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EcoPass on the Benefits!
If your business is located outside the three commercial districts in Boulder, Transportation Connections can provide you with information about transit pass programs for your employees. Transit passes are often the most cost-effective and valuable sustainable transportation option employers can provide to their employees.
The EcoPass is an annual RTD (Regional Transportation District) transit pass which can be used for unlimited, free rides on all local and regional bus and light rail service throughout the Boulder-Denver region. The EcoPass is purchased by employers for full-time employees, with an option to include part-time employees. The EcoPass is valid every day of the year, through December 31 of the current calendar year.
EcoPass holders are 5-9 times more likely to ride transit than non-EcoPass holders! Employees often rank EcoPasses as one of their most valuable employee benefits. Providing EcoPasses to all your employees can greatly help with recruitment and retention.
The EcoPass includes:
- Free rides on any local or regional RTD bus or light rail route
- SkyRide (AB) bus to/from the Denver International Airport at no additional cost
- Boulder's Community Transit Network: HOP, SKIP, JUMP, BOUND, DASH, STAMPEDE and BOLT
- "N" bus route to Eldora Mountain Resort
- Light and Commuter Rail
- Call-n-Ride Service
- Optional Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program which provides free taxi service in the event of an emergency or an unexpected change in work schedule. (Note: There is a nominal additional cost to add the GRH program to your EcoPass contract.)
Employer Benefits
- Effective recruiting and retention tool.
- Reduces air pollution and traffic congestion.
- Proven morale and productivity enhancer.
- Reduces employer payroll taxes via employee pre-tax benefit.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of life in the community.
Employee Benefits
- Reduces commuting costs and hassles.
- Increases salary by using pre-tax dollars.
- Eliminates parking frustrations.
- Reduces stress, tension and fatigue associated with driving alone.
- Improves morale due to employer showing interest in employees' well-being.
EcoPass Pricing
EcoPass pricing is determined by two factors:
- Location of business. Review the 2026 pricing chart below. Contact Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections to determine which price zone your business falls within.
- Employee Count. Total number of full-time (FT) employees or total number of full- and part-time (PT) employees.
2026 EcoPass Cost per Employee (For the full year)
| Zone | Contract minimum (per year) |
Annual Cost per Employee |
|---|---|---|
| A/B | $950 | $25 |
| C | $950 | $75 |
EcoPass Cost per Employee (per year)
| Zone | Contract minimum (per year) |
1-24 Employees |
25-249 Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $1,368 | $68 | $46 |
| B | $1,368 | $64 | $84 |
| C | $2,400 | $128 | $118 |
| Zone | Contract minimum (per year) |
250-499 Employees |
1,000-2,999 Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $1,368 | $32 | $22 |
| B | $1,368 | $23 | $17 |
| C | $2,400 | $96 | $103 |
For comparison, a monthly transit pass purchased individually by an employee would cost $88/month. So the EcoPass program offers employers and employees a significant cost savings! See this news post for more information about the new pricing.
Discounts:
The City of Boulder will provide a reimbursable discount of up to 50% for a company’s first year of a new EcoPass contract and a 25% reimbursement for the second year.* If the EcoPass contract is over $10,000, the reimbursement will be 25% for three years.
Contract Minimums:
If the total number of full-time or full- and part-time employees on payroll, multiplied by the per person rate is LESS THAN then the contract minimum, the employer pays the higher amount. No EcoPass contracts will be accepted for an amount under the contract minimum.
Pro-rated Contracts:
RTD will pro-rate EcoPass contracts started after January 1st. For example, if a business starts their EcoPass contract on April 1st, they will only be charged for 75% of the full-year contract price. The contract minimum will not be pro-rated, however.
For more information, eligibility or questions about this reimbursement, contact Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections via e-mail at ecopass@boulderchamber.com.
* Please note that this EcoPass reimbursement program is budget dependent and subject to change based on fiscal constraints. Receipt of a year one rebate does not guarantee that a year two rebate will be available should budget conditions change.
Special District Business EcoPass Program:
Downtown and University Hill
Do you work at or manage a business in Downtown Boulder or University Hill? If so, great news!
Businesses within the Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) and/or the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID) Area tax district or the University Hill General Improvement District (UHGID), with at least a six-month commercial lease, are included in the City of Boulder's Commercial District Sponsored Employee EcoPass Program.
Not sure if your workplace is in a special district? Plug your business address into the City of Boulder's interactive map here.
As of April 1, 2026, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections now administers the EcoPass program for Boulder's special districts. It's easy to claim your free EcoPass!
NEW Downtown Boulder (CAGID and BID) Employers: Please reference this map to verify you are within the CAGID or BID district. Then use the CAGID/BID Employer EcoPass Registration Form to quickly and easily register your employees for the free EcoPass program.
Existing CAGID/BID Employers: Already registered for the EcoPass program and need to update your employee roster for the EcoPass program? Please use this CAGID/BID EcoPass - Add/Remove Employees Form.
NEW UHGID Employers: Please reference this map to verify you are within the UHGID district. Then use the UHGID Employer EcoPass Registration Form to get onboard!
Existing UHGID Employers: Already registered for the EcoPass program and need to update your employee roster for the EcoPass program? Please use this UHGID EcoPass Roster Update Form.
Other EcoPass questions? Reach out to us at ecopass@boulderchamber.com.
Benefits of Living or Working in Boulder Junction
Boulder Junction is a special place! As the City of Boulder's first transit-oriented development, Boulder Junction is a neighborhood designed to accommodate high levels of active and shared transportation. People who live and work in Boulder Junction have access to special transportation benefits, including EcoPasses, BCycle and Colorado CarShare memberships. Residents, employees and visitors may also use limited paid on-street parking spaces at marked locations. Learn all about the city's plans and priorities for Boulder Junction.
Residents and employees of Boulder Junction receive special benefits. Taxes raised in Boulder Junction provide commuter benefits for the purpose of reducing vehicle trips. These special transportation programs are paid for by the Boulder Junction Access District (BJAD) and administered by the City of Boulder and Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections, Boulder's non-profit Transportation Management Organization (TMO).
Boulder Junction Access District benefits include:
Free EcoPass! The RTD EcoPass is an annual transit pass that allows unlimited rides on all local and regional buses and light rail service, including to and from the Denver airport. This pass is a product of the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
How to get your free EcoPass if you live or work in Boulder Junction:
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- Boulder Junction RESIDENTS: Complete this form to request your Free EcoPass.
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- Boulder Junction EMPLOYEES: Complete this form to request your Free EcoPass.
After you submit your EcoPass request form, you will receive further instructions regarding how to set-up your RTD MyRide account. Once you are set up, just use your smartphone to display a QR Code that can be scanned on any RTD bus, train or validation machine at many transit stations around the region.
If you have further questions, reach out to us at ecopass@boulderchamber.com.
Free Colorado CarShare Membership! Receive a $25 waived application fee for Colorado CarShare membership and an additional $75 in driving credit ($100 total value)! Colorado CarShare is a local, nonprofit carshare organization, providing a network of over 55 hybrid and electric vehicles throughout Boulder and Denver, including on-site at Boulder Junction. Members have 24/7 access to a variety of vehicle types that are also conveniently located near transit and bicycle facilities. Low mileage and hourly rates, with fuel, insurance and parking are included.
To get your free Colorado CarShare membership if you live or work in Boulder Junction: Apply online at carshare.org and use promo code BJAD.
Free Boulder BCycle Membership! Boulder Junction residents and employees receive FREE access to Boulder BCycle's all-electric bike share system!
To get your free Boulder BCycle Membership if you live or work in Boulder Junction: Head to boulder.bcycle.com/junction to register for a free Annual Pass ($150 value) and start riding.
NECO Pass
The Neighborhood EcoPass (NECO Pass) program serves two types of communities in Boulder:
- Neighborhoods with any type of housing that are within a defined, contiguous area and are registered with the City of Boulder's NECO Pass program coordinator. See the map on this website to learn if you're already in a NECO Pass neighborhood.
- Apartment buildings, condo developments with HOAs, or manufactured housing parks with 50 or more units, where more than half the residents have agreed that they want to be part of the NECO Pass program. This option is defined in recent Colorado legislation (Senate Bill 25-161) that mandated increased access to NECO Pass programs in the RTD region.
NECO Pass holders have the same benefits as EcoPass holders, including unlimited rides on RTD transit services, including:
- Any local or regional bus
- Boulder’s Community Transit Network: HOP, SKIP, JUMP, BOUND, DASH, and BOLT
- SkyRide (AB) bus service to Denver International Airport (DEN)
- “N” bus to Eldora Mountain Ski Resort
- Light Rail & the A Line train to DEN
- Flex Ride services
Interested in starting a program in your neighborhood or joining an existing NECO Pass program? Contact ecopass@boulderchamber.com to learn about how to get started if you live in a multifamily community (apartments, condos, or manufactured homes). Or, if you're already in a NECO Pass neighborhood as designated on the City of Boulder's website, you can reach out to Allison Moore-Farrell at moorefarrella@bouldercolorado.gov.(, opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
RTD Mobile Ticketing App
Smaller businesses may want to consider RTD's Mobile Ticketing option as a resource for their employees. Employers deposit funds into an account for use by employees. The best part is that all transactions can be completed electronically. The RTD Partner Portal allows you to easily manage and distribute electronic tickets across your organization, and pre-tax benefits still apply.
- Only pay for what you use
- Pre-tax benefits for employers and/or employees
- Partner Portal allows for management and distribution of tickets
- Riders bypass lines and ticket vending machines
- No paper fare products or exact change required for riders
- Secure and safe, your phone is your pass
- Connect to RTD’s Trip Planner and Next Ride apps