Thornton hears regional transportation update; Smart Commute outlines e‑bike hub pilot and employer programs

Mar 3, 2026

Carson Priest of Smart Commute told Thornton council about a $600,000 annual program budget, a 15‑bike loan‑to‑own e‑bike library and smart bike parking pilot (152+ sessions at Denver Premium Outlets); staff and council discussed regional projects in the DRCOG/CDOT pipeline and RTD operational analysis.

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Carson Priest, executive director of Smart Commute, told Thornton City Council that the nonprofit’s work in the North Denver metro region focuses on transportation demand management — getting people out of single‑occupancy vehicles through carpooling, transit, biking and walking.

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