DRCOG awards $1 million in grants to six transportation demand management projects

The Denver Regional Council of Governments awarded $1 million in grants to six transportation demand management projects as part of a set-aside within the Transportation Improvement Program. Grants are for fiscal years 2024-2025. The purpose of the transportation demand management set-aside program is to support marketing, outreach and research projects to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Project sponsor Project title Award amount
Denver Streets Partnership East Colfax Mobility Benefits District $165,644
Downtown Denver Partnership Downtown Denver ¡Viva! Streets Year Two Expansion $231,225
West Corridor Welcome Kits for Sun Valley Residents $140,743
Smart Commute Using Data to Optimize FlexRide Services $207,380
Boulder Chamber-BTC Gunbarrel on-Demand Microtransit Shuttle Service $124,185
Northeast Transportation Connections Creating the Commerce City Connector $125,841

Total amount awarded

$995,018  
Total funding available $1 million  
Waiting list: Transportation Solutions Stations Outreach for Transit Recovery Requested funding amount: $140,743

A total of 12 applications were submitted for consideration combining for a total funding request of more than $1.3 million.

The successful applicants scored highest in the following criteria:

  • Innovativeness.
  • Replicability.
  • Reduction in vehicle miles of travel.
  • Focus on environmental justice areas.
  • DRCOG urban centers.