FAQs

Are there any pre-requirements for a Community Credential?

The only pre-requisite for a Community Credential is having a plan on how you will get to Denver for the speech. We will also gather some basic information when you sign up for a credential and the campaign may contact you in the future to volunteer. But you don’t need to do anything when you submit your name for consideration.

Can I sign up for more than one credential?

Because of the large demand for credentials in Colorado, individuals are only allowed to sign up for credentials for themselves and one other person.

Do I have to donate to the Obama Campaign or the Democratic Party in order to receive a Community Credential?

Community Credentials are free. There is no charge and you do not have to donate to the Obama Campaign or the Democratic Party in order to receive a Community Credential.

What about this promotion I saw on-line that you have to donate to Obama to win a special seat at the Convention?

Community Credentials for the Fourth Night of the Convention at Invesco are separate from this on-line event.

INVESCO FIELD TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND INFORMATION

PARKING

There will be no parking at Invesco Field the night of the speech.

Parking will be available for $5 per vehicle in Coors Field lots A, B and C, located northeast of Park Avenue West and Wazee Street. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., a free shuttle service will be available to transport people from the Coors Field lots to 5th and Walnut, where they can walk across the Broncos Bridge to Invesco Field at Mile High. All shuttles will be accessible for people with disabilities.

AMTRACK

Discount rates for groups of 20 or more if reserved 4 days prior to departure.

Contact 1-800-USA-1GRP or groupsales@amtrak.com

Plan to arrive at station 60 minutes before departure.

LIGHT RAIL

No stops at Pepsi Center or Union Station.

Passengers on the C and E can transfer to D, F, H to go Downtown.

C and E line will end at Invesco stop.

Lines coming into Central Business will operate, including D, F, H.

RTD Bus System

Minor changes will occur due to road closures. For more information, consult http://www.rtd-denver.com

GREYHOUND

The following towns have access to a Greyhound stop to Denver:
Alamosa, Brush, Colorado Springs, Delta, Durango, Englewood, Frisco, Ft. Collins, Ft. Morgan, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Julesburg, Lamar, Limon, Longmont, Montrose, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, Silverton, Springfield, Sterling, Trinidad, Vail, and Walsenburg.

ROAD CLOSURES

Expect Interstate 25 to be closed near Invesco that Thursday night after the evening rush hour as Senator Obama gives his acceptance speech.

August 25, 9am – August 27 (time TBA): Speer Blvd. closes between I-25 and Lawrence Street.

Two lanes will remain open on Speer during morning rush hour (6-9am); no plans for evening rush hour.

August 25-27: one block of Bannock Street between 14th and Colfax, westbound lanes of Colfax from Bannock to Speer, and southbound lanes of Speer from Colfax to Larimer Street (to accommodate protesters)

Auraria Parkway from I-25 to Speer will be closed from 12:01am August 24-27.

Those who live or work near the Pepsi Center will receive credentials to continue parking in existing areas.

Vehicular traffic on the blocks between 15th Street and Speer Boulevard will be limited to residents and employees from Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 27: Wazee, Wynkoop, Delgany, Wewatta, and Little Raven. Pedestrian traffic unaffected.

Given the recent announcement of Senator Obama’s address at Invesco, additional road closures and/or changes will be announced in early August.

AIR FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

Flights arrive at DIA throughout the day.

Flight times out of Denver after Invesco Speech: 9:10, 9:45, 10:05

AIR FROM GRAND JUNCTION