Transportation
Priority Actions
From the 2020 Climate Action Plan Update
- 2% increase in electric vehicle penetration each year as a percentage of all registered vehicles in Eagle County.
- Implement a behavior change campaign to reduce single-occupancy vehicle commute trips 2 days per week by encouraging local businesses to provide smart commuting incentives or establish policies to support multi-modal commuting, flexible work arrangements, and remote work.
- Strive for 50% of the workforce living within 5 miles of their employment center via mixed-use communities, affordable community housing near job centers, and intercommunity multi-modal transportation options.
Resources
Increasing public transit ridership is one of the easiest ways to get our community members out of their single occupancy vehicles. Explore the resources below to learn how to access public transportation in Eagle County.
- Plan your route using all bus services in Eagle County with the Transit Trip Planner
- Eco Transit Bus Schedules
- Town of Avon Transit
- Town of Vail Transit
Considering an EV? Start here:
Compare New and Used EVs
The Costs of EVs, EV Chargers, and Rebates
- EV Purchase Incentives, Rebates, and Credits (Xcel Energy)
- Rebates available from your electric utility (Drive Electric Colorado)
- Get a free Level 2 EV home charger from Holy Cross Energy
EV Charging
Dealerships and Mechanics
EV Battery Recycling
- Battery recycling technology is rapidly developing
- Redwood Materials
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Electric Vehicle (EV) Funding Resources
- Available EV Incentives (Drive Electric Colorado)
- State and Federal Tax Credits (EV CO) for your new or used EV
EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) Funding Resources
- Charge Ahead Colorado Grant for community charging
- Need help getting started? Contact your ReCharge Colorado Coach
- Do you meet one of the following criteria to qualify for the Charge Ahead Short Application?
- Appling for three or fewer Level 2 charging stations, or
- The applicant is either a DI Qualifying Entity, fleet, or workplace/multifamily housing community (as long as the charging stations are primarily intended for employee or resident use)
- Need to bridge the funding gap after receiving Charge Ahead Colorado funding? Check out the Eagle County EV Accelerator for multifamily, garage-less, workforce neighborhoods.
- EV Funding Finder (Electrification Coalition) for your city, state, school, nonprofit, business, home and more
- EV Fast-Charging Plaza Grant Program
- EV Charging Case Studies
Eagle County is home to miles of paved bike paths:
Rebates can make purchasing an E-Bike more affordable! Check out these rebates to see how you can save:
Remote work is a major trend. The resulting reduction in traffic, air pollution, and tailpipe emissions brings us closer to achieving Eagle County's Climate Action Plan goals. Commit to working from home two days a week by checking out our library of free resources and our remote work policy template.
