Train between Denver and Westminster opens on July 25

And two parties are planned at Westminster Station to celebrate.

Monday, July 25
B Line is free all day
10 am - Ribbon Cutting ceremony
11 am to 4 pm - Family event

Saturday, July 30
All trains are free today.
6 to 10 pm - More family fun with food, carnival games, a free concert ending with fireworks

For more information, visit the City of Westminster website: http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/CityGovernment/CommunityDevelopment/PlanningDivision/CommuterRail/WestminsterStation

Unfortunately, Westminster does not seem to realize that people who currently take trains and buses will be taking this train. Hopefully, that fact does not wreck B Line operations. The new train will run between Westminster Station (71st and Hooker) and Union Station. It is a commuter rail train like the train to the airport, not a light rail. The area may be served by the 31 bus but I don't think that the City of Westminster has thought about walkability or bikeability in the area.

Update: Apparently, the 31 and the 72 buses will serve this station.

The B Line also has its own page on the RTD website: http://www.rtd-denver.com/b-line.shtml

Southwest Chief Commission Holds First Meeting Tomorrow

Wednesday, September 17, 2:30 pm
La Junta Municipal Building
601 Colorado Avenue
La Junta

Public comments are welcome.

Followed by a reception

5 pm
La Junta Senior Center
114 E. 2nd Street
La Junta

You can come in from Lamar, Garden City, and Dodge City early in the morning and then go back in the evening via the Southwest Chief(PDF). It looks like Greyhound only runs in the evening and the middle of the night.