E-Delivery Program
- jburley
- Apr 12, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 22
Food and Beverage Pilot
The E-Delivery Program is an innovative approach to improving safety and guest experience along Main St and the Riverwalk corridor. Participating food and beverage distributors deliver product to a centralized delivery dock, and those goods are checked and transferred onto small electric carts operated by 106West logistics, who completes the last mile delivery to end customers in the service area. By reducing the number of large delivery trucks in the downtown core, the program increases safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in these critical areas. Delivery efficiency is improved as distributors only need to make one stop rather than 10-20, saving them time and expense on their routes. Reduced driving and idling time of delivery trucks also improves local air quality and lowers GHG emissions as a direct result.
The E-Delivery Program will operate as voluntary pilot for food and beverage distributors for about a year, as additional data and feedback are gathered. The data collected during the pilot period will be used to help inform any future phases of the program.
To submit specific questions about the program, please contact sustainablebreck@townofbreckenridge.com
Program Goals
Improve safety and the user experience in and around Breckenridge's Main Street and Riverwalk corridors.
Reduce vehicular traffic and improve delivery efficiency
Reduce idle times and vehicle miles travelled to improve local air quality and reduce GHG emissions.
Preliminary Implementation Results
The E-Delivery pilot program operations officially launched on November 11, 2024. Since that time, the program has:
Removed 1,717+ delivery trucks from the downtown core service area.
Delivered over 327,227+ cases of product to local businesses.
Reduced GHG emissions by over 58,063 lbs.
(Data last updated 9/16/2025)
106West’s community electric vehicle delivery services are a first in the nation program. The program was adopted by the Town of Vail to increase the safety of pedestrians, improve the guest experience, and reduce environmental impacts caused by vehicular traffic in pedestrian mall areas. 365 days a year, they receive and deliver all of the commercial food and beverage products, including alcohol, for Vail Village core. They work with over 50 vendors/distribution companies and service over 45 bars and restaurants. The program is efficient, coordinated, cost effective, and environmentally friendly.
In addition to last mile solutions, 106West serves Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, and Summit counties with interline services, medical industry transport, and general courier services.
106West has been selected as the contractor to operate the E-Delivery and Logistics pilot in Breckenridge.
Questions specifically for 106West can be directed to info@106West.co
106West - Standards of Procedure (SOP) *This document may be updated from time to time and is dated with the latest version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this a pilot?
The program will launch as a pilot to collect data on the volume of goods being delivered in Breckenridge’s downtown core to understand the viability of a long-term delivery and logistics solution. A pilot is more easily managed and can be flexible based on learning outcomes and community response and input.
How do I opt in/out of the program?
Restaurants/bars/liquor stores will not opt into/out of the pilot program. Distributors will opt-in to the program. These volunteer distributors have a trusted and proven relationship with 106West via the load and delivery program in the Town of Vail. By managing the deliveries via distributors, the program operationalizes efficiencies.
Participating vendors as of 3/3/2025:
Elite Beverage
Break Thru Beverage
Mountain Beverage
RNDC
What Chefs Want
Seattle Fish
Altamira
Sysco
Innermountain
Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea
Cheese Importers
US Foods
106West maintains a waitlist of additional distributors that may be phased-in to the pilot program as capacities allow. If you are a distributor interested in participating in the program please reach out to info@106west.co
Will the pilot remove all the trucks from downtown and the Riverwalk?
No. While the program will have a significant impact on vehicular traffic and congestion, the pilot program will not cover all distributors nor will it include FedEx or UPS. The list of participating distributors may change over the course of the pilot, but the intent is to start with voluntary participation to ensure success.
What is the geographical scope of the pilot program?
The pilot program will be focused on Main Street, Ridge Street, and French Street from N French Street to the corner of Main St and Park Ave. Phase 1 of the pilot program will not service the La Cima Mall area. As the pilot advances and operations become normalized, the contractor will look to expand where it makes operational sense.
Where will the delivery dock be located?
Initially the dock location was planned to be built on the south end of the Tiger Dredge parking lot. However, a change in ownership of the Parkway Shopping Center in late May 2024 presented a new opportunity for a location that was better suited for the goals of the program.
The E-Delivery & Logistics dock will now be located at 480 N French Street, on what was previously vacant land on the SW corner of the property.
This new location will better serve the goals of the program to increase safety, reducing truck traffic and congestion, and lowering GHG emissions and improving local air quality.
When does the pilot program begin and end?
The pilot program will begin on or around November 2024 and will operate for at least 1-year, or until enough data has been gathered to inform future phases of the program.
Who is paying for the pilot program?
The Town of Breckenridge is paying for the pilot program and at this time there are no fees associated with the pilot program for participating vendors. The Town of Breckenridge is working on creating a structured fee for vendors that utilize the central dock and the E-Delivery program, similar to the Town of Vail. It is our understanding that no fees have been passed down to restaurants or business owners in Vail, and we expect that would be the case here in Breckenridge as well. Participating vendors benefit from the E-Delivery system by making fewer stops throughout town, which equates to saving time and labor costs on their routes.
Will 106West handle all types of goods in the pilot program?
No. The pilot program will focus on food and beverage and will have a limited interface with retail goods. 106West will also handle soiled linen and empty keg shell returns on a daily basis.
How will 106West handle product returns?
The pilot program has standards of procedure (SOP) for products returns. This SOP should not differ much from your current procedure for product returns.
How will 106West handle lost/damaged goods?
The pilot program has an SOP for lost/damaged goods. This SOP should not differ much from your current procedure for lost/damaged goods. Until the goods are received by 106West, the goods are the responsibility of the distributor. Once the goods are received by 106West, the goods are the responsibility of 106West. Once the goods are delivered to the end customer, the goods are the responsibility of the end customer. 106West will have appropriate bonding and insurance in place for the pilot program. 106West will keep delivery logs, timestamps, and photos of delivery operations.
How will 106West staff the pilot program?
The pilot program will have five (5) full-time employees, which includes (1) dock manager and four (4) dock workers/delivery personnel. 106West has staffed the dock manager position and is hiring for full-time dock worker/delivery personnel positions.
How will 106West deliver my goods?
This procedure should not differ much from your vendor’s current delivery procedures, except (1) the goods will be delivered via 106West using low speed electric vehicles, and (2) the goods will be generally checked by 106West prior to final delivery (case counts, visual inspection for breakage and missing items, etc). To the extent possible, the delivery of each customer’s goods will be customized to their establishment. SOP
What vehicles will be used for deliveries?
The vehicles selected for this program are electric ClubCar Urban LSVs. These vehicles have a load capacity of over 2200 lbs and are currently being used by the Swedish postal service year-round to deliver mail all over the country. The batteries are blanketed and can easily handle the volume, multitude and variety of trips the pilot program will require. They are also equipped to handle snow and to drive on Breckenridge’s roadways.
How will 106West handle my volume of goods?
106West currently works with over 50 distributors and handles ALL food and beverage deliveries for over 50 establishments in Vail Village. This amounts to 7500+ cases of food and beverage per day. While the pilot program is designed to handle a smaller amount of distributors and product in Breckenridge, the volume of goods is not a concern. Further, in the event Breckenridge desires to fully-implement a food and beverage delivery program, 106West will scale services to handle the increased volume accordingly.
How will 106West deliver during Breckenridge events?
106West will coordinate with event and town staff to ensure there’s no disruption to deliveries. Because of the smaller nature of the delivery carts, they are not as impacted by road closures, detours, or other event accommodations. A central delivery zone will greatly reduce the number of large trucks trying to navigate road closures and detours.
Do I have to arrange to pick up items at the dock?
No, this is a delivery program. All goods will be delivered via low-speed electric vehicle to your establishment. A customized plan for delivery will be arranged by 106West in cooperation with your management team.
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