Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.
Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and hears cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services, Project Safeguard, and the Violence Free Colorado coalition support women across the state.
RTD is the Denver metro's transit agency operating bus, light rail, and commuter rail across eight counties. Mothers can use Access-a-Ride paratransit, the FlexRide first-mile service, and the new RTD Zero Fare for Better Air pilot when triggered by ozone alerts.
303-299-6000 · 1660 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202 · Service hours vary · Visit Website
RTD LiVE offers a 40% discount on monthly passes for mothers earning under 185% of poverty. Enrollment is annual and requires proof of income; mothers can also enroll children in LiVE Youth for full passes at the same discount.
303-299-6000 · Denver, CO · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Mountain Metro operates the bus network across Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Fountain, and the broader Pikes Peak region from the Transit Drive maintenance facility. Reduced fares for low-income riders, seniors, and people with disabilities.
719-385-7433 · 1015 Transit Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Service hours vary · Visit Website
Transfort operates Fort Collins bus service from the North Mason Street downtown transit center, anchored by the MAX bus rapid transit line. CSU students ride free, and mothers can buy low-income passes through the city's Pay-What-You-Can-Afford pilot.
970-221-6620 · 250 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 · Service hours vary · Visit Website
IntelliRide manages Health First Colorado's NEMT benefit, providing free rides to medical appointments for mothers and children with Medicaid. Schedule at least 48 hours ahead by phone or web; same-day urgent rides available for dialysis and discharge.
855-489-3573 · Statewide Service · By Appointment
Bustang is CDOT's intercity bus service connecting Denver Union Station with Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction. Affordable fares (
800-900-3011 · Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202 · Service hours vary · Visit Website
RFTA runs the bus network connecting Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Rifle along the Highway 82 and I-70 corridors. The VelociRFTA BRT is the country's first rural bus rapid transit. Many routes are free.
970-925-8484 · 0505 Meadowood Dr, Aspen, CO 81611 · Service hours vary · Visit Website
Via Mobility on 63rd Street in Boulder provides door-to-door rides for older adults and people with disabilities across Boulder, Broomfield, and parts of Larimer and Adams counties. Mothers caring for aging parents can schedule rides for them through Via.
303-447-2848 · 2855 N 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301 · Mon-Sat 7am-6pm · Visit Website
Pueblo Transit operates city bus routes throughout Pueblo from the Court Street downtown station, with reduced fares for seniors, students, and people with disabilities. Limited Sunday and evening service; mothers should check the trip planner before committing to a schedule.
719-553-2727 · 123 Court St, Pueblo, CO 81003 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website
Amtrak's California Zephyr stops daily at Denver Union Station, Fraser-Winter Park, Granby, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction, and the Southwest Chief stops at La Junta, Lamar, and Trinidad. Mothers can use the Kids Ride Half Fare program for children 2-12.
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Greyhound serves Colorado from Denver Union Station and stops including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Fort Collins. Tickets often cheaper than Bustang for long-distance trips out of state, with Spanish-language booking available.
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FlixBus took over Greyhound in 2021 and runs additional intercity routes through Denver. Megabus also serves Denver to Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, and other regional cities with promotional
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USDOT's site explains federal funding for Colorado transit programs and consumer protections like airline passenger rights. Mothers researching career paths in transportation can also find apprenticeship and grant information here.
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Dialing 211 connects Colorado mothers to navigators who maintain lists of gas card programs, volunteer driver networks like ITN, and medical ride options beyond Medicaid NEMT. Especially useful in rural counties with limited fixed-route transit.
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The Rocky Mountain Regional VA in Aurora and CBOCs across Colorado run Veterans Transportation Service shuttles and reimburse mileage for medical travel. Women veterans should ask their VA primary care team about VTS scheduling.
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Modivcare is the national Medicaid transportation broker that contracts with Colorado's IntelliRide for NEMT services. The Modivcare app helps mothers in some Colorado counties book rides and track their driver in real time.
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AAA Foundation publishes free guides on older driver assessment, teen driver safety, and child car seat installation. Colorado mothers can also use AAA's CarFit events run periodically in Denver and Colorado Springs.
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NADTC publishes guides on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities, including profiles of Colorado innovations like Via Mobility and Mountain Ride. Useful for mothers planning long-term mobility for an aging parent or disabled child.
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