Driving and Transit in Aurora
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Aurora really takes.



Heidi, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Heidi is a Colorado native through and through, and has picked up the kind of local awareness you only get from seeing the state change in real time, decade by decade. She has moved seven times around the state, including a rough downsizing season that involved a toddler, her parents house, and way too many trips to a storage unit. She understands the quiet differences between neighborhoods, the unspoken rules locals follow, and how fast the state keeps growing. She fuels herself with street tacos, Red Rocks views, and an emotional support water bottle that rarely leaves her side. At Snappy Scout, Heidi helps translate Colorado life into guidance newcomers can actually trust.
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How Do You Get Around Aurora?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
either 20 minutes or 60+, coin flip daily
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
I-225 and I-70 interchange, literally any time ever
Ability to get around without a car
is technically possible via RTD's R Line and buses, but expect transfers and patience
Locals dream of driving around in a
lifted Subaru Outback with ski racks and Blucifer stickers
The reality is that most locals drive
10-year-old Honda CR-Vs with hail dents and a Costco membership
Quirky local driving habit
treating yellow lights as accelerate harder opportunities
The likelihood of finding parking
abundant everywhere except Southlands on Saturday, you're golden
#1 driving tip
Colfax moves slower than continental drift, plan accordingly
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
I like going to Aurora Reservoir, but very early in the morning to get a really good spot for the day. Go before the paddleboarders and craziness gets there. The water is calm and the air is crisp.


— Heidi Lim
Colorado Local Expert


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