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April 2011 

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Question of the Month


Do you feel safe riding public transportation?

Respond to this email with what you think!

 

In Other News

-Bike Denver 4/11/11
 
-Denver Post 4/10/11
 
 
-Denver Post 4/10/11
 
-City & County of Denver 4/9/11 
 
 
 
-Bike Denver 4/6/11

-City & County of Denver 4/5/11
 
 -City & County of Denver 4/7/11
 
Bus in front of Coors Field 
-RTD 3/28/11
YOU drive this train

For the next two weeks, RTD is putting out a "Call to the People" asking the public to tell them what they think about whether to pursue a sales tax increase vote in 2011 to complete the FasTracks program.

 

 

Please take a minute to view RTD's video message to learn more.

Then weigh in through one of the three ways by April 22:

  • Take a quick online survey
  • Text "2011" or "FUTURE" or "NONE" to 720.336.3303
  • Call 303.299.2000 and follow the prompts
If you could change one thing to make your commute easier, what would it be?

"I would make getting home from work as quick and easy as getting to work. It usually takes over an hour for me to get home, but getting to work only takes 30-45 minutes. The times just never quite works out getting home between walking to lightrail, catching lightrail, and then catching the bus!" -Monica Gray

 

"I love my commute--but I could get more reading done if the RTD buses had brighter overhead reading lights. One time I wore a headlamp, but had to remember not to look at anyone else with it on!" -Marian Bussey

 

"Having a totally 'green' limousine pick me up every morning and take me to work? No, how about 'if the RTD buses ran more punctually, and more often, that would make my commute easier! But it is really not that bad!" -Andy Downing

Link iCarpool with Facebook!

 

Now you can sign in with your Facebook account. Once you've connected by Facebook, you can share your trips on your Facebook wall. Friends can "like" it or can even use the link to create their own trip or match with yours. You have the option of sharing your public Facebook information and photo if you choose on your trips. 

 

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Last month's Drive Less DU results

March Report
Total alternative commutes   703
Total community miles          5,042
CO2 emission savings           4,034 lbs
Gas savings                       202 gals
Money savings                   $2,727

 

March Commute Distribution

Drive Less DU March 2011 Pie Graph
  

March Prize Winners

 

Congratulations! Your prizes will be mailed to you via inter-campus mail.

 

$5 Gift Certificate       $20 Gift Certificate
Brittney Ouellette        Katie Schroeder
Christy Cerrone           C.D. Thomas
Emily Forbes                     
Betsy Pike
Elizabeth Haire 

 

$5 Gift Certificates are awarded to those who have commuted at least once in a month.
$10 Gift Certificates are awarded to those who have commuted at least once/week in a month.              

$49 Special


Denver B-cycle members can pick up a B-cycle at any B-station and drop it off at any B-station. The first 30 minutes of each checkout is free, and there is no limit to the number of checkouts you can have in your access period. You can use a B-cycle to run an errand, grab lunch, travel from the bus stop to your office, or just get some fresh air. Free yourself today! B-stations are currently located throughout Downtown Denver, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek and University of Denver, among other areas.
Visit
denver.bcycle.com for a map of B-station locations.
$49 Annual Membership Offer Expires: April 22, 2011