Infrastructure Investments
Building a Better RTDRTD is committed to improving the quality of service for our customers by continuously renewing, enhancing, and expanding our world-class transit system.At RTD, we are proud of the work we do to connect communities, but we recognize that continued investment is needed to sustain and improve our system. All of our investments are focused on enhancing the safety, capacity, reliability, access, and experience for our customers as you journey throughout our system each day. Learn more about the types of infrastructure investments we are making and how they enhance your overall travel experience below.
In addition to improving our system, RTD is committed to enhancing communication about our investments, especially those that will impact our customers. As part of RTD’s Strategic Plan, our Annual Scorecard identifies the following two key initiatives.
- Create a clear, accessible public portal tracking all major infrastructure investments that is updated regularly.
- Develop, publish and maintain an Annual Infrastructure Roadmap that highlights major critical investments, especially those that require planned service changes.
Progress toward achieving these initiatives will be measured by responses to annual employee, customer and community surveys. Feedback from the surveys will also help RTD identify future opportunities for improvement.
Take a look at the investments we are making in 2026:
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1st and Main New Transit Center (City of Longmont)Constructing a new transit center near 1st Avenue and Main Street in Longmont. 
Backup Air Compressors at Boulder Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the Boulder Bus Facility
Backup Air Compressors at East Metro Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the East Metro Bus Facility
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.
Bus Stops Improvement ProgramImprovements to bus stops for accessibility, connectivity, safety, and amenities.
CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)Constructing the CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system between Boulder and Longmont
Car Wash Doors at District ShopsReplacing four large overhead doors in the car wash area at the District Shops facility.
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
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
Federal Center Parking Lot PavingRepairing cracked and damaged asphalt at the Federal Center Park-n-Ride
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.
Generator and Transfer Switch ReplacementCivic Center Station - Replacing critical equipment to support continuous operation of the facility.
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.
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.
Hoist Replacements for Vehicle Maintenance at District ShopsReplacing hoists used to maintain vehicles at District Shops.
Hoist Replacements for Vehicle Maintenance at East Metro Bus FacilityReplacing hoists used to maintain vehicles at East Metro
Inspection Pit Four at East MetroRepairing interior concrete walls and replacing structural steel for inspection Pit Four
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
Rebuilding Equipment and Infrastructure Used to Test Engines at District ShopsRebuilding equipment and infrastructure used to test engines
Replacement of Overhead Doors at the Platte Bus FacilityReplacing 16 large overhead doors in the mechanic’s area at the Platte facility.
Safer Main Streets100% funded by CDOT for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at 17 bus stops