Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council

What Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council does

DRMAC (Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council) is a Colorado-based nonprofit founded in 2005 that functions as the regional mobility coordinator for 12 counties across the Denver metropolitan area and beyond (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson, Mesa, Pueblo, and Weld). The organization serves seniors, people with disabilities, and transit-dependent residents by reducing mobility barriers through free information services, travel training, and convening transportation providers, government agencies, and community stakeholders. Its end users receive services at no cost, and the organization operates without disclosed revenue figures on a lean 1-10 person staff.

DRMAC's core products include the Getting There Guide (a multilingual, print and digital resource), the Getting There App (an interactive tool for finding ride options in the Denver metro area), the Getting There Travel Training program (free in-person and virtual instruction on using public transit), and the Information & Assistance Center (a call/text helpline at 303-243-3113 with interpretation support). Targeted programs include Transit to Table, which connects transportation to food access, and Next Ride Forward, which supports community mobility improvements. The technology stack is conventional — web-based resource directory, mobile-friendly app, phone/SMS helpline, and standard social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram) — with no disclosed AI, automation, or proprietary algorithms.

The business model is a community-nonprofit grant-and-donation structure. Services to end users are free; operating revenue is drawn primarily from government grants (CDOT, DRCOG) and foundation grants (AARP, The Denver Foundation, Broomfield Community Foundation, Ent Credit Union), supplemented by membership dues and individual donations, with CNDC serving as fiscal sponsor. Distribution occurs through Local Coordinating Councils in each served county, a Regional Coordinating Council, partnerships with RTD, Uber, Lyft, and Via Mobility, referral networks with social-service and healthcare providers, and bilingual outreach (English/Spanish "Extra Dose" newsletter).

Name

Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council

Legal name

The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council

Website

https://drmac-co.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRMAC is a Colorado-based nonprofit mobility coordinator serving 12 counties across the Denver region, helping seniors, people with disabilities, and transit-dependent residents access transportation through free information services, travel training, and coordination with transit agencies and ride-share providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Coordination Services

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Other Support Activities for Road Transportation (488490)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

ADA/Accessible Paratransit (Complementary to Fixed-Route Transit) (THAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior & Assisted-Living Demand-Responsive Transport (THAIAHAE), First/Last-Mile Connector DRT to Transit Hubs (THAIAHAH), Shared-Route Dial-a-Ride (Multi-Stop DRT) (THAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Mobility coordination services
• Accessible transportation assistance
• Travel training programs
• Paratransit coordination
• Community transit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: DRMAC operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through grants from government agencies and foundations including CDOT, DRCOG, AARP, The Denver Foundation, and other regional partners.
2. Membership Dues: Organization offers membership options for community members to support equitable transportation efforts
3. Donations: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support mobility programs and services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DRMAC is a nonprofit local coordinating council that helps residents of 12 Colorado counties overcome mobility barriers by connecting them to public transit, paratransit, ride-sharing, and volunteer driver services. It delivers free programs including the multilingual Getting There Guide and App, in-person and virtual travel training, an Information & Assistance helpline, and regional coordination councils.

Product overview

DRMAC offers a unified set of service programs focused on mobility assistance and transportation coordination rather than a technology platform. The core offerings include the Getting There Guide (free resource available in multiple languages), the Getting There App (interactive online tool), and Getting There Travel Training (free in-person and virtual instruction). Supporting services include the Information & Assistance Center (helpline at 303-243-3113), Transit to Table (food access transportation), Technology Training, and Next Ride Forward. DRMAC also operates Local Coordinating Councils in each served county and a Regional Coordinating Council to facilitate collaboration among transportation providers, service organizations, and community stakeholders across 12 Colorado counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Getting There Guide: A comprehensive guide to transportation options available in multiple languages, providing information about transit, rideshare, and other mobility services.
• Getting There App
• Getting There Travel Training
• Information & Assistance Center
• Next Ride Forward
• Transit to Table

Products and services

• Getting There Guide A free comprehensive resource guide available in multiple languages that provides information about transportation options in the Denver Metro area, including transit, rideshare, and other mobility services.
• Getting There App An interactive online tool that helps users find ride options in the Denver Metro area, serving as a digital companion to the Getting There Guide.
• Getting There Travel Training Free in-person and virtual training programs that teach individuals how to navigate public transportation options, helping seniors and people with disabilities gain independence in travel.
• Information & Assistance Center A helpline at 303-243-3113 offering live assistance for locating and scheduling rides. Provides interpretation services and accommodations for callers needing mobility support.
• Transit to Table A program connecting individuals to food access through transportation, helping people reach grocery stores and food distribution locations.
• Technology Training Training programs that help individuals learn to use transportation-related technology, including apps and digital tools for navigating transit options.
• Next Ride Forward A program designed to help individuals transition to new or improved transportation options, supporting community mobility improvements.
• Local Coordinating Councils Regional coordination bodies that bring together transportation providers, service organizations, and community stakeholders to improve mobility services at the county level across Colorado.
• Regional Coordinating Council An overarching coordination body that oversees regional transportation planning and coordination efforts across the Denver metro area and Colorado counties served by DRMAC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free travel training and educational programs helping individuals navigate complex transit systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRCOG is a key funding partner and metropolitan planning organization for the Denver region, working with DRMAC on regional transportation coordination and planning.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOT provides funding and coordinates statewide transportation initiatives with DRMAC for regional mobility programs.
• Regional Transportation District (RTD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTD is a key transit partner providing bus and rail services; DRMAC helps connect individuals to RTD services including Access-a-Ride paratransit.
• UberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for providing rides to community members including emergency transportation for domestic violence victims and airport transportation.
• LyftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRide-sharing partner for transportation options; co-hosts safety events to educate riders on scooter and transit safety.
• Via MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVia provides transportation services for seniors, particularly in areas with limited public transit like Golden, Colorado.
• Developmental PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities, coordinating on transportation access.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Find My Ride Florida: Florida's statewide mobility management and trip planning resource for older adults and transportation-disadvantaged populations — analogous statewide coordinator with similar I&A and trip-finding functionality.
• MassMobility (Massachusetts): Massachusetts statewide mobility management initiative coordinating transportation resources for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents — directly comparable coordinator role in a different U.S. state.

Broad incumbents

• Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA): National membership association for community and public transit providers, including mobility managers and coordinators. CTAA sits above DRMAC in the ecosystem as a national peer/trade body with overlapping mission around equitable mobility access.
• National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC): Federal technical assistance center funded by FTA and HHS that supports transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. Operates at a national scale but covers the same mission space (coordinator training, information & assistance models) as DRMAC.
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs): Federally-mandated state/regional centers providing information and assistance on long-term services including transportation. Functionally parallel to DRMAC's I&A Center but with broader social service scope beyond mobility.
• Easter Seals Project ACTION (now Easterseals): National nonprofit providing services for people with disabilities including transportation accessibility consulting and travel training — overlapping with DRMAC's travel training and accessibility mission, though at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Via Mobility Services: Colorado-based nonprofit providing accessible transportation services in the Denver-Boulder metro area, particularly for seniors. DRMAC explicitly partners with Via for senior rides, and Via operates the direct service layer that DRMAC helps users access.
• ITN America (Independent Transportation Network): National nonprofit providing dignified community transportation for older adults through member-supported ride programs. Comparable to DRMAC in serving seniors/disabled riders, though ITN also operates rides directly versus DRMAC's pure coordinator model.
• Ride Connection: Portland-area nonprofit that coordinates transportation for seniors and people with disabilities across multiple counties using a hub of volunteer drivers and partner agencies — directly analogous to DRMAC's coordinator-only model with similar service mix (rides, travel training, I&A).

Emerging players

• GoGoGrandparent: Tech-enabled service that lets seniors without smartphones order Uber/Lyft rides via phone — overlapping with DRMAC's senior ride assistance function but with a national, venture-backed tech-first model rather than nonprofit coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DRMACcolorado
• Facebookfacebook.com/DRMAColorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/denver-regional-mobility-and-access-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/drmaccolorado?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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