What is FasTracks?

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The FasTracks program is a multi-billion dollar plan to build a comprehensive, integrated region-wide transit network that will provide a reliable and safe system, enhance mobility and respond to the growing transportation needs within the eight-county Regional Transportation District.

Elements of FasTracks

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Rapid transit

• 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail
• 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• 57 new transit stations
• Enhanced bus/rail connections with convenient timed transfers

Park-n-Rides

• 31 new Park-n-Rides
• 21,000 new parking spaces at rail and bus station

Enhanced bus network

• FastConnects – improves transit service for suburb-to-suburb travel
• Addition of new bus routes and adjustment of existing routes to provide convenient connections to rapid transit
  stations

Denver Union Station

• Redevelopment of Denver Union Station (DUS) into a multi-modal transit hub
• Provides access to all parts of the Denver metro region
• Serving commuter rail, light rail, buses, taxis, shuttles, bicycles, regional rail and pedestrians

Transit facilities

• Enhancements designed to improve passenger safety, convenience and use of the transit system
• Additional security measures at stations
• Improved passenger information and shelters at stations and Park-n-Rides

Projects

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West Rail Line

• Length (miles): 12.1
• Stations: 12
• Technology: Light Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail):
  • Denver to Federal Center: 5 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)
  • Federal Center to Jefferson County: 15 min (peak and off-peak)

Northwest Rail Line

• Length (miles): 41
• Stations: 7
• Technology: Commuter Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 30 min (peak), 60 min (off-peak)

Gold Line

• Length (miles): 11.2
• Stations: 7
• Technology: Commuter Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 15 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)

I-225 Rail Line

• Length (miles): 10.5
• Stations: 8
• Technology: Light Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 7.5 min (peak)/10 min (off-peak)

East Rail Line

• Length (miles): 22.8
• Stations: 6
• Technology: Electric Commuter Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 15 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)

North Metro Rail Line

• Length (miles): 18.4
• Stations: 8
• Technology: Commuter Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 15 min (peak)/30 min (off-peak)

Central Rail Extension

• Length (miles): 0.8
• Stations: 2
• Technology: Light Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 15 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)

Southeast Rail Extension

• Length (miles): 2.3
• Stations: 3
• Technology: Light Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 7.5 min (peak)/10 min (off-peak)

Southwest Rail Extension

• Length (miles): 2.5
• Stations: 1
• Technology: Light Rail
• Frequency of Service (Rail): 10 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)

US 36 Bus Rapid Transit Line

• Length (miles): 18**
• Stations: 6
• Technology: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Frequency of Service: 2 min (peak), 4 min (off-peak)

FasTracks system map

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