ArapaGo pilot targets transit gaps
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Arapahoe County is betting on a new suburban transit model built around flexible, on-demand rides.
The big picture: The county is gathering public feedback on ArapaGo, a proposed microtransit and micromobility pilot with up to $1 million in funding that could connect residents to jobs, schools, government services and regional transit hubs through vans, rideshare-style services, e-bikes and e-scooters starting next year.
Why it matters: RTD connects the region through bus and rail service, but Arapahoe County municipalities don't have a coordinated microtransit network.
- That can leave residents without reliable "last-half-mile" options between bus stops and light rail stations, particularly on east-west streets like Arapahoe Road.
- ArapaGo could help stitch gaps together.
The county is leading the transit initiative in partnership with Aurora, Englewood, Centennial, Littleton, Denver South, RTD and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
What they're saying: "We need connections to vital services for some of our most vulnerable residents," County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully says.
- One spot is the Arapahoe/Douglas Workforce Center in Centennial, which requires a long walk from public transit.
Pilot proposals could include a service similar to Lone Tree's Link on Demand.
In the room: Public meetings are scheduled for multiple cities.
- Tuesday, from 5–7pm at Littleton's Bemis Public Library
- Thursday, from 5–7pm at the Village Workspace in Centennial
- May 20, from 5–7pm at Aurora's Central Library
Yes, but: Coordinating multiple cities with a patchwork of policies and budgets could complicate governance and costs.
What's next: ArapaGo's pilot could be in place as early as next spring.