Denver is home to some of the nation’s best entertainment, from sports events featuring the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, to huge star-studded concerts at the Ball Arena (Taylor Swift, anyone?). But the biggest drag, like in any city, is navigating heavy traffic and finding ever-elusive parking. Live like a local and take advantage of the city’s best-kept secret to getting around: trade your car for the comfort and convenience of Denver’s light rail!
Why Fans Prefer Using Light Rail
“Taking light rail is the way to go,” says Davis, a longtime Nuggets fan. “You skip the traffic, don’t have to worry about parking and you get dropped off right by the arena.”
With parking easily costing $30 or more, taking the light rail is a no-brainer. Use the D, E, H and W light rail lines to get to the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens station and be dropped off just steps away from the arena’s entrance.
Life’s Too Short To Be Stuck In Traffic
Denverites don’t only skip traffic for special events. Since getting around town during peak times and finding parking can be a challenge, lots of residents use their bikes or e-scooters to travel short and medium distances. Visit the MyWayToGo.org trip planning tool to find the best way to get around. Plus, commuters can earn the chance to win cool prizes every time they take eco-friendly trips using modes other than driving alone.
Many Denver Employers Support Clean Transit
Way to Go helps organizations in the Denver region make it easier for their employees to use eco-friendly transportation options. Businesses that offer transportation benefits to encourage employees to get out of single-occupant vehicles can be “Colorado Clean Commute-approved,” a designation offered by Way to Go to recognize employers that take steps to improve the region’s air quality. Employers can offer subsidies to staff using alternative transportation modes, coordination of Vanpool and carpool ride-matching, Guaranteed Ride Home to ensure that transit users and carpoolers can get home in case of an emergency, and more. Way to Go works with employers at no cost to identify the best transportation benefits for their team. Talk to them by emailing WayToGo@drcog.org.
It’s Easy to Plan Your Ride Wherever you’re heading, the MyWayToGo.org trip tracking and planning tool can help you find the best way to get around Denver. From navigating the transit system, to planning the best bike route, to matching up carpool opportunities, Way to Go programs help residents like you find better, cleaner ways to travel and improve transit across our region.
