Longmont was recognized by the Denver Regional Council of Governments for its efforts to increase commute options that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality last month.
The annual award celebration brought together local governments with more than 500 attendees on April 27 at Empower Field at Mile High. At the ceremony, Longmont was named Employer Champion, part of the Way to Go Commuter Awards.
“Even before the Longmont city council declared a climate emergency in 2019, the city championed commute options for its employees and throughout Longmont,” the awards video said.
The ceremony highlighted the city’s wellness program for employees, which incentivizes walking or cycling to work in exchange for points that can be used for cash or a day off. It pointed to Longmont’s bike sharing program for city business and free bus rides for anyone within city limits.
“With our investments in alternative transportation efforts like increased bike lanes, free bus rides and Eco Passes, Longmont has made a monumental difference in reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality in our community,” Longmont Mayor Joan Peck said. “It was with pride that I witnessed Phil Greenwald, transportation planning manager, accept the Employer Champion Award at the DRCOG awards event.“
The award also recognized Longmont’s work toward a future in which the transportation system offers safe, healthy and reliable mobility for people of all ages, income levels and abilities.
