Lyons Flyer (replaces the previous Y route)

Boulder County, in partnership with the Town of Lyons, City of Boulder, Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Via Mobility Services is restoring commuter transit bus service along US 36 between Lyons and Boulder.  The service, rebranded as the “Lyons Flyer,” will replace the Y route, formerly operated by RTD. 

Route:

The Lyons Flyer will provide service between downtown Lyons at Broadway and 4th Ave to New Vista at Baseline Ave  in Boulder, along US 36 and Broadway within Boulder.  View a detailed route map and list of stops. Riders can also track their bus’s arrival time and location in real-time using Transit App, available for iOS and Android. View a  Mobile Friendly PDF of schedule.

Southbound Schedule (Lyons to Boulder):

Northbound Schedule ( Boulder to Lyons): 

Service will be provided Monday through Friday, excluding Independence Day (observed), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (observed on Monday, DEC 26, 2022), therefore no service on Monday, Dec 26, 2022.
There is no service on Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of New Year's Holiday.

Additional information:

•    No passes, reservations, or fare is required to use this free public transportation service.
•    Masks or facial coverings are not required to ride the shuttle, but passengers who would feel more comfortable wearing a mask are welcome to do so.  This is subject to change according to local, state or federal public health orders.
•    Vehicle parking is available at the Lyons Park-n-Ride, at US 36 and 2nd Ave. in Lyons.
•    Riders transferring to other RTD transit services will need either a valid EcoPass or pay the current fare.
•    All vehicles have bike racks that can accommodate three bikes.
•    Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome onboard the shuttle.

For information about all transit services operated by Boulder County, visit www.boco.org/transit.

zTrip Voucher Program

The zTrip Voucher Program, supported and funded in partnership with Boulder County and RTD.

The vouchers may be used for travel between Lyons (within town limits) and Boulder (city limits), and/or between Lyons (within town limits) and Longmont (city limits) in either direction.

zTrip vouchers are:
Valid for one way travel to/from BOULDER:
Monday – Friday, 5 am – 6 am or 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday – Sunday, 5am – 7pm
NOT VALID FOR RIDES STARTING BETWEEN 6 AM – 9 AM OR 4 PM – 7 PM,  M-F 

Valid for one way travel to/from LONGMONT: 
Any day of the week, 5 am – 7 pm 

Maximum value: $45.00
Expires: Sept 30, 2022
EACH VOUCHER RIDE MUST START OR END IN LYONS

The voucher has no monetary value, but Boulder County and RTD will reimburse the Town for each ride up to a maximum of $45 per voucher. If the cost of the trip exceeds $45.00 the rider must pay the extra amount directly to the driver.
Town of Lyons staff will distribute zTrip vouchers to those residents who need them. Please contact Town Hall or Lisa Ramsey with questions.

This service is funded in partnership with RTD. 
 RTD operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any person who believes they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination under Title VI may file a complaint with RTD. 

 To file a complaint or obtain more information regarding RTD’s complaint procedures, visit https://www.rtd-denver.com/reports-and-policies/title-vi-policy, call 303-299-6000; email titlevicomplaints@rtd-denver.com; or visit RTD’s administrative office at 1660 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202.

VIA Mobility Services

Via provides bus transportation that goes directly from your pick-up location to your destination, which is available to all residents within Lyons, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other days and hours may be available with enough advance notices. Morning, afternoon, or all-day trips to Longmont are available every Wednesday if at least 3 people call to reserve a ride. Passengers may request up to 3 different destinations in Longmont. The fare is $1.25-1 way within Lyons and $4-1 way to Longmont. Reduced-fare and no-fare options are available to those in need. The bus is wheelchair accessible. Ride service is offered by Via, a nonprofit organization.

Contact VIA Mobility Services 

To contact VIA, call 303-447-2848, email VIA, or visit viacolorado.org.