Transportation Systems Information


Ignacio, Colorado

Specialized Transit

The Durango Lift
Durango Transit 970-259-5438 provides year - round fixed route transportation using buses, trolleys and demand/responsive transit service minibuses. The fixed route buses and trolleys run within the city limits of Durango, and provides the most comprehensive bus service in the region. Late night bus service is also available Thursday through Saturday,and is underwritten by downtown drinking establishments

The Opportunity Bus
is for those with ADA disabilities and for seniors aged 60 and over. The Opportunity Bus runs 6 days a week in the winter and 7 days a week in the summer, though arrangements for service must be made 24 hours in advance. The Opportunity Bus will go up to
10 miles outside of the city limits.

Elsewhere in La Plata County
the Southern Ute Community Action Program (SUCAP) offers modified fixed route and demand responsive transportation services to the Southern Ute Tribal community. The service area is contained within the Ignacio School District. Primary funding sources are the Federal government and user fees (by donation). SUCAP has also implemented a new program to provide bus service from Ignacio to Durango.

The Ignacio Roadrunner
(563-4545) operates a fixed-route service three times daily between Ignacio and Durango. Two runs operate during commuter hours and are designed to link with the Durango Lift. The mid-day run allows two hours in Durango for medical appointments and shopping. Demand/response service operates in the Ignacio area for one and one half  hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.

Durango Mountain Shuttle
Durango Mountain Resort shuttle fare is $3 one way. The regular season, which is November 26, 2003 – April 4, 2004. During the off-season, the shuttle makes one trip departing the Centennial Center at 7:05 AM and departing Durango Mountain Resort at 5:10PM. All departure times are daily and subject to change. Durango Mountain Transport can be reached at 970-382-8002.

 

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