Getting Around

Whether you're headed off on a ski trip or just doing the daily commute to work, you'll find it easy to get around from your Denver temporary housing. With a grid-like city center and a reliable public transportation system, temporary housing residents in Denver will quickly adjust to the ways of the city's transportation.

Public Transportation

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates buses and light rail lines throughout the Denver and Aurora metropolitan area. The system has more than 170 bus routes and 14 miles of rail lines, which transport over 250,000 people daily. The RTD's website provides fares, maps and schedules, all in an easy-to-use format for Denver temporary housing residents.

Denver is one of the larger west-central stops on the Amtrak California Zephyr train line, which picks up passengers at the city's Union Station. And snow lovers in temporary housing can take the Ski Train (part of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad) up to Winter Park Ski Resort for some fun on the slopes.

Driving

The majority of Denver residents rely on their cars to get them around the city and surrounding area. In Downtown Denver, you'll find roads in grids going east/west and north/south. With relatively calm city traffic, it's easy to find your way around the city from your Denver temporary housing. And when worst comes to worst, look for the Rocky Mountains to the West to get your directional bearing.
There are several major highways around Denver that are traveled by residents. These highways include:

• I-25: Runs north and south from New Mexico up to Wyoming, passing through Denver
• I-70: Runs east and west through Denver and ultimately connects Kansas to Utah
• I-76: Begins at I-70 west of the city and runs northeast on to Nebraska, where it ends at I-80
• Highway 470: Beltway around Denver, also connects with Extension 470 and Western 470

Taxicabs

Whether you're off to a business lunch or a night on the town, you may need to call upon a taxicab during your stay in Denver temporary housing. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission regulates over 800 taxicabs in the Denver area. There are three major taxicab companies in the city - Yellow Cab, Freedom Cab and Metro Taxi, although others also offer service.

Limousine Service

Coming in from the airport? Or sneaking off to a romantic night on the town? There are several limousine companies in the area to serve your needs. Whether you're looking for a sleek sedan or a head-turning Hummer limo, you'll be able to find it in Denver. Limousine services located near your Denver temporary housing include A&A Dream Limo, Presidential Limousine, Inc., Towne and Country Limousine and others.

Airports

Denver International Airport services the city and its surrounding area. It is one of the busiest airports in the world and the largest airport by area in the United States. Denver International has 89 gates and carries over 96,000 passengers a day. The airport's unique design is a sight for temporary housing residents to see while in Denver - it emulates the Rocky Mountains, with a white tepee-like roof!

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