The Downtown Denver Partnership announces a new FREE social media alert program that will keep commuters up-to-date in the event of major disruptions to Downtown Denver's transportation network.
Starting August 21st, Twitter, Facebook and e-mail users can sign up for the alerts through their favorite social media application. As official announcements are released from the Denver Police Department or RTD, program participants will be notified.
In keeping with the brief nature of messages on Twitter and Facebook, all alerts will be kept to 140 characters, or less. Links to this site will be attached to the alerts to make it easy for participants to click through.
Alerts will be sent between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
How to Sign Up:
To receive the alerts, you can do the following:
1. Create your own Twitter account at www.Twitter.com and elect to follow "DDPTransport".
or
2. From your Facebook account, send a friend request to "Downtown Denver".
RTD Soliciting Feedback on Proposed Fare Changes
August 2008 RTD Service Changes
Vanpools into Downtown Denver Now Available
Travelling to DIA During the Holiday Season
RTD Detours for Special Events
FasTracks Website Now Online
Free Sante Fe ArtDistrict Shuttle
Southeast Light Rail Connections to Civic Center Station
FREE Transportation Consultations
RTD will hold a series of public hearings in September to discuss a fare increase proposed for January 2009 due to increased fuel prices and shortfalls in sales tax revenues. It is proposed that Local, Express and Regional cash fares increase by approximately 14 percent. For example, a Local fare would increase from the current rate of $1.75 to $2.00. RTD is also proposing to limit participation in the Eco Pass program to employers with 50 employees or more. Detailed information on the proposed fare structure and public hearing process can be found by clicking here.
The Regional Transportation District will implement its August Service Changes on Sunday, August 17, 2008. RTD Service Changes are implemented several times per year to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the RTD system. Public meetings were held in June to solicit public comment regarding the service changes. New bus schedules for the affected bus routes are now available on all buses and at all RTD transit centers. The service changes may also be accessed online at www.RTD-Denver.com.
Looking for a way to save money on gas while helping to lower your carbon footprintt? Joining a vanpool reduces the cost of your daily commute, saves wear and tear on your own car and alleviates the stress of driving alone. The Denver Regional Council of Governments’ RideArrangers program organizes vanpools for commuters in the metro area. Currently, there are seats available in a vanpool from the Westminster park-n-Ride, leaving at 7 a.m., going to downtown Denver. The vanpool leaves downtown Denver around 4:50 p.m. heading back to Westminster. For more information about other vanpool routes, or to join this existing vanpool, please contact Elisa Herold at 303-480-6755 or visit www.drcog.org and click on RideArrangers.
With the airlines expecting more passengers this year than ever, also expect DIA parking lots to fill up quickly with holiday season travelers! For information on parking prices and availability at DIA parking facilities, visit www.flydenver.com and click on Parking Availability. Consider leaving the car at home and using a shuttle service like SuperShuttle to take you to the airport or RTD’s skyRide bus service. SkyRide is a convenient and affordable way to get to the airport with DIA service from 16 park-n-Rides throughout the region and fares between $7 and $11 per trip. For schedules and the full list of skyRide stops, please visit www.rtd-denver.com and click on skyRide in the left hand menu. SuperShuttle information can be found at www.supershuttle.com.
Big events like the Colfax Marathon can cause many road closures and detours for many RTD routes. RTD wants to make sure that you can still get to where you need to go! Visit RTD's Detours/Alerts page for more information.
A comprehensive, one-stop shop for all FasTracks related information is now available at www.rtd-fastracks.com. This new website offers an interactive map, corridor-specific information, and a calendar of FasTracks related events and meetings. Users of the site can also submit comments and find out about business opportunities and transit-oriented development plans around future stations.
Denver’s ArtDistrict on Santa Fe announces free direct luxury shuttle coach service from Denver’s top downtown hotels to Denver’s ArtDistrtict on Santa Fe. Beginning on Friday December 1st 2006 and every following Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a 21- passenger mini-coach will depart every half-hour from Downtown Denver hotels. Click here for detailed schedule information. Hotel Shuttle Coach service is in addition to the current free shuttle service each First Friday from RTD's 10th & Osage Station to Santa Fe and 10th Avenue, 5:30 to 9:30 PM year round.
RTD's Route 0L offers commuters a convenient connection between the I-25 & Broadway station and Civic Center station. Travel times are similar to those of the Regional and Express routes that used to serve that corridor.
Overall, the Downtown Denver Partnership would like to remind commuters that the best approach is to experiment and find what works best at your particular time of day! For more information, questions or concerns, please visit www.southeastlightrail.com or contact Aylene Quale, Transportation & Special Projects Manager at ayleneq@downtowndenver.com.
The Downtown Denver Partnership offers members free on-site transportation consultation to help your company develop a transportation plan that addresses the commuting needs of your employees. DDP staff can also survey employees to determine the best transportation program or even host a presentation to cover the transportation options available for your staff. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Aylene Quale, Transportation & Special Projects Manager, at 303.571.8237 or ayleneq@downtowndenver.com.
For more information about these or any other transportation updates, please contact Aylene Quale, Transportation & Special Projects Manager, at the
Downtown Denver Partnership at 303.534.6161.
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