Transportation Solutions

On Friday, August 30 at the City Park Pavillion, the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council is hosting a Transit to Wellness Expo, where caregivers can find essential resources and explore accessible transit options to navigate their caregiving roles better! They will have food trucks, face painting, raffles, and more. The event will be family-friendly. Join the event by signing up here: https://drmac-co.org/educate/upcoming-trainings/transit-to-wellness-expo/

Join RTD and Denver transit operators as they celebrate the 50 millionth customer boarding of the A Line! Team members will be at train stations serving coffee, and snacks, and handing out commemorative giveaways to riders. Visit your station and find more information here: https://www.rtd-denver.com/community/events/a-line-50-millionth-customer-celebration

Our summer campaign, Summer Rewards started on June 21! Log sustainable trips on mywaytogo.org to be in the running for some amazing prizes, including a Trek FX3 bike from Campus Cycles, restaurant gift cards to local gems, and The North Face backpacks. Register or log in to My Way to Go to win from now until the last day of summer, September 21! Visit bit.ly/tsrewards.

Denver Regional Council of Governments

We had a blast at Bike to Work Day this morning! We were joined by amazing bikers, partners, and community members who are passionate about safe and accessible biking in Denver. Thank you to everyone who biked to work today, and a special thank you to all of our partners this year!
- Campus Cycles
- East West Partners
- Denver Police Department
- Olive and Finch Eatery
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- Cottage Care Cleaners

Thank you to our partners for donating to our Bike to Work Day station this year!
- Maria Empanada
- Snarf's Sandwiches Colorado
- Next Level Burger
- Whole Foods Market

Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun, exciting event!

Bike to Work Day is tomorrow, June 26! Be sure to register to ride at biketoworkday.co, and stop by the Transportation Solutions table! From 6:45 - 9:30 AM, we'll be on Cherry Creek Trail just east of the University Blvd and Cherry Creek N Dr intersection (south of Fleet Feet). Come for giveaways, coffee, food, and bike swag!

Transportation Solutions will be joined partners, including:
- Campus Cycles, giving free bike tune-ups
- East West Partners, giving out bagels and bike water bottles
- Denver Police Department District 3, giving out free 529 Garage badges and registering bikes to reduce bike theft
- Olive & Finch Collective, giving out pastries and coffee
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center, giving out giveaways
- Cottage Care Cleaning, giving out giveaways, granola bars, and energy drinks
- Aviano Coffee, giving out free cold brew

Transportation Solutions will also be giving out donations from the following:
- Free empanada cards from Maria Empanada
- Sunglasses and lip balm from Snarf's Sandwiches Colorado
- Free milkshake cards from Next Level Burger
- Snack donations from Whole Foods Market

Can't wait to celebrate Bike to Work Day with Campus Cycles next week! Join us on June 26 and register to ride at biketoworkday.co to get this fun sticker!

Bike to Work Day is June 26! We'll be providing free safety checks from 6:45 to 9:30 AM at the .solutions breakfast station located on the Cherry Creek Trail (intersection of University Boulevard and Cherry Creek North Drive). See you there!

Bike to Work Day is on June 26! Be sure to register to ride at biketoworkday.co, and make sure to stop by the Transportation Solutions table! From 6:45 - 9:30 AM, we'll be on Cherry Creek Trail just east of the University Blvd and Cherry Creek N Dr intersection (south of Fleet Feet). Come for giveaways, coffee, food, and bike swag!

Transportation Solutions will be joined partners, including:
- Campus Cycles, giving free bike tune-ups
- East West Partners, giving out bagels and bike water bottles
- Denver Police Department District 3, giving out free 529 Garage badges and registering bikes to reduce bike theft
- Olive & Finch Collective, giving out pastries and coffee
- Cherry Creek Shopping Centerr, giving out giveaways
- Cottage Care Cleaning, giving out giveaways, granola bars, and energy drinks
- Aviano Coffee, giving out free cold brew

Transportation Solutions will also be giving out donations from the following:
- Free empanada cards from Maria Empanada
- Sunglasses and lip balm from Snarf's Sandwiches Colorado
- Free milkshake cards from Next Level Burger
- Food donated by Whole Foods Market

Check out our partner's tables as well!
- The City of Glendale Colorado will be hosting a super-station at Creekside Park.
- The Center on Colfax will be hosting a station outside of their office on Colfax.
- Roast Coffee Bar will be giving out free 8-ounce coffees at their location on South Pearl Street.
- Duffeyroll will be handing out free mini Duffey rolls.
- Stella's Coffee House will be handing out free coffee.
- Nixon's Coffee House will be handing out free coffee.
- WSP will be handing out free coffee.

The City and County of Denver Government Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is studying the East Evans Avenue corridor from S. Colorado Boulevard to S. Quebec Street. DOTI will evaluate walking, bicycling, transit, parking utilization, green infrastructure, access, and right of way to the corridor.

They are requesting community feedback. Please share your thoughts and fill out the survey here. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5Cnn2j_XpUSCmC128IvMQxZhtoYe8t9JjkG9LO_qsQRUNVE5ME9aOUdQTFRKTU00NUZERDBFODlZMy4u

For more information regarding the corridor study please visit the Evans Avenue corridor study. https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/Programs-Services/Projects/Evans-Avenue-Corridor-Study

Bike to Work Day is on Wednesday, June 26! Be sure to register to ride at biketoworkday.co. Check out all of the great stations in your area on the Bike to Work Day website and plan your morning trip!

Be sure to stop by the Transportation Solutions table! From 6:45 - 9:30 AM, we'll be on Cherry Creek Trail just east of the University Blvd and Cherry Creek N Dr intersection (south of Fleet Feet). Come for giveaways, coffee, food, and bike swag!

Transportation Solutions will be joined partners, including:
- Campus Cycles, giving free bike tune-ups
- East West Partners, giving out bagels and bike water bottles
- Denver Police Department District 3, giving out free 529 Garage badges and registering bikes to reduce bike theft
- Olive and Finch Eatery, giving out pastries
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center, giving out giveaways
- Cottage Care Cleaning, giving out giveaways, granola bars, and energy drinks
- Aviano Coffee giving out free cold brew

Transportation Solutions will also be giving out donations from the following:
- Free empanada cards from Maria Empanada
- Sunglasses and lip balm from Snarf's Sandwiches Colorado
- Free milkshake cards from Next Level Burger

Did you know that RTD is investing in some of its oldest rail lines to improve the safety, mobility, and longevity of the railway system? The project began in May. Check out the plan for the construction and any service changes in your area. To learn more about this new and exciting project, visit RTD's website:
https://www.rtd-denver.com/railproject

Join Transportation Solutions and partners for Bike to Work Day in Cherry Creek on June 26 from 6:45 - 9:30 AM! Visit the breakfast station on the Cherry Creek Trail just east of the University Blvd and Cherry Creek N Dr intersection (south of Fleet Feet). Pledge to ride at biketoworkday.co and stop by the table for free giveaways, coffee, food, and bike swag!

Transportation Solutions will be joined partners, including:
- Campus Cycles, giving free bike tune-ups
- East West Partners, giving out bagels and bike water bottles
- Denver Police Department District 3, giving out free 529 Garage badges and registering bikes to reduce bike theft
- Olive & Finch Collective, giving out pastries and coffee
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center, giving out giveaways
- Cottage Care Cleaning, giving out giveaways, granola bars, and energy drinks

Transportation Solutions will also be giving out donations from the following:
- Free empanada cards from Maria Empanada
- Sunglasses and lip balm from Snarf's Sandwiches Colorado
- Free milkshake cards from Next Level Burger

RTD is undertaking a pilot project integrating trip planning across transit services and partners, including Bustang Outrider, Boulder BCycle, the Lone Tree Link, and Lyft Scooters.

Through the Transit App, you can purchase fares and plan trips from the first mile to the last mile with RTD and other transit providers! Download the Transit App to plan your trip across not only Denver but all of Colorado.

https://www.rtd-denver.com/community/news/rtd-spearheading-pilot-project-that-integrates-trip-planning-and-fare-payment-with-mobility-partners-in-denver-region-within-transit-app

The Alameda Corridor project team has developed draft recommendations to improve Alameda Avenue to improve safety, and transit, enhance connections to community destinations, and make Alameda more accessible to all. The team would like to hear from you about their draft recommendations to improve the study. You can review examples of key recommendations and make comments here: https://lnkd.in/g8Q4SPqx

Denver Regional Council of Governments

District 5 is embarking on an exciting initiative to tackle the maintenance of bus stops in the community and hosting a bus stop bench cleanup initiative on May 19! By giving benches a fresh coat of paint, we can instantly uplift the appearance of our community and create a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Join District 5 on May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the first-ever annual Transit Touch-Up Day. Please click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8AA29AAFFC70-48625165-transit #/

We hosted Bike to Campus Day this morning with the University of Denver Center for Sustainability! We had a blast meeting students, faculty, staff, and community members who biked, walked, and rolled to campus. Thank you greatly to the University of Denver, Campus Cycles, Denver Streets Partnership, Next Level Burger, RTD, and Denver Police Department for joining and making the event so special!

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated prizes to the campaign, including MAKfam, DiFranco's, Snarf's Sandwiches, Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Roxy on Broadway, Maria Empanada, Music City Hot Chicken, Lekker Coffee, Denver Pizza Company, and Corvus Coffee!

Bike to Campus Day is tomorrow, May 8! Join us in partnership with the University of Denver Center for Sustainability from 7 am to 10 am at the Carnegie Green on campus, with partners Campus Cycles, Denver Streets Partnership, Next Level Burger, RTD, and Denver Police Department District 3.

Pledge to ride, walk, or roll to earn prizes from Denver businesses here: bit.ly/dubiketocampusday

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated prizes to the campaign, including MAKfam, DiFranco's, Snarf's Sandwiches, Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Roxy on Broadway, Maria Empanada, Music City Hot Chicken, Lekker Coffee, Denver Pizza Company, and Corvus Coffee!

Browse our latest newsletter for Bike to Campus Day and Bike to Work Day updates and a recap from The Road Ahead! https://mailchi.mp/transolutions/on-the-move-may-2024

Join us for Bike, Walk, and Roll to Campus Day! In partnership with the University of Denver and the University of Denver Center for Sustainability, we'll be welcoming bikers on the morning of Wednesday, May 8, from 7 am to 10 am at the Carnegie Green at the University of Denver. Pledge to ride, walk, or roll to earn prizes from Denver businesses here: bit.ly/dubiketocampusday

We'll be joined by partners Campus Cycles, Denver Streets Partnership, Next Level Burger, RTD and Denver Police Department District 3. The event is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Get your bike tuned by Campus Cycles, register your bike with the Police Department, and get free food, cookies, and coffee!

Pledge to ride, walk, or roll here: bit.ly/dubiketocampusday

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated prizes to the campaign, including MAKfam, DiFranco's Italian Eatery, Snarf Sandwiches, Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Roxy on Broadway, Maria Empanada, Music City Hot Chicken, Lekker Coffee, Denver Pizza Company, and Corvus Coffee Roasters!

We're hosting a Bike, Walk, and Roll to Campus Day in partnership with the University of Denver Center for Sustainability! Join us on May 8 from 7 am to 10 am at the Carnegie Green at the University of Denver, with partners Campus Cycles, Denver Streets Partnership, Next Level Burgers, RTD, and Denver Police Department District 3.

Pledge to ride, walk, or roll to earn prizes from Denver businesses here: bit.ly/dubiketocampusday

The event is open to any students, faculty, staff, and community members. Come get your bike tuned, and register your bike with the Police Department, get free food, and free coffee!

Pledge to ride, walk, or roll here: bit.ly/dubiketocampusday

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated prizes to the campaign, including MAKfam, DiFranco's, Snarf Sandwiches, Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Broadway Roxy, Maria Empanada, Music City Hot Chicken, Lekker Coffee, Denver Pizza Company, and Corvus Coffee!

Last week we hosted Transportation Solution's annual seminar, The Road Ahead! This year, we focused on bus rapid transit (BRT). We want to give a massive thank you to our keynote speaker, Katie Roth, who is the Director of Arterial Bus Rapid Transit at Metro Transit in Minneapolis and presented a look into Minnenapolis's BRT system. Ryan Noles, the BRT Program Manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation also gave a presentation about the future of BRT in Denver. Both presentations blew us away!

A huge thank you to Bree Davies with City Cast Denver for hosting an enlightening and passionate panel discussion about BRT and the future of transit in Denver with Jacob Smith, the Executive Director of NOYS - National Organizations for Youth Safety, Katie, and Ryan. The discussion was an incredible showcase of Jacob, Katie, and Ryan's expertise, passion, and instrumental work in transit in our community. You can listen to the podcast from City Cast Denver here: https://lnkd.in/duPP2nM3

Congratulations to our awards winners Nisha Mokshagundam, the Program and Marketing Manager with the Denver Regional Council of Governments Way to Go program, and Angie Rivera-Malpiede, the President and CEO of Northeast Transportation Connections!

Thank you to Skyler McKinley and Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer for introducing awardees and presenters and helping make the event as smooth as possible!

Lastly, we couldn't have put on this amazing event without our sponsors. Thank you to our platinum sponsors! AAA Colorado, East West Partners, RTD, Cherry Creek North, City of Glendale Colorado, Kentro Group, City and County of Denver Government, BMC CPAs, Inc., and Tryba Architects.

Thank you to our gold sponsors! Denver Regional Council of Governments, Councilmember Paul Kashmann of District 6, and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig.

Thank you to our silver sponsors! Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer of District 5, Lou Raders, Denver South, JRES Intelica CRE, and Alta Planning + Design.

The Road Ahead, Transportation Solutions annual seminar, is tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who will be attending this year and discussing bus rapid transit (BRT) in Denver. We couldn't have put on this amazing event without our sponsors.

Thank you to our platinum sponsors! AAA Colorado, East West Partners, RTD, Cherry Creek North, City of Glendale Colorado, Kentro Group, City and County of Denver Government, BMC CPAs, Inc., and Tryba Architects.

Thank you to our gold sponsors! Denver Regional Council of Governments, Councilmember Paul Kashmann of District 6, and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig.

Thank you to our silver sponsors! Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer of District 5, Lou Raders, Denver South, JRES Intelica CRE, and Alta Planning + Design.

The Road Ahead is two days away! Grab your last-minute ticket to join us this Thursday, April 25! We’re focusing on bus rapid transit (BRT). BRT is a forefront issue impacting the future of transportation in Denver.

If you're curious about transportation and innovation in Denver, this event is the perfect chance for you to learn bout accessible mobility options in Denver. Sign up at the link in our bio to attend!

Thank you to our platnium sponsors! AAA Colorado East West Partners RTD Cherry Creek North Glendale, Colorado Kentro Group City and County of Denver Government BMC Investment Tryma Architects

RTD is announcing new attractive pricing for employee transit benefits for 2024! The price will be prorated depending on what month your employer joins the program for the year. Additional savings can come from the sustainable transportation tax credit, making purchasing EcoPasses for your employees an excellent, low-cost employee benefit.

Contact us if you would like an official quote from RTD. This benefit can add to your suite of employee benefits and encourage sustainable transportation!

RTD

Our annual conference, The Road Ahead, is in just two weeks on April 25, 2024! We’ll explore the pivotal topic of bus rapid transit (BRT). BRT is a forefront issue impacting the future of transportation in Denver.

If you're curious about transportation or want to make an impact on sustainability in Denver, this event offers everyone a chance to learn and engage with the growth of accessible mobility options in Denver. Sign up here to attend!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-road-ahead-2024-tickets-843481795757?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thanks to our platinum sponsors for making the event possible: AAA Colorado Cherry Creek West RTD Cherry Creek North City of Glendale Kentro Group City and County of Denver Government BMC Investment Tryba Architects

Biking has physical and mental health benefits, and keeping cars off the road improves our region’s air quality. Register your organization for the Business Challenge and help your employees turn eco-friendly commuting into a habit. Register at the link below!

tinyurl.com/btwd24challenge

Way to Go

As we come out of ski season and into wildflower season, ensure you can get up to the mountains the safest, easiest way possible! Plan a car-free trip through the I-70 corridor and use mountain and regional transit such as Bustang or Amtrak. Learn more at the link in our bio and check out I-70 Coalition's website for updates on mountain transit and support planning your trip. RideBustang GoI70.com

https://goi70.com/transit

Join us at our annual conference, The Road Ahead! We’ll explore the pivotal topic of bus rapid transit (BRT). With significant planning efforts in place for Speer-Leetsdale, Colfax, Alameda, and Colorado Boulevard, BRT is a forefront issue impacting the future of transportation in Denver.

Whether you’re a curious Denverite eager to grasp the future of transportation or a business seeking to make a meaningful impact on our community, this event offers everyone a chance to learn, engage, and sponsor the growth of accessible mobility options in Denver.

Sign up here! https://theroadahead2024.eventbrite.com

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Denver is conducting a safety study of East 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, and 18th Avenues between Broadway and Yosemite Street to identify safety improvements to coincide with the East Colfax Ave Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This study will analyze crash and traffic speed data and explore who uses the streets. They are looking to have community input to develop recommendations for reducing crashes.

Share your location-specific concerns on the digital map and complete the brief survey to get involved! You can find the link for the map and survey in our bio.