Facility Overview
The Brush Creek Park & Ride, located at 400 Brush Creek Road, serves as the primary regional transit hub for the Aspen-Snowmass area. This facility is a large-scale, paved surface lot designed to accommodate commuters and visitors looking for convenient, free access to local mountain resorts. It is strategically positioned at the intersection of Highway 82 and Brush Creek Road, acting as the central nexus for the RFTA bus network.
Access and Navigation
The facility is highly accessible for standard passenger vehicles and commuter traffic. It features approximately 400 paved parking spaces and provides seamless connectivity to regional infrastructure, including:
- Direct access to RFTA bus routes serving Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.
- Paved sidewalk trail connectors linking the lot to the Rio Grande Trail and the Brush Creek Bike Path.
Parking Rates and Policies
Parking at the Brush Creek lot is free of charge, making it a highly cost-effective alternative to downtown parking. While the lot is primarily for general parking, it also serves as the official hub for the local carpooling program. Carpools consisting of three or more adults can obtain free all-day parking permits for use in designated residential zones; these permits can be secured at the onsite parking kiosk, which operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Amenities and Infrastructure
The facility has undergone significant upgrades to improve user experience, including:
- Infrastructure readiness for 29 EV charging stations.
- Improved pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
- Landscaped areas and maintained pathways.
Strategic Utility
This lot is the optimal strategic parking choice for travelers approaching Aspen from the north. By parking here, visitors avoid the high costs and limited availability of the Downtown Aspen Core and instead utilize the frequent, efficient RFTA bus service to travel to their final destination within the resort valley.
