Press Release

City of Aspen appoints new directors for transportation and parking

Aspen, CO – The city of Aspen has appointed Lynn Rumbaugh as the transportation director and Blake Fitch as the parking director. Both Rumbaugh and Fitch bring decades of service and deep institutional knowledge to their respective roles. 

Rumbaugh joined the city of Aspen in 2000, serving most recently as interim transportation director. A leader in Transportation Demand Management (TDM), she has developed and refined the region’s first car share, bike share, and micro transit programs. 

Under Rumbaugh’s leadership, Aspen’s eight-route transit system carries more than one million passengers annually. She has secured over $14 million in grants for transit and TDM initiatives, played a key role in funding and coordinating the construction of the Rubey Park Transit Center, and earned multiple awards on behalf of Aspen, including the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies’ TDM Innovation Award. 

“Lynn’s approach to sustainable mobility and her ability to deliver measurable results have positioned Aspen as a model for communities nationwide,” said Tyler Christoff, deputy city manager. “Her leadership ensures our transportation systems will continue to meet the needs of residents and visitors.” 

Fitch has dedicated more than 30 years to the city of Aspen parking department, most recently serving as the interim parking director. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen operations for parking garages, on-street enforcement, and park-and-ride facilities, while managing capital projects, budgets, and public outreach. 

Fitch has implemented technology upgrades and streamlined processes. His leadership includes managing staff recruitment and development, overseeing vendor agreements, and ensuring the department’s readiness to support major events and construction projects. 

“Blake’s deep understanding of Aspen’s parking systems and his dedication to both operational excellence and community service make him the ideal choice to lead our parking department into the future,” said deputy city manager, Tyler Christoff. 

The appointments of Rumbaugh and Fitch reflect the city’s commitment to fostering experienced leadership that advances Aspen’s goals of sustainable transportation, efficient parking management, and exceptional service for the community. 

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For more information, please contact:  

Tyler Christoff, deputy city manager 

Phone: 970-920-5118 

Email: tyler.christoff@aspen.gov  

Emily Ford, communications specialist 

Phone: 970-379-9373  

Email: emily.ford@aspen.gov