A Note From Alia, the Volunteer Coordinator

Hello Neighbors:

In case you're not familiar with the Eco Pass program, this is an unlimited bus pass for the RTD system, including all regional buses and the SkyRide. If you go to the airport and/or Denver even a few times a year, the pass generally pays for itself pretty quickly. Thanks to GO Boulder, it also includes a variety of discounts with local retailers. This year, we're hoping to get the Southern Sun on board!

Each year neighborhoods must qualify for the program, which requires negotiating some rather convoluted rules and regulations. Happily, last year we had great success in getting several blocks qualified, and we're hoping to expand that success this year.

We'll have an Eco Pass Table at the Pancake breakfast in September where anyone can chat with us personally and qualified neighbors can purchase a pass if they have not done so already*.

Each block interested in qualifying for an Eco Pass will need a coordinator. From my experience last year, this will require a commitment of 4-6 hours spread over a few weeks. Last year, I found this to be a wonderful way to meet my neighbors, and as the volunteer coordinator, I'll be happy to work with block leaders to show you the ropes and support your efforts.

At this point, we don't have details on program pricing and deadlines, but we will update with this information as we receive it.

Thanks for your time, and hope to see you on the bus soon!

Alia Ghandour

*If you qualified for 2006 you are able to get a pass now, no need to wait for the breakfast. Just contact us and we can help!

Martin Acres Map

Getting Started

We met yesterday and worked to identify what we all needed to do to get this program running. We have realized that we have two main steps to begin with:

1. Get volunteers (block leaders)!
2. Make sure those that qualified this year have the chance to get passes.

If you are wondering if you qualify for a pass for 2006 please email us your name and address and we will check. Not all of Martin Acres qualified in 2006 but if you are among those that did, you are eligible for a pass. We can provide details for all Martin Acres neighbors.

If you are interesed in becoming a block leader for 2007 please contact us!

Welcome to the Martin Acres Eco Pass Informational Site!

Hello and welcome!

This is where you will be able to find up to date detailed information on the progress of the campaign for the Martin Acres Neighborhood Eco pass.

This year we are working toward the 2007 Eco pass. The coordinators for this event are:

Alia Ghandour (Volunteer Coordinator)
Kim Butler (Technical Coordinator)
James Butler (Financial Coordinator)

All of them can be reached for questions at Ecopass@gmail.com or at (303) 496-0055 or through commenting on this Blog.

Stay tuned for more details on the Martin Acres NECO pass program!