Are Boulder buses free?
If you’re headed regional (to Denver), then it’s $5 each way. You must have exact change when getting on the bus, since the machines do not give change. However, if you have an Ecopass (any CU student or employee working in Downtown Boulder qualifies), the rides are all free and unlimited.
How often does the hop come?
Vehicles arrive every 15 minutes during peak times and every 20 minutes during off-peak hours and weekends. The complete schedule of operation can be found here.
How do you get around Boulder without a car?
The best ways to get around Boulder are by bike and bus. Bike paths and trails meander throughout the city and nearby parks, and you can rent your own set of wheels for between $40 and $60 a day at local bike shops.
Does Boulder have public transportation?
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) owns and operates a majority of Boulder’s Community Transit Network, while Via Mobility Services operates the HOP route. The City of Boulder collaborates with both RTD and Via to plan and fund Boulder’s local bus service.
What does hop a bus mean?
Informal to move or proceed quickly (in, on, out of, etc.)
Is the hop still running?
Hop service runs seven days a week, from 5 a.m. to midnight Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Fare-free service originally planned to end after one year is still in effect due to delays in procuring a fare sale/validation system.
What happened to the hop bus in Boulder Colorado?
The HOP bus has been rerouted from Pearl Street onto Walnut Street between 15th and 20th streets from June 17, 2020, through Oct. 31, 2021, a date which may be extended, to provide a better customer experience for east end retail businesses and restaurants. This reroute is part of the Boulder Business Recovery Program.
What does the city of Boulder do to fund the bus service?
The City of Boulder collaborates with both RTD and Via to plan and fund Boulder’s local bus service.
What does the city of Boulder RTD do?
The City of Boulder’s vision for transit services focuses on developing and enhancing a complete transit system – a network of high-quality, frequent and convenient transit routes that connect local destinations and neighborhoods and regional destinations. View the entire RTD system at a glance. Includes Boulder, Denver and surrounding cities.
How much does it cost to reroute from Boulder to Denver?
This reroute is part of the Boulder Business Recovery Program. The current one-way fare for the HOP is $3.00. The fare also serves as a 3-hour pass, allowing unlimited rides and transfers (including to RTD routes) within 3-hours of issuance.