EcoPass is Going Mobile -NEW! MyRide App
The Lyons EcoPass provides residents with free use of any RTD bus and light rail service. This includes buses to the airport, and buses and light rail in and around Boulder, Longmont and Denver.
RTD is transitioning to the MyRide App for all passes, including EcoPasses
Say goodbye to your old green passes, RTD is transitioning to the MyRide App
To transition your EcoPass with the New! MyRide App, follow these steps:
1.Download the RTD MyRide App on your smartphone through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store
2. Create a new account by clicking the "account" tab in the app
Be sure to use the same email address that you provide to Town Staff
Every individual will need their own email address to make an account
3.Set up a barcode in the MyRide App
4.Click MyRide on the home page
5.Click "Get Started" in the "Your Active Tokens" section
6.Select "With a MyRide Barcode"
7.Name and create your MyRide Barcode
8.When prompted to add funds, click "Add Funds Later"
9. Come to Town Hall to let Town Staff that you have downloaded the MyRide App and BarCode.
10. Your enrollment will need to be verified by the town to determine that you are eligible and meet the town's requirements before activation.
For full details, view the PDF with steps.
For service from Lyons to/from Boulder - we have the Lyons Flyer public transportation which provides service Monday- Friday with two routes southbound in the morning and two routes northbound in the evening. Learn more about the Lyons Flyer and schedule.
Boulder County, in partnership with the Town of Lyons, City of Boulder, Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Via Mobility Services have worked to restore commuter transit bus service along US 36 between Lyons and Boulder. The service, rebranded as the “Lyons Flyer” will replace the Y route, formerly operated by RTD.
2025-2026
Typically, the EcoPass has a retail value of over $2,000!
Town of Lyons Resident: Adult (ages 20 and over) – No charge
All youth ride free *NOTE* From September 1st 2023 through August 31st 2026, youth 19 and under ride at no cost!
To ride free, you must show one of the following to the bus operator or fare inspector:
Current school ID
Valid government-issued ID
RTD-issued youth special discount card
Apply for a New EcoPass
If you do not already have an EcoPass you need to apply for one. You can also apply for multiple EcoPasses per household. The following items are required:
- Photo ID(s) for adults (18+) [e.g. Drivers License];
- Proof of Lyons residence [e.g. Utility Bill w/ street address on it]
You will need to come Town Hall with your photo ID and proof of Lyons residence.
Alternatively, you can complete a New EcoPass Application here.
EcoPass Annual Renewal
To renew an existing EcoPass, simply complete the EcoPass Renewal Application
Please allow up to seven business days for review. Once approved, your existing EcoPass will be reactivated for the following year.
Please direct questions to ecopass@townoflyons.com or 303-823-6622 ext. 35.