Why Do I Need A Car In Denver, Colorado?
While it may seem that Denver has an extensive mass transit network, the truth is that public transportation here is quite underfunded. In addition to this, most lines, both rail and bus ones, operate on the park-and-ride basis, which means that areas other than downtown are poorly serviced. While it is possible to live car-free in Denver, it sure won’t make your life much easier.
Another reason you might want to hold on to your vehicle is the fact that driving around Denver really isn’t that hard. The streets of Denver are positioned in a grid, either oriented to the cardinal directions or parallel to the South Platte and Cherry Creek Rivers. In addition, Denver is served by several major highways, including:
– Interstate 25, which runs north-south from New Mexico to Wyoming,
– Interstate 70, which runs east-west from Utah, through Colorado, to Maryland,
– Interstate 225, which connects the previous two highways,
– Interstate 270, which runs along US 36,
– Interstate 76, which intersects with I-25 just north of Denver,
– US 6, which connects downtown Denver to the suburbs on the west, and later Utah, Nevada, and California, as well as Massachusetts to the east,
– US 36, which connects Denver to Boulder and Rocky Mountain, and
– State Highway 470, a beltway covering the southwestern area of Denver.
To see a complete map of Denver’s streets and get directions for your future daily commutes, click here.
