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From rental car companies, accessible buses, and airport shuttles, and Colorado travel books, this section provides up to date information regarding local adaptive services to accommodate visitors with disabilities. Accessible BusesTown of Vail Transit: (970) 479-2178 Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority: (970) 328-3520 The Town of Vail Transit Department provides free year-round bus service throughout Vail. Additionally, regional bus service, with modest fares, is provided daily by the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (ECO) with service to Vail, Leadville, Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum and Dotsero. All buses are accessible and, due to winter snow conditions, if the wheelchair lift does not work, another bus should be running shortly. If you need bus for a large group, please contact the transportation center directly. Access Anything Andy & Craig Kennedy PO Box 880763 - Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 970-846-9859 www.accessanything.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The mission of Access Anything is to improve the quality of life for millions of people living with disabilities in the United States and around the world by encouraging them to enjoy life to its fullest through the sense of freedom provided by travel, adventure, and a “never give up” attitude. It is our vision to spread awareness concerning the need for better accessibility by writing guidebooks and articles for people with disabilities, consulting with travelers and industry professionals on improvements in this industry, and establishing a common ground where people and information can come together and work to expand the rapidly growing adaptive travel industry through motivational speaking and general educating. ADA Para Transit Service  3289 Cooley Mesa Rd. - PO Box 1070 - Gypsum, CO 81637 970-328-3520 - 970-328-3531 reservations www.eaglecounty.us http://www.eaglecounty.us/eco%5Ftransit/ Go to the bottom of the page and look for the ADA link which will provide you with a brochure you can download regarding county services. Avon Transit Main 970-748-4111Transit Manager 970-748-4111http://www.avon.org/index.asp?NID=134Adaptive AutoMobility Offering a broad selection of new and pre-owned wheelchair accessible vans and minivans including the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Full-Size Passenger Vans, Buick Terraza, and the Chevrolet Uplander. Hertz Rent-A-Car 24 hour advanced notice required. No trucks available. Enterprise Car Rental 36-72 hours advanced notice required to install hand-controls. They have a wide variety of economy, midsize & two door cars including pick-ups. Hand controls are generally installed in Denver and available at DIA airport and the Eagle airport. Vehicles can also be picked up and dropped off at The Christie Lodge in Avon. Contact Person: Christopher Nolen Local: (303) 797-0999 Mobile: (303) 884-9784 FAX: (303) 797-0999 National Reservations: (800) 456-1371 www.wheelersvanrentals.com Colorado Mountain Express  800-525-6363 www.ridecme.com www.cmepremier.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Providing shuttle transportation to and from the Denver International Airport and Eagle Airport. Colorado Mountain Express offers accessible shuttles which they contract out from another company. Depending on the time of year, it is advisable to make your reservations a week to two weeks in advance.
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