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:
Showing page 2 of 4 (65 investments)
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
Expand Perimeter and Install Access Control at Denver Union StationConducting perimeter expansion and access control work at Denver Union Station.
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
I-25-Broadway Station Wedge Ramp CompletionFinalizing construction of a new ramp for access from southbound Broadway to southbound I-25.
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
Landscape Improvements at Denver Union StationReplacing landscape, installing mulch, boulders and planters, and repairing irrigation systems at Denver Union Station.
Light Rail Level Boarding Feasibility StudyConducting a study to identify the requirements for upgrading RTD’s light rail system to allow for level boarding.
Mariposa Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ReplacementsConducting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment replacement work at Mariposa.
Modernize Ticket Vending MachinesConducting work to modernize ticket vending machines across our system.
N Line Tree and Plant ReplacementTrees and other plant material at the Park-n-Rides along this corridor have been evaluated and those that need to be replaced have been identified.
Nine Mile Pedestrian Bridge Installation (City of Aurora)Partnering with the City of Aurora to install a pedestrian bridge across Parker Road.
Park-n-Ride Economic Analysis: Optimizing RTD Land for Maximum Public BenefitEight locations, including 41st•Fox, Clear Creek•Federal, Littleton•Mineral, Littleton•Downtown, County Line, Belleview, Colorado, and Aurora Metro Center. Conducting a study of eight Park-n-Ride locations to explore better land use.
Park-n-Ride and Station Platform Sealant Replacement ProgramEvans, Oxford•City of Sheridan, Littleton•Downtown, and Littleton•Mineral Light Rail Stations. Replacing sealant at D Line Park-n-Rides and stations to prevent water damage.
Pedestrian Bridge Installation at 48th & Brighton• National Western Center Station Center StationInstalling a new pedestrian bridge at the 48th & Brighton•National Western Center Station.