DRCOG Press Release

In light of the recent announcement of discontinuation of the Front Range Commuter Express (FREX) service, workers commuting between Colorado Springs and Denver may think they have no other choice but to get back into a car. Not so, says a representative of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) “Getting into a vanpool is an excellent alternative for former FREX users to share expenses, make new friends and keep the stress-free commute they enjoy,” says Linda Dowlen, manager of DRCOG’s RideArrangers program.

Vanpools are a good choice for groups of commuters who live and work near each other and travel more than 15 miles to work one-way. Passengers share the ride and pay a low monthly fare to the designated driver in a minivan seating up to six, or a full-size van seating up to 12. The Vanpool program is a partnership between DRCOG and the Regional Transportation District (RTD). DRCOG also offers a free matching service for people commuting into or out of the Denver metro area interested in starting carpools using their own vehicles.

For more information on vanpools or FREE carpool matching services please visit www.drcog.org and click on RideArrangers. For more information please call 303-458-POOL.

DRCOG’s RideArrangers helps businesses and individuals avoid traffic congestion and reduce pollution by promoting and providing transportation options. RideArrangers is a partner with Metro Rides of Colorado Springs and VanGo of Fort Collins in the Front Range Vanpool Services program, helping long-distance commuters reach their destinations.