NEWS RELEASE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced a first-of-its-kind partnership between X Games and the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang to provide a sustainable and low-cost travel option for fans traveling to the X Games in Aspen from Friday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Jan. 28.
Governor Polis and CDOT are focused on providing Coloradans with more transportation options that get them to the cherished events that make Colorado the state we all love. This Bustang partnership will give Coloradans safe, convenient, and affordable travel options that allow them to ditch the stress of traffic and parking, letting them focus on enjoying X Games, and the iconic Colorado Rocky Mountains.
“Colorado is thrilled to partner with X Games Aspen to help attendees save time and money on the roads. Fresh powder is great for snow sports, but not so great for traffic, and we know this partnership will help more people get where they are going faster and safer,” said Governor Polis.
The Bustang West Line travels from Denver’s Union Station to Glenwood Springs, five times daily, between 7 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. For travel to X Games Aspen, a transfer is required in Glenwood Springs from Bustang to the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA).
To celebrate the best of winter in Colorado, this partnership debuted a custom-wrapped bus featuring X Games stars Eileen Gu, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Chloe Kim, Alex Hall, Marcus Kleveland, and Zeb Powell. The bus will also feature a custom X Games QR code allowing fans to sign up for event information via text. X Games posters and schedule cards will also be available on Bustang buses. X Games and CDOT will be promoting transportation routes and options on social media.
Bustang services a North, South, and West line, which all originate from Denver Union Station. The routes connect areas from Denver to Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction. The buses provide a sustainable and comfortable alternative to freeway travel to the event as all buses are equipped with WiFi, power outlets and USB ports, a restroom, and a bay for luggage, skis, and snowboards. Plus, with parking at X Games limited to the Brush Creek Lot outside of Snowmass Village, taking the bus is more convenient.
“Working with CDOT to provide a sustainable travel option to X Games Aspen will not only be better for the environment, but also can make for a better guest experience for fans coming from all over Colorado,” said Valerie Ryan, vice president of fan experience and hospitality at X Games. “Colorado has been home to X Games for 25 years and we are proud to partner with CDOT to give fans all over the state an easy, sustainable option to experience the event."
Getting to X Games Aspen via Bustang West Line & Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA).
Westbound:
- Take RTD (light rail, bus) to Denver Union Station, and hop on the Bustang West Line
- Get off the bus at the Glenwood Springs stop (West Glenwood Park-n-Ride)
- From the West Glenwood Park-n-Ride, take the VelociRFTA route designated with a "BRT ASPEN" headsign to the Buttermilk UV stop
- From the Buttermilk UV stop you're just a short walk away from the action!
Eastbound:
- Hop on the Bustang West Line, starting from Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Get off the bus at the Glenwood Springs stop (West Glenwood Park-n-Ride)
- From the West Glenwood Park-n-Ride, take the VelociRFTA route designated with a "BRT ASPEN" headsign to the Buttermilk UV stop
- From the Buttermilk UV stop you're just a short walk away from the action!
Get more information on the Bustang West Line route, and download the Bustang app to purchase tickets. One-way fares from Denver to Glenwood Springs are $28, with discount pricing for service from other stops on the way, and discounted fares for children (2-11), seniors (65+), and individuals with a disability.
Visit the RFTA website for more information on schedules and purchasing tickets. One-way fares from Glenwood Springs to Buttermilk are $5, with discounts available for children and seniors (65+).
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