Douglas County transit and multimodal study
Douglas County is conducting a transit and multimodal study to determine what transportation options may be lacking for people who do not own a vehicle and want to connect to places they desire to go. Many County communities are not served by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and are underserved by the existing transit system. Further, there is not a dedicated, reliable transit service to connect the RTD regional rail and bus systems to communities.
The County hopes to improve existing transit services and find ways to provide reasonable and reliable transit to people who need the service, who do not own a phone, and/or who have limited personal mobility.
The study, which will be completed in June, is focusing on the northern area of Douglas County, including the City of Castle Pines, the Town of Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, the City of Lone Tree, and the Town of Parker.
The goals of the study are to:
- Find short- and long-term projects to help people move around the county more easily and efficiently, including to jobs, doctor appointments and schools.
- Connect people to rail stations, transit hubs and major activity centers through transit opportunities.
- Create a transportation system that increases options for getting around.
- Define bicycle and pedestrian connections that support and encourage transit use.
- Strengthen collaboration between Douglas County municipalities.
Let your voices be heard. The County is looking for community members to provide input and identify needed connections and potential projects.
To take the survey, visit douglas.co.us and search “Integrated Transit and Multimodal Study.” Then scroll down to the “Take the survey” option.
Douglas County’s transit study hopes to find ways to provide reasonable and reliable transit for people who do not own or have access to their own transportation, who do not own a phone, and/or who have limited personal mobility.
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