About Us

36 Commuting Solutions is one of six transportation management associations (TMA) operating in the Denver metropolitan area. In total, more than 135 TMAs cooperate across the United States, sharing emerging information about transportation issues and relevant news to help us succeed. 

Created in 1998 to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and offer commuting options along the U.S. 36 corridor, we operate today as a not-for-profit, public-private membership organization. Our coalition includes nearly fifty businesses and seven municipal governments between Westminster and Longmont. 

History

In 2002 the organization formed a partnership with the U.S. 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition (MCC) to strengthen our advocacy efforts and ensure  funding at the federal, state, and local levels. We also continue to work closely with RTD to expand transit service and represent private sector interests for multi-modal access along the corridor.  Click here to view the most recent preferred multi-modal transportation plan for U.S. 36. 

After several years of success advocating for transportation improvements to U.S. 36, including the passage of the RTD FasTracks initiative, the Executive Committee and staff conducted a strategic planning study in late 2006 to define the organization's future direction. In January 2007 the organization unveiled a new name, mission statement, and logo.

Mission

The mission of 36 Commuting Solutions is to enhance the mobility of commuters along the U.S. 36 corridor today and for the future. Collectively, our membership coalition represents thousands of employers, businesses, employees, residents, municipal governments, and those passing through the U.S. 36 corridor between Boulder and Denver, Colorado. 

Services

36 Commuting Solutions has formed a coalition of private companies, municipal governments and individuals to speak with one voice for transportation improvements and funding to U.S. 36 that will contribute to economic stability and enhance quality-of-life along the U.S. 36 corridor. We provide free commuter outreach information to encourage multi-modal travel options, and a Workplace Ambassador Network to dues-paying employers and their employees to encourage commuting options. Our Steering Committee is made up of decision-makers from the public and private sectors who meet monthly to discuss key topics affecting travel along the U.S. 36 Corridor.  Additionally, 36 Commuting Solutions offers commuter outreach materials, assistance, and resources.  

Staff and Executive Committee

Our organization consists of two staff members, a board of directors and member organizations. The board of directors consists of representatives from the public and private sectors, including elected officials and business leaders. Our members include companies, developers and governmental entities in the area. All of these individuals and organizations are committed to better advocating for U.S. 36 transportation improvements and expanding the use of commute options.   


Executive Committee:  

Chair 
Mr. Chris McShane
Colorado Business Bank
400 Centennial Pkwy, Ste. 100
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: 720-264-5705
cmcshane@cobizbank.com  

Past Chair
Ms. Tracy Winfree
City of Boulder
1739 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: 303-441-4164
winfreet@
bouldercolorado.gov


Vice Chair
Mr. Matt Lutkus
City of Westminster
4800 West 92nd Avenue 
Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: 303-430-2400 ext. 2152
mlutkus@ci.westminster.co.us
 

Treasurer

Ms. Debra Baskett
City & County of Broomfield
One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-438-6385
          dbaskett@broomfield.org

  

At Large
Mr. George Gerstle
Boulder County
2035 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303-441-3900
ggerstle@bouldercounty.org
 

At Large

Mr. Ken Hotard
Boulder Area Realtor Assoc.
4885 Riverbend, Ste. A
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303-442-3585
khotard@barastaff.com  

At Large
Ms. Lori Frasier
Key Equipment Finance
1000 South McCaslin Blvd.
Superior, CO 80027
Phone: 720-304-1209
lori.frasier@key.com


At Large

Mr. Craig Coon
Xcel Energy
5460 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
Phone: 303-425-3982
craig.coon@xcelenergy.com


At Large
Mr. John Arnold
Hunter Douglas
One Duette Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-876-2952
john.arnold@hunterdouglas.com

Secretary
Ms. Audrey DeBarros
350 Interlocken Blvd, Ste. 250
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: 303-439-8517
audrey@36commutingsolutions.org 

                   



36 Commuting Solutions Staff

Audrey DeBarros
Executive Director
Audrey has fifteen years of experience developing partnerships, advocacy , transportation demand management and integrated marketing communication programs for both the private and public sectors. Contact Audrey by phone 303.439.8517 or email
audrey@36commutingsolutions.org

Natalie Dice                                                                                                                                             Communication & Outreach Manager
Natalie has a Masters Degree in Applied Communication from the University of Denver.  She has experience developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns, planning special events and conducting outreach activities for profit and not-for-profit organizations.  Contact Natalie by phone 303.439.8526 or email natalie@36commutingsolutions.org.