Colorado 2-1-1 - Transportation

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Free statewide helpline connecting Colorado residents to local transportation assistance, medical ride programs, senior transportation, and regional transit providers 24 hours a day. Serves all Coloradans regardless of income at no cost. No intake is required to call; dial 211 from any Colorado phone and have ready your ZIP code, the destination type such as medical appointments or work, and household details for tailored referrals.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Phone: 211

Hours: 24/7

About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Colorado

Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.

More Transportation in Colorado

  • Mountain Metropolitan Transit (Colorado Springs) — Colorado Springs' public bus system operated by the city, providing fixed-route and ADA paratransit services across El Paso County. Serves r
  • Transfort (Fort Collins) — Fort Collins' public transit system providing fixed-route bus service, the MAX bus rapid transit line, and Dial-A-Ride ADA paratransit acros
  • Bustang (Statewide Intercity Bus) — CDOT's intercity bus service connecting Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, and other Colorado cities
  • Colorado DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) — Colorado's motor vehicle agency handling driver's licenses, state ID cards, vehicle registration, title transfers, and driver record request
  • Via Mobility Services (Boulder) — Nonprofit transit provider serving Boulder County with accessible door-to-door rides for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income r
  • Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) — Public bus system serving Greeley and Evans in Weld County with fixed-route service and ADA paratransit for eligible riders. Serves resident

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.