Transportation
What transportation is available in downtown Denver?
Downtown Denver offers a variety of ways to get around. Over 60% of downtown employees use transit, bike, or walk to work. You do not need a vehicle to live in Denver. About 20% of the households do not own vehicles. Here are the major ways people travel in the city:
Lightrail
The light rail has 34.8 miles of tracks and stops at 36 stations. In the next 18 months, three new RTD lightrails will connect west, east, and northern suburbs to downtown. It also provides people with direct access to the Denver International Airport.
16th Street Shuttle (Free Mall Ride)
This shuttle runs the length of the 16th Street Mall. It runs frequently and can connect you to almost anywhere downtown. It passes hotels, restaurants, office buildings, and shops.
Mile High PediCabs
The Mile High PediCabs started in 1988. They are three wheeled pedal cabs powered by trained, licensed, and insured drivers that help keep the city green. They are an on-demand taxi service but you can also pre-arrange your ride. They are great for transporting guests to special events such as weddings, parties, and tours in downtown Denver.
Bus
There are over 60 Regional Transportation District (RTD) routes that stop in downtown Denver. It also offers services for people with limited mobility. Two of the major stations are Union Station and Civic Center Station.
Bike
In downtown Denver, there are 18.5 miles of bike lanes and trails. A new bike sharing program called Denver B-Cycle was just added. About 800 Trek bicycles are available at 84 stations around the city. You can pick one up from one station and drop it off at a different one. Memberships are also available.
Walk
Once you are in the city, every important venue can be reached on foot. Pedestrians share the paths and parks that bikers use.
Downtown Denver offers a variety of ways to get around. Over 60% of downtown employees use transit, bike, or walk to work. You do not need a vehicle to live in Denver. About 20% of the households do not own vehicles. Here are the major ways people travel in the city:
Lightrail
The light rail has 34.8 miles of tracks and stops at 36 stations. In the next 18 months, three new RTD lightrails will connect west, east, and northern suburbs to downtown. It also provides people with direct access to the Denver International Airport.
16th Street Shuttle (Free Mall Ride)
This shuttle runs the length of the 16th Street Mall. It runs frequently and can connect you to almost anywhere downtown. It passes hotels, restaurants, office buildings, and shops.
Mile High PediCabs
The Mile High PediCabs started in 1988. They are three wheeled pedal cabs powered by trained, licensed, and insured drivers that help keep the city green. They are an on-demand taxi service but you can also pre-arrange your ride. They are great for transporting guests to special events such as weddings, parties, and tours in downtown Denver.
Bus
There are over 60 Regional Transportation District (RTD) routes that stop in downtown Denver. It also offers services for people with limited mobility. Two of the major stations are Union Station and Civic Center Station.
Bike
In downtown Denver, there are 18.5 miles of bike lanes and trails. A new bike sharing program called Denver B-Cycle was just added. About 800 Trek bicycles are available at 84 stations around the city. You can pick one up from one station and drop it off at a different one. Memberships are also available.
Walk
Once you are in the city, every important venue can be reached on foot. Pedestrians share the paths and parks that bikers use.