls to check on him to ensure he has a way home.

But navigating transit systems can be daunting, especially for riders with disabilities, language barriers or unfamiliar technology. Through support from the Federal Transit Administration’s Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot program, CVT is working to make its services easier to navigate. By enhancing software tools, incorporating AI to bridge language gaps, implementing travel training and strengthening mobility management, CVT is helping riders better navigate and access the transportation options available to them.

Watch the Concho Valley Transit video.

The efforts put forth by Concho Valley Transit reflect a broader goal shared across the These Roads We Share series: improving mobility through coordination. By strengthening systems and simplifying access, communities can better connect people to the services and opportunities they rely on every day. Because even in places where distance defines the landscape, the work of coordination ensures that no one travels alone…along these roads we share.