Media & Press

Exciting things are happening at envida! From a rebrand to launching innovative solutions for transportation, we’re eager to share how we’re expanding our services to meet the growing needs of our senior and disabled neighbors.

envida Acquires Coach Transportation

envida is pleased to announce that it has officially acquired Coach Transportation, a Colorado Springs based transportation organization that transports individuals to and from medical and additional critical appointments.

Read More »
OCTOBER 5, 2021

Anger and Veteran Mental Health with Charlton Clarke and Envida Transportation Services

On this episode of Inside the Military Mind, we feature a conversation with return guest Charlton Clarke on anger and veteran mental health and highlight the Home Front Military Network Resource of the Week, Envida Transportation Services
May 17, 2021

Mental health agencies calling attention to the uptick in suicides among teens

COLORADO SPRINGS — The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health, and young people are no different. According to the CDC, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens, and now local officials are calling attention to a very troubling trend.

2018 award winner

Routematch Community Impact Award

envida and Southwest Public Transit have shown us how transit profoundly impacts the quality of life of people in their local communities, and how to turn obstacles into opportunities along the way,” said Daisy Wall, Vice President of Community Engagement at Routematch. “We’re thrilled and thankful that they have shared their story of resourcefulness, collaboration and purpose through this award to others within transit industry.

The urban winner, envida, has helped bridged the gap between transportation and healthcare in their community.”

Envida delivers riders to the city’s isolation center to be treated for COVID-19.”

2021 CASTA Award Winners

The 36th annual CASTA Awards Dinner took place on September 16th at the CASTA Fall Conference & EXPO in Grand Junction, CO.

Denver, CO – The Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) has announced the recipients of its 2021 Annual Awards. CASTA represents 50 transit agencies around the state, ranging from RTD in Denver to Dolores County Senior Services in Dolores County Colorado. The CASTA Awards Program recognized the contributions of individuals and agencies in Colorado with outstanding programs or projects or who have made notable contributions to transit. 

 

Human Services Agency of the Year

Envida was presented the award for Human Services Agency of the Year which recognized best practices implemented by an organization that provided transportation services for the elderly and those with disabilities. Envida, as an entrepreneurial non profit organization, is seen as a solution-oriented agency for transit problems in a three-county area of El Paso, Teller, and Park. This year, Envida has delivered more than 400 trips to the homeless isolation center, coordinated 579 trips for vaccinations, and completed 300 rides specifically to help people access behavioral health and substance use treatment. Thanks to Envida for their attitude encapsulated in the quote: “Give it to Envida. They solve problems.”

January 28, 2021

Envida CEO Gail Nehls on KRDO News Radio's "The Extra" with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday’s “The Extra,” host Shannon Brinias chatted with Envida CEO Gail Nehls about the non-profit’s mission, the service they provide throughout El Paso and Teller counties, how COVID-19 has changed their practices and new partnerships helping the homeless.

September 10, 2020

New Envida Program Gets Patients to Treatment

envida has implemented a program that specifically addresses transportation to get individuals to and from their mental health appointments.

June 5, 2019

FTA awards envida $250K for innovative transportation

The Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) announced the 2018 recipients of its Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) grant program. envida of Colorado Springs is proud to receive nearly $250,000 for its project Mobility as a Service (MaaS): Changing and Saving Lives.

October 19, 2018

CO: Calhan connection bringing public transportation to rural El Paso County

A local nonprofit is offering Calhan residents a service they say they’ve never had: reliable public transportation. Calhan Connection will allow eastern El Paso County residents to take a bus to and from the Colorado Springs area for $5 each way. 

October 16, 2018

Envida's transportation services are expanding

envida is a service that provides rides to seniors, individuals with disabilities and others throughout Colorado Springs.

September 29, 2018

No CoPay Radio Spot

envida’s Director of Outreach & Development, Dave Somers, sits down with No CoPay Radio to talk all about their new app. 

September 27, 2018

Calhan bus service to begin in October

The September meeting of the Community Outreach Coalition in Calhan featured a presentation by Cari Davis of the Colorado Springs Health Foundation. The foundation was established in 2001 through the citizens’ vote to lease Memorial Health System to UCHealth.

April 18, 2018

Transportation for north-side seniors

Feature article in the Woodmen & Cheyenne Mountain Editions details how envida partners to provide residents with ride.

April 16, 2018

New app helps seniors get where they need to go

“Riders now have the freedom to request rides via their smartphone or computer, receive confirmations, and view all the rides they have scheduled. “

April 6, 2018

New mobile app for seniors

Press release outlining the new mobile app unveiled by envida. The app provides easier ways to schedule rides right from your phone.

ENVIDA IN THE NEWS

Recent videos

Play Video
May 3, 2018

Inclusion for all! envida provides ADA rides for those in the Colorado Springs area. 

Play Video
October 17, 2018

Public bus service is now available on the eastern plains of El Paso County. The non-profit organization envida launched limited service bus line Wednesday.

Play Video
July 9, 2015

Live with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center and envida, formerly Amblicab.

Play Video
September 8, 2014

Amblicab is a disability transportation service that has served Colorado Springs, CO for more than 40 years.

Logos & assets

Downloadable resources

Download our logo, view and download photos of our team, our fleet of vehicles, and more on our press kit page.

envida logos

envida Moves logos

envida Home logos

SAFE TO RIDE: A letter from our Executive Director

The COVID-19 virus has impacted everyone. Here at envida, we have remained open as an essential transportation and homecare business, supporting our governor’s “stay at home” order and now “safer at home.” As restrictions begin to lift, we are taking every precaution to ensure our clients and riders are safe. Most importantly, we want to communicate to our riders that it is SAFE to RIDE.

Our drivers wear gloves and masks, and we request that riders have masks or scarves. We have installed antimicrobial film on interior bus surfaces that require a high degree of hygiene. We disinfect vehicles after each rider, and we will open windows for fresh air, weather permitting. We have expanded service hours to meet riders’ needs: We are open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Our rural routes along U.S. Highway 24 and S.H. 94 have re-opened; the Calhan route operates Monday through Thursday, and the Ellicott/Yoder route operates Wednesdays and Fridays. We have also begun serving Teller County to help those with medical and behavioral health needs access healthcare providers in Colorado Springs.

For information about our transportation services, questions, or updates, please visit our transportation pages at www.envidacares.org or call our transit line at 719-633-4677.

Additionally, for our home care clients, we offer telehealth visits and our homecare attendants have been well versed on how to keep themselves and clients safe. For more information on telehealth visits, please call 719-301-6870.

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will continue to take actions necessary to keep our clients, riders, staff and community safe and healthy. Any further updates will be posted here or you can call us at 719-633-4601. envida cares.

NOTICE: We're excited to announce that we just launched our new digital technology for ride scheduling, Ecolane! You may experience longer hold times. Please be patient during this transition. Click here to learn more.
Hello. Add your message here.