Stories from Commuters

For Colorado Bike Month, Smart Commute is sharing short inspirations from real people about why they bike to work now, or why they biked to work at a previous position. Today’s bike-spiration is from Stephen P. who works at Vendavo, and now combines biking with the bus. “When I began working in the same small town I […]

For Colorado Bike Month, Smart Commute is sharing short inspirations from real people about why they bike to work now, or why they biked to work at a previous position. Today’s bike-spiration is from Rachel A. who works at Felsburg Holt & Ullevig and hopes to bike to work again soon. “When I worked downtown, I loved […]

For Colorado Bike Month, Smart Commute is sharing short inspirations from real people about why they bike to work now, or why they biked to work at a previous position. Today’s bike-spiration is from Jodelle O. who is retired, but fondly remembers biking to work in college. “When I was in college in Minneapolis it was […]

For Colorado Bike Month, Smart Commute is sharing short inspirations from real people about why they bike to work now, or why they biked to work at a previous position. Today’s bike-spiration is from Diadre B. who shares why she biked to work at a previous job. “Biking to work at my previous job gave me ME […]

Kristi B. is an I-Drive I-25 participant.  In April, Kristi started carpooling in a three-person carpool thanks to our I Drive I-25 program.  Smart Commute followed up with Kristi, who kindly shared her experience. Smart Commute: Tell us about your commute before I Drive I-25. Kristi B:   It was frustrating and aggressive.   SC:  What is your new […]

Lora O. is a resident of Erie, and works in Westminster for Adams County Education Consortium (in the same office as Smart Commute).  Lora’s dad recently came for a visit, and Lora shares her – and her dad’s – experience with RTD SkyRide from DIA. This month my dad came to visit, and both my sister […]

Post 8 – “What do you do if you need a car?” Myron works for WSP as a Senior Supervising Planner.  Myron commutes by Bustang from Fort Collins every day, and kindly agreed to write about his experiences for a series of blog posts.  Read them in order starting with Post 1 – Hi, I am >BUZZ< and I ride a […]

Christina E. is a resident of Northglenn, and commutes 26 miles one-way to Genesee.  Below, she shares information about her scenic work locale, her solo-drive commute, and the benefits of teleworking. I currently serve a nationwide nonprofit organization headquartered in Genesee, right in view of the buffalo herd and the superbly scenic view of the […]

Post 7 – “Ding” Myron works for WSP as a Senior Supervising Planner.  Myron commutes by Bustang from Fort Collins every day, and kindly agreed to write about his experiences for a series of blog posts.  Read them in order starting with Post 1 – Hi, I am >BUZZ< and I ride a bus. I really am a creature of habit, […]

Adrienne J. is an I-Drive I-25 participant. In early 2017, Adrienne made the switch back to vanpooling thanks to our I Drive I-25 program. Smart Commute followed up with Adrienne, who kindly shared her experience. Smart Commute:  Tell us about your commute before I Drive I-25. Adrienne J:  Before I would drive myself to work […]