Moving to CO this fall: no car? Is a commute logical?
I am moving to Colorado in September for school. My school is in Lakewood, but my roommate’s school is in Boulder. I am considering living somewhere like Westminster, central between Denver and Boulder. Neither of us will have cars for a little while, is this a logical plan? Are the bus systems reliable enough to commute 20 minutes or so (regular driving) everyday to Lakewood and Boulder? Any knowledgeable input is greatly appreciated!!!
I would recommend living in downtown Denver. This is the hub for most of the transportation routes. There is a frequent service to Boulder up to midnight. The bus will leave you right at the U of Colorado. Also, Denver has great social and night life for two young people. The LoDo district has experienced an explosion of new condos, restaurants and galleries. There are also a couple of excellent bike paths, making it easy to get around the city. Westminster is really just a suburb. You’ll feel trapped there without a car.
Also, the U of Colorado gives students’ a bus pass as part of your student fees. So, the buses in the entire Denver metro area are ‘free’.
See www.rtd-denver.com for routes.
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