Denver Regional Council of Governments

Reminder! The Colfax BRT Next Project is studying ways to improve travel along East Colfax Avenue between I-225 and Picadilly/E-470 through bus rapid transit. Learn about this project and other critical City of Aurora projects – and share your input – at Engage Aurora Live! on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012. The event will be family friendly with free food and a Touch-a-Truck area. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcY_i87n and https://lnkd.in/gX7_ixFu to learn more! #ColfaxBRTNext #EngageAuroraLive #DRCOG

The Way to Go program at #DRCOG is proud to again sponsor The Road Ahead hosted by Transportation Solutions. Time is running out to register for the annual event, which will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. April 17 at the University of Denver. Don’t miss out on this inspiring in-person event! Learn more online: https://lnkd.in/gW4ZVra7 #TheRoadAhead

¡Recordatorio! El proyecto Colfax BRT Next está evaluando métodos para optimizar los desplazamientos a lo largo de la avenida East Colfax entre la I-225 y Picadilly/E-470 mediante el sistema de tránsito rápido de autobuses. Infórmese sobre este proyecto y otros proyectos importantes de la ciudad de Aurora, y comparta sus comentarios en el evento de Engage Aurora Live, el 19 de abril de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. en el Centro municipal de Aurora, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012. El evento será familiar, con comida gratuita y un área para interactuar con vehículos. ¡Visite las páginas web https://lnkd.in/gcY_i87n y para saber más!https://lnkd.in/gX7_ixFu para saber más! #ColfaxBRTNext #EngageAuroraLive #DRCOG City of Aurora

Upcoming deadline: Nominations for the 2025 Metro Vision Awards closes on April 18! This year's event will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts under the theme of "Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate." The Metro Vision Awards recognize excellence, innovation, collaboration and leadership in problem-solving among communities and their partners. Get more details and nominate online: drcog.org/awards. #DRCOGAwards #DCPA #SeawellBallroom #MetroVision

Nominate an employer or individual(s) to earn an Employer Champion, Commuter of the Year or Rising Star award and join Way to Go in celebrating winners at the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ annual awards celebration on August 27, 2025. Winners and their nominators will be invited to attend the event as guests of Way to Go. Nominate online: WayToGo.org/WayToGoAwards #DRCOGAwards

It’s almost Earth Week! Kicking off on Monday, April 21, swap your solo-driving trips and pledge to walk, roll or ride sustainably. Visit MyWayToGo.org/s/Earth-Week to begin tracking your trips to work, the grocery store, a local park or other favorite spots. One lucky winner will get a prize package, courtesy Compost Colorado! Bonus points if you start a compost program for your workplace. #WayToGo #EarthWeek

Join us for Bike to Campus Day at the University of Denver on April 21 from 8:30 – 11:30 am at Carnegie Green! Celebrate Earth Week and get free coffee, giveaways, and breakfast food. We’ll be joined by Campus Cycles giving out free safety checks on bikes, Denver Police Department District 3 registering bikes with Project 529 for free ($11 value!), on-campus groups, and more. Pledge to ride for prizes! Bit.ly/btcd2025 Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for donating to the prizes! Roxy on Broadway Next Level Burger Music City Hot Chicken, LLC Snarf's Sandwiches

Happy Walk to Work Day! While it likely isn’t feasible to commute entirely on foot, consider swapping a trip that you would normally take by car. Walk to pick up lunch, visit a nearby park or take some strides to a meeting in celebration of the day. P.S. When you track your trip on MyWayToGo.org, you’ll get a special event day badge to highlight your efforts! #WayToGo #WalkToWorkDay

It's Walk to Work Day on Friday, April 4! While it likely isn’t feasible to commute entirely on foot, consider swapping a trip that you would normally take by car. Walk to pick up lunch, visit a nearby park or take some strides to a meeting in celebration of the day. P.S. When you track your trip on MyWayToGo.org, you’ll get a special event day badge to highlight your efforts! #WayToGo #WalkToWorkDay

The Colfax BRT Next Project is studying ways to improve travel along East Colfax Avenue between I-225 and Picadilly/E-470 through bus rapid transit. Learn about this project and other critical City of Aurora projects – and share your input – at Engage Aurora Live! on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012. The event will be family friendly with free food and a Touch-a-Truck area. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcY_i87n and https://lnkd.in/gX7_ixFu to learn more! #ColfaxBRTNext #EngageAuroraLive #DRCOG