Bus
Building a Better RTDRTD’s bus services operate 1,308 vehicles serving 9,720 bus stops throughout the 2,345 square mile district. RTD currently operates more than 100 fixed bus routes.
The following infrastructure investments will be made in 2026 to renew and enhance our bus system. The projects include parking structure repairs, improved signage, landscaping, maintenance facility upgrades and support for partner projects such as Colfax and 119 Bus Rapid Transit.
Park-n-Ride Investments
Table Mesa Park-n-Ride Structural RepairsConducting structural repair work at the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride
Federal Center Parking Lot PavingRepairing cracked and damaged asphalt at the Federal Center Park-n-Ride
US 36 and Sheridan Bus Bay Configuration Reconfiguring the bus bays at US 36 and Sheridan Park-n-RideStructure Investments
1st and Main New Transit Center (City of Longmont) Constructing a new transit center near 1st Avenue and Main Street in Longmont. 
East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ProjectContinuing the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that will benefit our customers by improving capacity, frequency, and reliability
CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)Constructing the CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system between Boulder and LongmontBus Stop Investments
Safer Main Streets100% funded by CDOT for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at 17 bus stops
Bus Stops Improvement ProgramImprovements to bus stops for accessibility, connectivity, safety, and amenities.
Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Assessment (BSIAA)The Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Assessment (BSIAA) took place from summer 2024 through June 2026 and is RTD’s first systemwide evaluation of bus stop conditions since the early 2000s. Learn about it here.Station Investments
Maintenance Facility Investments
Replacement of Overhead Doors at the Platte Bus FacilityReplacing 16 large overhead doors in the mechanic’s area at the Platte facility.
Underground Storage Tank Replacement at the Platte Bus FacilityReplacing underground storage tanks at the Platte Facility
Inspection Pit Four at East MetroRepairing interior concrete walls and replacing structural steel for inspection Pit Four
Hoist Replacements for Vehicle Maintenance at East Metro Bus FacilityReplacing hoists used to maintain vehicles at East Metro
Installing Solar Inverters at East Metro Bus FacilityInstalling inverters that convert DC electricity from rooftop solar panels into AC electricity for the East Metro bus facility
Backup Air Compressors at East Metro Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the East Metro Bus Facility
Backup Air Compressors at Boulder Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the Boulder Bus Facility
Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacement at Boulder Bus Maintenance GarageReplacing the existing fire alarm system will improve future risks of unexpected safety system failures, prevent costly emergency mitigations and enhance the safety and compliance of facilities.
Rebuilding Equipment and Infrastructure Used to Test Engines at District ShopsRebuilding equipment and infrastructure used to test engines
Secure Perimeter at District ShopsInstalling new gate opening technology and modifying access control to maintain a safe environment for RTD employees.
Car Wash Doors at District ShopsReplacing four large overhead doors in the car wash area at the District Shops facility.
Hoist Replacements for Vehicle Maintenance at District Shops Replacing hoists used to maintain vehicles at District Shops.
Secure Perimeter for East Metro Bus FacilityInstalling a six-foot fence, sliding gates, card-reader controlled access, a new median, and widening the access road
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacements at the Boulder Maintenance GarageReplacing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment serving maintenance bays, office spaces, and bus storage garage.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement at District ShopsReplacing the rooftop Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units serving the warehouse offices at the District Shops facility.
Environmental Planning for New Bus FacilityFive sites including 70th•Broadway Park-n-Ride, Qual Yards, and Wadsworth•Hampden Park-n-Ride. Environmental planning for new bus facility