Car Free living in Denver (Arvada, Boulder: 2009, condos, credit)

[livecontent]

"Denver’s regional transit plan leaves Atlanta years behind"

"The Denver region is building 120 miles of light rail and commuter rail that should be complete by 2015. Already, Denver operates about 1,000 buses at peak times, compared to MARTA’s meager 550 buses (although our region is nearly double Denver’s metro population)..."

Read the complete article

Denver's regional transit plan leaves Atlanta years behind | Business Insider | ajc.com

The people of Denver metro were smart enough to look ahead and now we are passing other bigger cities in Public Transit.

Livecontent

[tfox]

Originally Posted by livecontent

"Denver’s regional transit plan leaves Atlanta years behind"

Interesting article, particularly since I think Metro Atlanta has a respectable public transit system which was significantly expanded for the Olympics they held there. I've ridden MARTA and it's a pretty good system, certainly for the SE of the country.

Of course, I ride RTD as well and I'm pretty proud of our system, too. My point is that if I city like Atlanta is envious of Denver's public transit then that's high praise indeed.

[Katiana]

Atlanta is known for urban sprawl, despite the MARTA.

[Mike from back east]

Article lists cities best able to weather an oil crisis. Denver was 10th. Two cities in OK were at the bottom of the 50-city list.

Article in CNN: Expansive Oklahoma gets expensive to its drivers - Jun. 12, 2008

More info on the study: http://www.commoncurrent.com/pubs/oi...4.08.final.pdf



Take mass transit:



s/Mike

[the_koolkat]

I really hope they don't cut services due to the gas prices. They are needed now more then ever.

[Morry]

Can someone explain to me how to read this damned "interactive" map?

Denver - Regional Transportation District Mapping Site

With no previous knowledge of the area this thing might as well be in Greek

[tfox]

Originally Posted by Morry

Can someone explain to me how to read this damned "interactive" map?

Denver - Regional Transportation District Mapping Site

With no previous knowledge of the area this thing might as well be in Greek

Use Google Transit instead. There's a link for it off Google Maps.

[livecontent]

Starting this thread in 2006 has been prescient. Well, it seems that car free living is now becoming the "in" movement".

I have noticed more newbies and those "I will never use public transit" on the buses and trains. I can recognize them because of their perplexed, anxious and irritated faces. and you hear them complain about the buses, the parking and other passengers. They rush to get on the bus; they try to take two seats with their bags--ah, but I am there; I search them out and if I see that they will not release their seat--then they will have me, a disabled fat man; drooling, shaking and laughing; next to them---did I ever mention, sometimes I have trouble holding my gas---oh what joy.

Oh, it even gets better; they think they can win and get the first seat but they do not know that I will follow at the end of the line (I cannot stand and wait) and claim it as my right as the disabled and elderly and they are forced to the back where there may be no more seats.

So, for those who think that the public transportation was not good enough for them; and for those who have did not support transit initiatives; and for those who drive around in the Park n' Rides in their gas hog, desperate for a spot,---I give you a Bronx Cheer====pbruuuuuuuuuuuu

Ah, life is good and I livecontent

[callsnap]

I am working in NYC at the moment, though not a native. I really enjoy car-free living here and would like to keep the lifestyle going. This thread is encouraging. Cheers to all of you, especially livecontent!
I'm single, late 20's female, and looking to live as a renter in a walkable neighborhood (a.k.a. original TOD) around the 30's professional crowd. I'd love to be able to walk to:
light rail
park (running trails)
gym
library
grocer
drugstore
bars/live music
restaurants
theatre
misc shops

That "wish" list is actually in order of preference for what I'd most like available or accessible in a neighborhood.
I'll be working in downtown Denver. I'm planning a visit in early August and a move for early Sept.
Please advise on any neighborhoods you recommend I explore, to continue car free living.

[FrozenShores]

Originally Posted by callsnap

I'm single, late 20's female, and looking to live as a renter in a walkable neighborhood (a.k.a. original TOD) around the 30's professional crowd. I'd love to be able to walk to:
light rail
park (running trails)
gym
library
grocer
drugstore
bars/live music
restaurants
theatre
misc shops

Hey callsnap, sounds like downtown living fits what you would like. I lived near the capitol building and also on 16th and Stout and had everything your list requires. 16th and Stout is the AT Lewis and Rio Grande Lofts and are actually ON the light rail line.

There are many rentals in Downtown Denver ranging from affordable $700 one beds to larger units in the $2-3k range. Best bet is to check craigslist or rent.com and google the property addresses to make sure they are near your amenities.

Good luck