Everyone in Boulder County is invited to take part in Zero Fare for Better Air – a collaborative, statewide initiative designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing use of public transit. From August 1 through August 31, all RTD services – including the airport buses – are free for everyone.
Individuals of all ages and abilities, who may have never used transit services, residents whose travel habits have changed during the pandemic, and residents who continue to rely on RTD to deliver them to the important destinations in their lives are all welcome to enjoy the free public transit options in Boulder County and throughout Colorado.
This state-wide opportunity for free transit was made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, which Boulder County supported during the last legislative session.
“August is Colorado’s high ozone season, which means it’s the perfect time to leave the car at home and take public transit,” said Commissioner Matt Jones. “We all have a part to play in reducing ozone and its devastating contribution to negative public health impacts and the climate crisis. There are hundreds of thousands of people in Boulder County taking thousands of car trips each month. Everyone taking just one trip on public transit this month would have a huge impact on reducing our ozone levels. And did I mention? It’s free!"
“Vehicles on the road create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide and that pollution has a negative impact on our air quality and health,” said Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chair Claire Levy. “Taking part in the Zero Fare for Better Air program in August is a way for all of us to help protect our friends, family, and neighbors, as well as those who are most affected by air pollution, including children, the elderly, those with respiratory conditions, and everyone who works outside.”
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