Transit
Available on: All plans including Free
The Transit card measures how accessible public transportation is from the address. It covers regional bus and light rail stops, commuter rail lines, and bike-share stations. In Colorado's largely car-dependent landscape, transit scores vary enormously — downtown Denver addresses can score 90+, while suburban and rural addresses often score in the 10–30 range.
Data sources
- Regional transit feeds — standardized schedule data for bus routes, light rail, commuter rail, and additional Colorado agencies, refreshed on a scheduled basis.
- Bike-share feeds — station locations and near-real-time dock availability for supported Colorado systems.
What the card shows
- Nearby transit stops — a list of bus stops, light rail stations, and commuter rail stations within walking distance, with distance from the address
- Routes served — which routes stop at each nearby stop
- Frequency indicator — how often the closest stops are served (peak vs. off-peak headways where available)
- Bike share stations — nearest supported stations, distance, and available bikes
- Transit score — 0–100, based on stop proximity and route diversity
How the transit score is calculated
The score uses a distance-weighted model similar to Walk Score's transit methodology:
- All transit stops within 0.75 miles of the address are found
- Each stop is weighted by its distance: stops within 0.25 miles get full weight, stops between 0.25–0.5 miles get partial weight, and stops between 0.5–0.75 miles get minimal weight
- The types of service at each stop matter: light rail and commuter rail stops contribute more to the score than bus stops alone
- The total weighted score is normalized to the 0–100 scale
Bike share stations contribute a small bonus to the score when they are within 0.25 miles.
Interpreting scores in different contexts
| Score range | What it typically means |
|---|---|
| 80–100 | Excellent transit — multiple light rail or bus routes within walking distance, potentially multiple lines. Typical of urban Denver, downtown areas. |
| 60–79 | Good transit — a light rail station or several frequent bus routes within 0.5 miles. Walkable access to regular service. |
| 40–59 | Some transit — bus stops accessible, but service may be infrequent or routes may be limited. Typical of inner suburbs. |
| 20–39 | Minimal transit — a few bus stops, possibly with long headways or limited hours. Most errands require a car. |
| 0–19 | Very limited or no transit. Typical of outer suburbs, mountain towns, and rural areas. Car ownership effectively required. |
Low transit scores in suburban and rural areas do not mean the address is a bad choice — they reflect the character of the area. Many buyers and renters prioritize space, cost, and schools over transit access. The transit score is most actionable for users who want to live car-free or car-light.
Coverage area
The source network covers Denver metro service plus regional agencies around Colorado. Transit availability remains highly local: dense metro areas generally score higher, while suburban, rural, and mountain addresses may have limited schedules or no nearby fixed-route service.
Bike share
The Denver bike-share network operates stations throughout the central city. Availability shows the number of bikes ready for checkout and open docks for returns. Feed data is near real time but not live to the second.
Bike share is not available across the entire metro area. Addresses outside a supported service zone show no bike-share data regardless of transit-stop proximity.