[Colorado-Talk] Fw: East Colfax BRT July 2025 Updates

Tue Jul 29 23:23:23 UTC 2025

See the below email concerning various events in East Colfax.

Gary

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From: East Colfax Ave Bus Rapid Transit Project <colfaxbrt at mailchimp.denvergov.org>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00:00 PM
To: garyvdrn at msn.com <garyvdrn at msn.com>
Subject: East Colfax BRT July 2025 Updates

Keep reading for information about the biggest arch installation party yet, details on the next Chats on Colfax and more!
July 2025 Update

Keep reading for information about the biggest arch installation party yet, details on the next Chats on Colfax and more!

Upcoming Chances to Back The Fax

Support local businesses<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=22255029f9&e=4be30e3cbf> along East Colfax by participating in these exciting upcoming events! Tag @WeBackTheFax on your favorite social media platform or submit photos<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=34aa82ca39&e=4be30e3cbf> while you eat, drink, play or shop on East Colfax for the chance to win Colfax Cash.

Historic Denver: Wicked Colfax Tour on July 30

Join Historic Denver<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=1acd728293&e=4be30e3cbf> to explore the ever-evolving Avenue, as it moves through its newest chapter, Bus Rapid Transit construction. The tour will start at a historic school, walk to the one-time home of an iconic burlesque bar, visit an iconic example of Googie architecture and end with a Colfax-themed cocktail, bringing the buildings and characters of Colfax to life along the way. Register here.<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=d0ba250125&e=4be30e3cbf>

Donate School Supplies through August 3
Organized by @ColfaxThings<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=2f57f532db&e=4be30e3cbf>, you can help ensure Denver Public Schools students, educators and families are supported through every stage of their journey by providing schools with critical supplies that support both student success and well-being. Drop off new, unopened school supplies<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=00df6cbf2c&e=4be30e3cbf> by August 3 at any of the businesses below:

  *   Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=351626f82c&e=4be30e3cbf>
  *   Charlie's Denver<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=3c0716c488&e=4be30e3cbf>
  *   Champagne Tiger<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=307431251d&e=4be30e3cbf>
  *   Satellite Bar<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=4ab79e4bd5&e=4be30e3cbf>
  *   Argonaut Wine and Liquor<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=81fc865aa2&e=4be30e3cbf>

BRT Block Party on August 4
Support small businesses and celebrate two East Colfax bus rapid transit milestones: the fifth – and sixth – station arch installations! On Monday, August 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., join us for a BRT Block Party - hosted by Maria Empanada (2730 E. Colfax Ave)<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=e3014efdcb&e=4be30e3cbf> – to watch the arch installation at Colfax and Fillmore. Enjoy a live DJ, (more than a few) empanadas, a tango demonstration and booths for East Colfax small businesses. Historic Denver<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=8e013d29f8&e=4be30e3cbf> will host a special transit and Colfax Avenue-themed trivia challenge, and we’ll have great prizes for the winners!

Invite your friends, bring the family and enjoy an evening with the folks who make Colfax, Colfax. RSVP here.<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=17afb18f4e&e=4be30e3cbf> And if you're still in a celebratory mode after the party, visit businesses at Colfax and Madison to view the second arch installation. That one starts at midnight!
Chats on Colfax

Businesses are invited to join the project team for August's Chats on Colfax, Thursday, August 21 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Machete Tequila + Tacos (3570 E Colfax Ave)<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=56537a3cef&e=4be30e3cbf>. This month, in addition to our regular updates about BRT construction and available resources, we will have a special speaker to provide professional media training. Come sharpen your skills for when you encounter media requests and interviews. Learn strategies for how to proactively attract media to your business. Come with questions, save room for tacos! For resources from our previous Chats - and to view video recordings of each - navigate to the Colfax BRT Business Support webpage<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=5ab83b23f5&e=4be30e3cbf>.

RSVP Here<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=46680edb22&e=4be30e3cbf>
Round 3 of Small Business Grant Applications Open September 2

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), in partnership with the Fax Partnership and Mile High United Way, will open applications for the Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund grant program on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This will be the third round of funding to support small businesses impacted by city-funded construction projects. Eligible businesses located on East Colfax Avenue between Broadway and Glencoe Street will be eligible to apply. Eligibility requirements, information sessions, technical assistance and the link to apply will be available here<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=386194be2a&e=4be30e3cbf> when the application period begins.

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Last month members of the project team joined RTD to celebrate Pride during the 2025 Vizzy Denver Pride Parade
Photo Credit: RTD
Stay Engaged!
We look forward to your continued engagement in the East Colfax BRT Project. Interested in learning more?

  *   Visit DenverGov.org<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=32db43c15b&e=4be30e3cbf>/ColfaxBRT<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=f794cc24bd&e=4be30e3cbf>.
  *   Follow @<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=ca7943faee&e=4be30e3cbf>WeBackTheFax<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=cc48dd2123&e=4be30e3cbf> on your favorite social media platforms.
  *   Reach out to the project team directly by submitting a question or comment<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=5366cb470d&e=4be30e3cbf>.
  *   Stay up-to-date on project progress with the overall project dashboard<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=f801292363&e=4be30e3cbf> and the construction updates dashboard<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=3871e2a9a4&e=4be30e3cbf>. The dashboards are updated every two weeks.
  *   Forward this to a friend and encourage them to sign up<https://colfaxbrt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=75c982ba1073fe2022e058592&id=84c44ea372&e=4be30e3cbf> for East Colfax BRT project email updates.

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