Strategy Network
Pedestrian
The positive consequences of walking and biking as healthy modes of transportation, or as purely recreational activities, span across many aspects of our lives. They can be expressed in terms of the health of the environment (and resulting health of all living things), as well as the health of individuals who are more physically active. A transportation system that is conducive to walking and biking can reap many benefits in terms of reduced traffic congestion and improved quality of life. Economic rewards both to the individual and to society are also realized through reduced health care costs and reduced dependency on auto ownership (and the resulting insurance and maintenance costs). There are also other economic benefits of walking and biking that are more difficult to measure, such as the increased economic vitality of communities that have emphasized pedestrian and bicycle mobility. Walkable communities create a more equitable society that provides transportation choice for all citizens.
Biking
Infrastructure
- Bike Lanes
- Signage
- Protection
Non-Infrastructure
- Bike to Work Day
- Workplace Bike Incentives
Transit
The mission of the Transit program is to provide high quality financial, planning and management assistance to rural, specialized and public transit systems across Colorado.
- Administers funds provided through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Works closely with eligible recipients of FTA funds, including rural, specialized, and public transit operators
- Provides management and planning assistance to transit operators statewide, as well as to state, regional and local agencies and officials
- Encourages coordination among state and local agencies which finance and support transportation services; and
- Promotes consideration of transit alternatives as part of a balanced transportation system.
Park-n-Ride
Park-n-Ride facilities are parking lots with public transport connections that allow commuters and other people heading to city centers to leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus, rail system (rapid transit, light rail, or commuter rail) and/or carpool for the remainder of the journey.
Integrated Transit
There are many different ways to commute, travel, and move throughout the State of Colorado aside from driving in a single occupancy vehicle (SOV). CDOT’s Office of Innovative Mobility is focused on supporting and providing greater access to smart commuting options within the State of Colorado for the traveling public.
