What is a Special Discount Card?

The Special Discount Card (SDC) offered by RTD provides fare reduction for people with disabilities. This guide will provide general information on the program. For additional information, please contact RTD at 303-299-2667.

Eligibility Requirements for New Cards and Expired Cards

In order to be eligible for an SDC, you must provide proof of your disability dated within the last three months. One of the following original items will be accepted as proof of disability:

• Medicare Card (White, Red and Blue card)
• Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (Provide a current TPQY form or Notice of Award letter which indicates that you are disabled and that you have received benefits within the last twelve months.)
• V.A. Letter (official letter on V.A. letterhead that states at least a 50% disability)
• Healthcare Provider Statement Form: form must have been signed and dated by the healthcare provider within the last three months. Healthcare Professionals, if applicant meets the eligibility criteria, please attach a statement on your professional letterhead noting the name and diagnosis of the applicant and describing in detail how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.

No other proof of disability will be accepted. No photocopies and faxes will be accepted.

How to Apply

Bring your proof of disability, $2.00 and photo identification to one of the following RTD locations:

• 1600 Blake Street, Denver, Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m.-1:30p.m and 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 1400 Walnut Street, Boulder, Monday only, 12:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• 910 Longs Peak Avenue (Longmont Senior Center), Longmont, second Monday of each month, 3:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.

Note: Special Discount Card photos will not be taken on the following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

RTD will accept photo identification issued by a state or federal agency, such as a state driver’s license or V.A. card. Photocopies of I.D. cards and other forms of photo identification will not be accepted.

Upon approval of your eligibility, you will be issued an SDC, which will entitle you to use fixed-route bus service by paying a reduced-cash fare or purchasing a monthly pass at a discounted rate.

Lost Cards or Damaged Cards

To replace a lost or stolen SDC, go to the locations above at the times listed. The first card will be replaced at a charge of $2.00. Each additional card lost will be replaced at a charge of $5.00 to a maximum of five cards replaced in one year. Damaged cards will be replaced at no charge; however, the damaged card must be presented at the time of being reissued.