There is a similar bus pass program for Colorado University students and staff. The bus pass programs pay for themselves. Rates charged employers cover labor, service, administration and the small additional capital costs of the ECO Pass system. This city with a population of 1.6 million has gained the reputation of having the best planning and development program in the world by thinking small and cheap. Passengers pay at a turnstile on entering station, then enter buses through sliding doors, like a metro system.
Pedestrians have priority in the center city.
New development is concentrated in existing urban space with emphasis on making the best use of developed area and careful integration of transportation and land use. Planners encourage higher densities around major transport corridors and try to ensure that each area includes a mix of homes, jobs and services. This page is maintained by Carolyn and Jim Ellis . Permission is granted to freely copy this document in electronic form, or to print it for non-commercial use as long as credit is given to the League of Women Voters.