Colorado Springs Basics A-Z
Colorado Springs Seniors, Colorado Springs Shopping, Colorado Springs Taxes, Colorado Springs Transportation
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
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Senior Services:
Colorado Springs Senior Center
1514 N. Hancock Ave. • Colorado Springs 80903
385-5933 • www.springsgov.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Serving those 55 years plus…recreation, day trips, social programs, classes in everything from art and computers to finance.
CU-Aging Center
1436 N. Hancock Ave. • Colorado Springs 80903
471-4884 • http://web.uccs.edu/agingcenter. Services include free counseling for caregivers, in-home counseling, psycho-therapy, memory testing.
Fountain Valley Senior Center
5745 Southmoor Dr. • Fountain 80817 • 520-6470
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For those 55+ – numerous programs, trips, recreation, volunteer opportunities, support groups, meals and transportation are available.
Pikes Peak Library Districtwww.ppld.org – click on Senior Connection
This website offers information on numerous organizations available to serve seniors; from AARP programs to legal service referrals. In addition, the library offers computer classes, book discussions, movies, book mobile and “talking book” library for those visually impaired. For reference assistance call 389-8968.
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (PPACG)
15 South 7th St. • Colorado Springs 80905
471-2096 • www.ppacg.org
Referral center providing support and help for specific needs. Also has a family caregiver support center and publishes the Yellow Book Directory (extensive resource guide) available to seniors.
Teller Senior Coalition
Woodland Park Senior Center • 312 N. Center St. • Woodland Park 80866, 687-3877 • www.tellerseniorcoalition.org
Helpful Numbers for Seniors:
Colorado Department of Health: 303-692-2800
Fountain Valley Senior Transportation: 520-6470
Long Term Care Ombudsman: 471-7080
Medicaid (Department of Social Services):
El Paso County: 636-0000
Teller County: 687-3335
Rural Area Meals Program: 329-6505
Senior Employment (AARP): 635-3579
Silver Key Transportation: 633-2611
Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213
Teller County Transit: 687-3330
PHONE NUMBERS THAT YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW!
COLORADO STATE PATROL DISPATCH
719-544-2424
COLORADO ROAD CONDITIONS
303-639-1111
EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF
719-390-5555
PARK COUNTY SHERIFF
719-836-2494
Shopping:
Chapel Hills Mall
At Academy Blvd. and Briargate Blvd. • 594-0111 www.chapelhillsmall.com
The Citadel
750 Citadel Drive E. (near Platte and Chelton Ave.)
591-5516 www.shopthecitadel.comThe Shops at Briargate Located at I-25 and Briargate Parkway www.thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com
Taxes:
State and local tax burden as a percent of income is 9.5% or 38th in the
country. The business tax climate is 4th lowest overall in the nation. Colorado’s personal income tax rate is 6th lowest among states that have one. Corporate income tax rates are 44th lowest.
Retail Sales Taxes:
State 2.9%, Colorado Springs 2.5%, El Paso County 1.0%, Pikes Peak Transportation Authority 1.0%
TOTAL = 7.4%
State Individual Income Tax:
Flat rate; 4.63% of federal taxable income.
Vehicle License & Tax:
License fee is based on vehicle weight. Owner’s tax based on taxable value (original sticker price) declining with age of the vehicle.
Residential Property Taxes:
Residential property is assessed at 7.96% of market value. For more information call El Paso Tax Assessor at 520-6600.
Transportation:
Colorado Springs Airport
7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway • Colorado Springs 80916
550-1972 • www.flycos.com
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) serves more than two million people every year. Thousands get a breathtaking first impression of the Front Range and Pikes Peak through large windows and airy skylights at the airport. Conveniently located near I-25, this full-service terminal facility is 20 minutes from downtown and within easy driving distance to many attractions, including numerous major ski areas. It is consistently ranked as one of the lowest in delays with uncongested air space, short taxi time and low weather-related closures.
AIRLINES* WEBSITE PHONE
Allegiant Air, www.allegiantair.com, 702-505-8888
American, www.aa.com, 800-433-7300
Continental, www.continental.com , 800-525-0280
Delta, www.delta.com, 800-221-1212
Northwest, www.nwa.com , 800-225-2525
United, www.united.com, 800-864-8331
US Airways/America West, www.usairways.com, 800-235-9292
* Curbside check-in available 4:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Bus Service
Mountain Metro Transit
1015 Transit Dr. • Colorado Springs 80903 • 385-RIDE • http://www.springsgov.com
Serves Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Security, Widefield, Fort Carson,
Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases. For route schedules, weekend service and express services from key destination points, please check the website or call.
Carpools
Metro Rides, 385-7433
Resource for carpoolers, park & ride, bus schedules, bikes routes, special transport needs.
Car Rental
On Airport
Alamo / National, 574-8579 or 1-800-327-9633
Avis, 596-2751 or 1-800-331-1212
Budget, 597-1271 or 1-800-527-0700
Dollar/Thrifty, 573-9990, 573-7882 or 1-800-800-4000
Enterprise, 591-6644 or 1-800-736-8222
Hertz, 596-1863 or 1-800-654-3131
Off Airport
Advantage, 574-1144 or 1-800-777-5500
Limo, Shuttle, Taxi Services
Executive Transfer Service, www.exectransfer.com, 439-6276 Peak Transit, www.coloradoshuttle.com, 687-3456 Colorado Springs Ramblin Express, www.ramblinexpress.com, 590-8687 Ride in Luxury, www.arideinluxury.com, 243-3365 Teller Cab, 687-8222 Yellow Cab, 634-5000