Free on-demand bus service available in Gunbarrel, and in Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, and parts of Erie
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Key Points
- Ride BoCo is a new free on-demand bus service in Gunbarrel and southeastern Boulder County communities.
- The service expands transportation options for residents, workers, and visitors, helping connect people to jobs, services, shopping, and regional transit.
- Accessible vehicles, bike racks, and multiple booking options make the service convenient and easy to use.
- Rides can be booked through the Ride BoCo app, online, or by phone, with service available seven days a week. Learn more at boco.org/RideBoCo
Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County has launched two new free on-demand transit services. Ride Gunbarrel provides service in all of the Gunbarrel community. Ride SouthEast provides service in Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, and parts of Erie. Ride SouthEast also services the Flatiron Mall in Broomfield, allowing for travel between all of these communities.
Together these two services will be known as Ride BoCo. The Ride BoCo services are now available.
“Boulder County is deeply committed to public transportation through our 25-year Transportation Master Plan,” said Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin. "We are delighted to launch Ride Gunbarrel and Ride SouthEast in Boulder County. These on-demand buses offer a free-to-use service that bridges the public transportation gap in areas without fixed bus routes. These buses create more opportunities for people to get where they need to be, whether that’s work, the doctor’s office, or grocery shopping.”
"We're extremely excited to celebrate the launch of the free, on-demand Ride BoCo transit services,” said John Tayer, Boulder Chamber President and CEO. “Having been conceived through our Boulder Together program over 5 years ago, we are thankful to the partnership with the Gunbarrel business community, Boulder County, the City of Boulder and RTD for working with us to bring this innovative and convenient transit service to the Gunbarrel community. Ride Gunbarrel will provide a critical first- and last-mile connection to over 9,800 employees and 11,500 residents in the Gunbarrel area. This is how we make transit commuting convenient and efficient for our regional workforce."
What Is an On-Demand Bus Service?
Unlike a traditional fixed route bus service with designated bus stops, on-demand bus services can take people from anywhere to anywhere within a specific area. For both Ride Gunbarrel and Ride SouthEast, trips can be booked the day before or on the day of service. On-demand bus services can also be a good way to connect to and from fixed route services, like the Flatiron Flyer, BOLT, AB and AL.
Ride BoCo Service Details
- Ride BoCo is a free service for anyone to use.
- Passengers must be at least 13 years old to ride by themselves.
- Children 12 years and under must ride with a guardian.
- Parents need to bring a car seat for their children, as appropriate for the child’s age and size.
- Leashed and well-behaved dogs are permitted.
- Service animals are always welcome.
- All vehicles are ADA accessible and lift equipped.
- All vehicles have bike racks that can hold two bikes up to 55 pounds each with a max tire width of 2.3 inches.
Ride BoCo Service Hours
- Ride Gunbarrel will operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days per week.
- Ride SouthEast will operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week.
How to Book a Ride
Riders can book a ride via the RIDE BOCO app (download via Apple App Store or Google Play), online at book.rideboco.rideco.com, or by calling 720-473-4414. Trips can be booked the day before or on the day of service. The bus will arrive at the pick-up location at the designated time.
Service Will Not Be Available on the Following Holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
About Ride BoCo
Ride BoCo is funded by federal and state grants, and RTD partnership funding. Local match funds are being provided by Boulder County, Superior, Louisville, Lafayette and Erie. The service is operated by zTrip, and the program is managed by Boulder County.
For more information, including service area maps, visit boco.org/RideBoCo, or contact Paul Kwiatkowski at pkwiatkowski@bouldercounty.gov or 720-564-2779.
The Ride Boco bus features free on-demand bus service available in Gunbarrel, and in Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, and parts of Erie.
Each RideBoCo bus has a bike rack that can hold two bikes up to 55 pounds each with a max tire width of 2.3 inches.