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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Pedestrian Bridge Stair Repairs at Orchard and Lincoln StationsPerforming structural repairs at Orchard and Lincoln Stations to address concrete deterioration.
Pedestrian Bridge at JewellD Line, North of Evans Station. Installing a pedestrian bridge to improve access by pedestrians and bicyclists north of the Evans station.
R Line Improvements at 12 grade crossings (City of Aurora)Conducting traffic signal upgrades at 12 at-grade crossings on the R Line.
Rail Access Platform Modular DesignD, E, and H Lines. Replacing aging and deteriorated rail access platforms.
Rail Reconstruction and ModernizationD, E, H, and W Lines. Maintaining and modernizing existing rail lines, including planning for needed infrastructure reconstruction in a holistic manner.
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.
RidgeGate Park-n-Ride Erosion and Weed ControlStabilizing the slope around the Park-n-Ride, cleaning the waterways and complying with state requirements to remove noxious weeds.
Safer Main Streets100% funded by CDOT for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at 17 bus stops
Secure Perimeter at District ShopsInstalling new gate opening technology and modifying access control to maintain a safe environment for RTD employees.
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
Security Command Center Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ReplacementReplacing the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit serving the Security Command Center.
Sky Ridge Park-n-Ride Erosion and Weed ControlStabilizing the slope around the Park-n-Ride, cleaning the waterways and complying with state requirements to remove noxious weeds.
Southeast Corridor Stair Replacement ProgramColorado and Louisiana•Pearl Station. Planning to replace two stairs at the Colorado Station in 2027 and two stairs at the Louisiana•Pearl Station in 2028.
Southeast Corridor Station Curb and Tactile Strip RepairSoutheast Corridor Stations including: I-25•Broadway, Louisiana•Pearl, University of Denver, Colorado, Yale, Southmoor, and Belleview. Repairing curb and tactile strips on station platforms near the trackway.
Southwest Corridor Platform Edge ReplacementSouthwest Corridor Stations including: I-25•Broadway, Littleton•Downtown, Oxford•City of Sheridan, Evans, and 10th•Osage. Rebuilding of edges to improve safety on the platform.
Structural Repairs at the Nine Mile Park-n-Ride (City of Aurora)Conducting structural repair work at the Nine Mile Park-n-Ride.
Table Mesa Park-n-Ride Structural RepairsConducting structural repair work at the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride
Traction Power Substation (TPSS) ReplacementsD, E, and H Lines. Planning to identify current and future power system needs, including for high-volume events.
US 36 and Sheridan Bus Bay ConfigurationReconfiguring the bus bays at US 36 and Sheridan Park-n-Ride
Underground Storage Tank Replacement at the Platte Bus FacilityReplacing underground storage tanks at the Platte Facility