Centennial Will Launch Pilot Program To Provide Free Lyft Rides for Transit Users

August 12, 2016
Contact: Allison Wittern, 303.754.3443

WHAT: Centennial will launch the first of its kind pilot program to provide free rides to rail transit users. This pilot will test an entirely new platform that provides a more convenient, affordable transportation solution to bridge the first and last mile gap for commuters. Such a platform has not been included in any similar projects nationwide.
 
WHO: Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon; Kirk Strassman, Vice President of Parking and Mobility, Xerox; Gabe Cohen, General Manager, Lyft Denver; Rich Burns, Operations Director, Via; Steve Klausing, Executive Director of Denver South Transportation Management Association and Dave Genova, General Manager, RTD
 
WHY: To provide a solution to the first and last mile challenges of riding light rail to or from the south metro Denver area.  
 
WHEN: August 17, 2016, 10:30 a.m.
 
WHERE: Dry Creek Light Rail Station, Level 1, 9450 E. Dry Creek Road
 
For questions please contact Allison Wittern at 303-754- 3443 or [email protected]
 
Staff will be onsite to direct parking for this event.