In a move championed by local officials as a boon for mobility and the local economy, Highlands Ranch heralds the arrival of the free, on-demand transportation service, Link On Demand. Engaging in local fanfare, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners inaugurated the service expansion with an event that featured the traditional severing of the ribbon at Highland Heritage Regional Park. Those finding themselves with places to go in Highlands Ranch can now do so without charge, utilizing an on-demand ride service that is poised to revolutionize the town's transportation scene.
After turning their ears towards the voices of older adults, whose calls for improved transportation could no longer go unheeded, the Commissioners acted, paving the way for this service to arrive, earmarking a striking $2.9 million for the cause. According to Douglas County, "We’ve spent the last two years listening to our older adults — and one of the biggest things we heard was, ‘we need help getting around.’ Today, we’re delivering on that promise," said Commissioner George Teal. The free rides aren't limited to the elderly; they're accessible to all members of the community, providing a shared solution to a shared need for transportation.
It couldn't be simpler to harness this new resource, residents just have to download the Link On Demand app, punch in their desired pick-up and drop-off locations, and then await the swift arrival of their ride. The agile transport service claims to be more than just a program; it's an investment, one that, supposedly, goes beyond getting people from A to B; it's about knitting the fabric of the community tighter through enhanced access and economic support. "This isn’t just a transportation program — it’s an investment in mobility, economic access and quality of life," asserted Commissioner Abe Laydon, as per Douglas County.
Now, the service is already weaving its way into the daily lives of those who live across Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. The service also caters to non-tech-savvy residents, as they have the option to call directly for a ride at 719-212-2430. The local government is eager for its populace to drop by in-person exploratory sessions of the service, with two opportunities slated this week, one at Highlands Ranch Senior Center and the other at Northridge Recreation Center. "I want to thank all of our partners in Highlands Ranch and beyond who helped make this expansion possible," said Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle, as obtained by Douglas County. There, users will probably receive demonstrations and aid in becoming acquainted with the service amidst the scripted conversations with government representatives.
