Civic - Services - Transport - Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver offers a variety of transit options
- DEN: Denver International Airport; major international airport approximately 35 km from downtown Denver; on a 137 square kilometer site, making it one of the largest airports in the world; extensive public art display; for transportation to/from DEN, see skyRide
- APA: Centennial Airport; general aviation airport approximately 30 km from downtown Denver; owned and operated by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority
- BJC: Jefferson County Airport; general aviation airport approximately 31 km from downtown Denver; owned and operated by Jefferson County
- RTD: Regional Transportation District; plans and builds a public transportation system for eight counties around Denver; Fastracks light rail; bus;
- eGo CarShare: serves the Boulder-Denver metro area; works to provide and promote alternatives to individual car ownership
- Car Free: Possible in Denver; with great walkability and extensive transit systems, you could easily live without a car in Denver
- Car Sharing: Avoid owning a car; be car-free as much as possible, but keep the idea that you can rent or borrow a car only when you need it--for a big project or trip to far-out areas, for example
- Bike Sharing: Denver Bike Sharing; owns and operates Denver B-cycle to promote health, quality of life and preservation of the environment in Denver
- Amtrak: Passenger rail; Denver's Union Station is at 1701 Wynkoop Street
- Greyhound: National, commercial bus transit company; offers connections throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Trolley: Denver Rail Heritage Society; tour downtown Denver on a Breezer
- WalkDenver: an advocacy group focused on pedestrian safety and experience
- CoTrip: Colorado Department of Transportation; traveler information including road conditions
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