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Every ride, trip, and choice adds up. Our 2025 Year in Review captures how the CU �Ǹ�Թ� community showed up for smarter, more sustainable transportation this year—plus a few standout moments along the way.

Inside the report, you’ll find highlights from biking, transit and on‑demand services, along with a snapshot of how campus travel habits continue to shift toward more sustainable options.

Getting around �Ǹ�Թ� has changed a lot over the past 150 years. From early rail lines to today’s buses, bike paths and campus shuttles, transportation has shaped how students, staff and residents connect with the city and CU �Ǹ�Թ�. Here’s a quick look at how �Ǹ�Թ�’s transportation story has evolved.

• 1870: �Ǹ�Թ� gains a rail connection to Denver, helping the city grow and making regional travel possible.
• Early 1900s: Electric streetcars run along Pearl Street, and interurban trains connect �Ǹ�Թ� and Denver.
• 1968-70: CU professor Al Bartlett, with the help��of his daughter's Girl Scout troop and CU��student assistant Ted Wells, mapped out safe bike routes in �Ǹ�Թ� and submitted a document to the city in 1968 entitled “Bikeways for �Ǹ�Թ�.” Two years later, they “cut” the ribbon on the first official bike path in �Ǹ�Թ�.
• 1989: �Ǹ�Թ� adopts its first Transportation Master Plan, focusing on long‑term travel options beyond driving alone.
• 1990s: Bike paths expand and the EcoPass program launches, making transit easier to use for students and employees.
• 2011: Electric vehicle charging comes to CU, with the first station installed at the Wolf Law building
• 2000s to 2010s: High‑frequency bus routes like the HOP and SKIP grow, connecting CU �Ǹ�Թ� to pretty much everywhere you need to go. �Ǹ�Թ� BCycle launched in May 2011.
• 2020s: CU �Ǹ�Թ� and the City continue investing in programs like Buff Bus service, BCycle, campus bike infrastructure, and electric buses—prioritizing safety, sustainability, and choice. Lime e‑scooters officially launched in �Ǹ�Թ� on August 18, 2021 as part of the City of �Ǹ�Թ�’s Shared Micromobility Program.

is �Ǹ�Թ� County's first comprehensive Transit Plan, and it's time to provide your feedback. Transit includes buses operated by RTD, shuttles to parks and mountains and shared vehicles such as Ride Free Lafayette and paratransit. Take the�� in English or Spanish by May 31 to shape the future of �Ǹ�Թ�'s transportation systems.

Did you know you can travel to the Denver International Airport (DIA) for free with your Buff OneCard? With one stop adjacent to CU �Ǹ�Թ� at 16th and Broadway, the SkyRide (AB1) leaves hourly from �Ǹ�Թ� Station. If you're taking the AB1 bus, head over to the Downtown Station to improve your chances of getting a spot on the bus. Live by 28th Street? Use the AB2 route instead of the AB1 to get ahead of the crowd. You can also take the Flatiron Flyer bus to Union Station and take the A light rail line. Visit�� for more details or use the��Transit app for route planning and real-time arrival details.��

Make commuting easier with the Transit app! CU Buff Bus riders now get a free upgrade (a $25 annual value) to Transit Royale, unlocking premium features like real‑time tracking, service alerts and smarter trip planning. Download the app and enjoy the full experience.��Learn more and download the app.

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Get ready: June is Walk and Bike Month! Celebrate biking all month long with events, resources and tips to help you ride more confidently and safely around �Ǹ�Թ�. Look out for the following events and stay updated with the��.

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Thinking about signing up for a bike event this year? Be Mobile readers can get $20 off registration for the�� with coupon code BEMOBILE. This annual CU �Ǹ�Թ� cycling event and scholarship fundraiser offers routes for all abilities, with select routes giving riders the rare chance to bike up �Ǹ�Թ� Canyon while it’s closed to vehicle traffic.��

Bonus: form a team of 10 or more riders, and each rider will receive an additional $15 refunded to their credit card once the 10th person registers. Ride solo or with friends, and support scholarships for CU students along the way.