As a bike-accessible community, the Town of Avon encourages locals and visitors to take advantage of a network of multi-use paths and sidewalks, including the pedestrian-only Main Street Mall and Lettuce Shed Lane. Additionally, the Town offers paved recreational paths around Nottingham Park, along the Eagle River, and throughout Town. There are also dirt single tracks on the northwest side of Town in the West Avon Preserve.
Around Town Bike Times
- Nottingham Park to Westin Riverfront Hotel | 2 minutes
- City Market to Nottingham Park | 5 minutes
- Avon Station to Nottingham Park | 2 minutes
- Nottingham Park to City Market | 5 minutes
- Avon Post Office to Westin Riverfront Hotel | 2 minutes
Beginning in 2019, E-bikes are allowed on town paths and parks.
Click here to see a complete map of where E-bikes can be ridden in the Town of Avon.
E-Bike Share Program: (NEW IN 2022)
The Town of Avon, in conjunction with the Town of Vail and the Eagle-Vail Metro District, is offering an e-bike share program. Called Shift Bike, it is designed to get local employees, residents and guests out of their cars and onto an electric bike for short trips and commutes.
The Shift Bike system includes a fleet of 90 e-bikes and 20 hub stations through the three communities, including 6 locations in Avon:
- Avon Station
- Avon Recreation Center
- Nottingham Park
- ANB Bank across from City Market
- The Aspens Bus Stop near Avon Elementary
- O’Neal Spur Park in Wildridge
For more information on pricing and how to use the service please, visit www.shift-bike.com.
Bus Routes
Beginning on Monday, April 17, Avon Transit will operate the summer schedule.
Regional transportation in Eagle County is provided by ECO Transit.
Avon Transit is designed to make your visit to Avon, whether for work or recreation, an enjoyable and convenient experience. Our public transit system provides fare-free bus and gondola service. Bus and gondola operations are paid for by the town's general revenue fund.
Avon Transit’s local routes are a convenient way to park once and visit many local shops, restaurants, and attractions such as the Avon Recreational Center, Harry A. Nottingham Park, or the public library.
The
Avon East--Red Line runs every 30-minutes between 6:30 a.m. and 5:51 p.m. The route services the residential areas in east Avon along Hurd Lane and Hwy 6, including Traer Creek Plaza and Buffalo Ridge Housing Complex.
Avon West--Blue Line
The
Avon West--Blue Line runs every 30-minutes between 6:28 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The route services the residential areas in west Avon along West Beaver Creek Boulevard and Hwy 6, including the Town Core businesses and Traer Creek Plaza.
Avon Loop--Night Rider
The
Avon Loop--Night Rider Shuttle runs from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., providing service within the Town core to locals and guests on a 30-minute loop.