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Transportation & Mobility

Westminster's strategic location provides easy and convenient access to the metro Denver and Boulder region through a multimodal transportation network which includes an enhanced transit system, easy access to regional and international airports, an expansive local and regional trail system, and major highways

Westminster is dedicated to creating an environment that ensures convenient, accessible, safe, and connected transportation options for all users of all ages and abilities. Whether you are commuting to work or school, going on a weekend bike ride with friends, or taking a stroll down your neighborhood street with your family, we are working to improve the quality of transportation for all modes.

 


Biking

A bicycle is an excellent way to get around Westminster and the region. The city promotes bicycling as an environmentally friendly form of travel - it is a key element of the city’s Strategic Plan to increase ease of mobility and promote sustainability.

With over 180 miles of bicycle and trail facilities, bicyclists can travel around Westminster as well as access regional trails. 

Commuting Solutions has interactive bicycle map to help you get around Westminster and the front range area by bike and bus.


Commuting Resources

For more information about transportation options such as carpool or vanpool for your commute, visit the following regional partners:

  • Commuting Solutions (Northwest Region: US 36 to SH 119) – Dedicated to delivering innovative transportation options that connect commuters to their workplaces, businesses to their employees and residents to their communities. Through advocacy for infrastructure and transportation improvements, partnerships and education, Commuting Solutions creates progressive, flexible transportation solutions. 

  • Smart Commute Metro North (I-25 corridor north of I-70, including SH-7, US-85) – Works with communities and businesses to promote transportation options and improvements, foster economic vitality and enhance mobility in the metro north region. Smart Commute provides information and programs for commuting options like ridesharing and transit, and works with employers interested in providing alternative work programs such as teleworking. Smart Commute Metro North's service area is focused on the I-25 corridor north of I-70, but their interest and efforts include SH-7, US-85 and Fast Tracks North Metro Rail corridor.

Way to Go is a regional partnership offering real-life solutions to help commuters throughout the Denver metro region save money, experience less stress, and save time. Way to Go partners work together to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and make life better for the region’s residents.Visit Way to Go's website for information about carpool, vanpool, transit, biking, walking and telework/flexible work schedules.


Senior & Disabled Transportation Services

RTD Access-A-Ride

RTD's Access-A-Ride service provides local bus transportation in the Denver metro area for people with disabilities, as long as the starting point in the trip and destination are within 3/4 mile of RTD's local fixed-route transit system. Learn more about Access-A-Ride. For other RTD transit services, visit the RTD website

Via Colorado

Via Paratransit helps older adults and people with disabilities lead more independent, self-sufficient, and joyful lives. Call a Mobility Specialist at 303-444-3043 to schedule a ride with Via or learn about alternative travel guidance and resources in English or Spanish.

Community Transit Program/A-Lift

The Community Transit program is a joint project between Adams County and the cities of Arvada, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Thornton, Northglenn, and Westminster to improve transportation services for our shared aging community in Adams County. This is a grant- and community-funded program and all rides are free.

Services are available to Adams County residents who are 55 years of age or better, and individuals with physical disabilities within the same age parameters. Transportation services are provided for medical and nutritional needs. This program provides over 21,000 rides every year to residents 55 years of age or better. To reserve a ride on our A-Lift, call 303-447-9636.


Transit

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates local and regional bus routes, commuter and light rail lines, and specialty shuttle service and para-transit services in the Denver metro region. RTD provides transit service in Westminster including the following bus and rail services. 

Learn about RTD's comprehensive system (map)how to ride in any one of their buses or trains, and how to park at the stations. 

Bus

A number of local and regional bus routes serve Westminster neighborhoods and Park-N-Rides. To learn more about bus routes serving Westminster and the region, including schedules, visit the RTD website

B Line (commuter rail)

The six-mile B Line commuter rail line provides rail service between Westminster Station and Union Station in downtown Denver where riders can connect to the C, E, and W light rail lines, the University of Colorado A Line (to the Denver International Airport), as well as local and regional buses and downtown Denver shuttles. Trains run every 30 minutes apart during rush hours and an hour apart at all other times. 

Learn more about the B Line.

Flatiron Flyer (bus rapid transit)

The Flatiron Flyer is RTD’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service connecting Denver to Boulder and all points in-between. Two stations (US 36 and Sheridan and US 36 and Church Ranch) are located in Westminster along the US 36 corridor, providing Westminster residents and visitors with frequent, convenient and reliable options when traveling along the Front Range. Learn more about the Flatiron Flyer destination and schedules at RTD's Flatiron Flyer website.

Access-a-Ride

RTD’s Access-a-Ride service provides local bus transportation in the Denver metro area for people with disabilities, as long as the starting point in the trip and destination are within 3/4 mile of RTD’s local fixed-route transit system. Learn more about Access-A-Ride

Trip Planning

Transit trip planning assistance available in multiple formats:

There are a number of trip planning apps available for your smart phone, for example the Transit app.

Transportation commute options information is also available through Commuting Solutions (US 36 corridor), Smart Commute Metro North (I-25 corridor north of Denver), and DRCOG's Way-to-Go program (Denver metro region). 

Park-N-Ride

RTD offers riders convenient parking options throughout the region. There are four Park-n-Rides located in Westminster served by multiple bus routes, with some locations also served by enhanced transit services like the Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit and B Line commuter rail:  

  • Westminster Station Park-N-Ride (6995 Grove St.)
  • US 36 and Sheridan Station (5025 W. 88th Place)
  • US 36 and Church Ranch Boulevard (10452 Town Center Drive)
  • Wagon Road Park-N-Ride (600 W 120th Ave)

If your vehicle is registered at an address within RTD boundaries, you may park for free the first 24-hour period every day you park. For parking that extends beyond the first 24 hours, a daily fee applies. Outside of RTD district vehicles, a daily fee applies. Learn more about park-n-ride fees

Vehicles may not be parked continuously for longer than 30 consecutive days. Vehicles parked greater than 30 consecutive days without being moved may be subject to ticketing and towing at the owner's expense. When parking at RTD Park-N-Ride facilities for extended time while traveling via the University of Colorado A Line or SkyRide bus service, parking fees will apply. Learn more about long-term parking, and parking for airport travel and transportation

Bike-N-Ride

All RTD buses are equipped with two bike racks at the front of the bus, and regional buses have front bike racks and baggage bins to store bikes. Bikes are allowed on commuter rail trains on a space-available basis. Learn more about bike storage and bringing your bike with your on bus and rail transit


Transportation Engineering & Planning

The transportation engineering and planning team guides the transportation design, planning and implementation of projects and programs to ensure that current and future investments support Westminster's Strategic Plan and other citywide and regional goals for a safer and more connected and accessible transportation network. 

Learn more at the Transportation Engineering and Planning page here.