Excerpt from: Visitor's Guide to the Colorado Rockies
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| July 31, 2008 | | Stay informed and enjoy your summer in Aspen! | Fun August Events
Commuter Club Challenge, Aug 11-15
From August 11-15, Commuter Club members will have the chance to win
great prizes including hotel stays, gift cards, concert tickets and more.
Prizes will be awarded daily for biking, walking, carpooling and riding the bus. All entrants will be eligible for a grand prize drawing at the end of the week.
Not a member of Commuter Club?
Joining is easy and the benefits are numerous. For more information, visit
http://www.communitiesinmotion.net.
Construction Updates
Maroon Creek Bridge Construction of the new bridge is complete! An official
grand opening will await the completion of the new Hwy 82 bus lanes this fall.
Hwy 82 Bus Lanes Work continues on the construction of dedicated transit lanes between Buttermilk and the roundabout in Aspen. In mid-August, the contractor will pave and stripe the roundabout, requiring night work for one week. TOP members will receive advance notice of this night work.
You can help your employees find a better way to work by joining the City of Aspen's Transportation Options Program (TOP). TOP provides its members with products, services and customized assistance that can help your employees make use of alternative transportation. Best of all, TOP services are free to members!
Entrance to Carbondale Work continues on the entrance to Carbondale at Hwy
82 and Hwy 133. Motorists can expect 10-15 delays during weekday peak travel
hours due to bridge deck and median construction. In addition, the eastbound (up-valley) right-turn lane onto Hwy 133 will remain closed through September.
Donegan Road, Glenwood Springs The road it will be closed to thru traffic until
August 30 for utility and other work. The closure is from the east side of Stoneridge Court to the east entrance to Fairview Drive Access to Cedar Crest Drive. Access to the Orchard Lane Town Homes will be from the west end of Donegan Road. Weather permitting the project should be completed by September 1.
Get Caught Carpooling, Aug 25-29
Let our Carpool Patrol catch you in the act!
During the week of August 25-29, carpoolers will be rewarded with goodies
and prizes at park & rides, via radio, on the web and more.
Not in a carpool? We can help you with our free carpool matching service. Visit
www.communitiesinmotion.net or call 429-2868 for assistance.
More information on these events coming soon!
Visit http://www.communitiesinmotion.net for more information.
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