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.
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.”
June 17, 2019
Mountain Metro ends contract with envida after more than 25 years
The City of Colorado Springs’ Mountain Metro Transit notified envida that its contract will expire June 30, 2019, and it will NOT be renewed. envida will continue to provide rides for anyone over age 60 and for those with Medicaid eligibility who need non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Any and all other riders currently funded by the City will need to seek rides through other sources and may call One Ride with Mountain Metro for assistance.
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
May 3, 2018
Inclusion for all! envida provides ADA rides for those in the Colorado Springs area.
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.
July 9, 2015
Live with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center and envida, formerly Amblicab.
September 8, 2014
Amblicab is a disability transportation service that has served Colorado Springs, CO for more than 40 years.
