Browse stories, posts, and news for inspiration and to learn how others in our community are using different modalities to get around.
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James Chapman – Active Transportation Story
Read more: James Chapman – Active Transportation StoryListen in as James Chapman shares his active transportation story in the video below. James is a UCCS advanced Spanish language student participating in the Listening In program for seniors 55+. James prefers to take Mountain Metro Transit to class using his UCCS Mountain Lion Metro Card and encourages other students to do the same.…
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Front Range Passenger Rail (CoCo)
Read more: Front Range Passenger Rail (CoCo)Beautiful Colorado Springs recently published a great Facebook post reminding us of our region’s long legacy with trains, the real need for transportation diversity, and the Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) project, now branded as the Colorado Connector (CoCo).
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2026 Manitou Springs Mayor’s Ride
Read more: 2026 Manitou Springs Mayor’s RideIn honor of Bike Month, Manitou Springs Mayor Natalie Johnson, City Staff, and community members joined PaCMan on a bike ride celebrating the simple joy of cycling as a fun, healthy way to get around, connect with community, and experience our expanding multi-mobility infrastructure in Manitou Springs. PaCMan hopes that everyone makes the time to…
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Luke Prince – Active Transportation Story
Read more: Luke Prince – Active Transportation StoryListen to Manitou Springs resident Luke Prince (and Lewis) as he explains how he got from Manitou Springs to the Longmont Fairgrounds to referee a roller derby tournament 100% car-free!
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Ben Schmitt – Active Transportation Story
Read more: Ben Schmitt – Active Transportation StoryBen Schmitt is the City of Manitou Springs Government’s Public Services Director and City Engineer, and regularly rides his bicycle to work. Ben enjoys replacing short car trips and errands with his electric bicycle which makes getting to/from home and work a breeze, and he encourages others to do the same. Riding a bike is…