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18 March 2022RTD Board of Directors authorizes new contract for union employees
RTD's Board of Directors today authorized the agency’s General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson, to enter into a successor three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that raises wages for all of the agency’s union-represented employees more than 25% over the period of the contract, starting with a 16% or higher increase in the first year and 4% in each subsequent year.
14 March 2022Colorado Proud: Honoring American diplomat and first female U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
In honor of Women’s History Month, RTD is recognizing contributions by women to events in history and contemporary society. RTD salutes Madeleine Albright, a formidable American diplomat who has played a key role in international affairs around the world and was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State.
News Release13 March 2022Colorado Proud: Honoring American diplomat and first female U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
11 March 2022Masks remain required on RTD services through April 18
RTD continues to require its customers to wear a mask on RTD vehicles, in agency facilities and while waiting for services. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), following a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced yesterday that it had extended its mask mandate on public transportation for an additional month, until April 18.
11 March 2022Public surveyed for RTD customer experience, community value
Eighty-one percent of RTD's fixed-route bus customers, 85% of rail customers and 91% of paratransit customers are satisfied with the agency’s service. Fare price is the most important element of service to bus and rail customers – and a factor drawing the lowest levels of satisfaction. And 86% of community members believe the agency brings value to the Denver metro region – but only 34% said they find RTD valuable to themselves.- News Release10 March 2022
Masks remain required on RTD services through April 18
9 March 2022RTD Chief of Police and Emergency Management Robert “Bob” Grado steps down
After an illustrious 12-year career with RTD, five of those serving as Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Robert “Bob” Grado is stepping down to pursue other endeavors.
7 March 2022Comment period for Reimagine RTD ends March 9
5 March 2022Colorado Proud: Honoring Dr. Temple Grandin, scientist, animal behaviorist, neurodiversity activist
Grandin is one of the first people with autism to document the insights she gained from her personal experience. Her ability to think in pictures informed humane redesigns of cattle-handling facilities worldwide.
3 March 2022Traveling Safely
2 March 2022Susan Wood
Susan Wood enjoys being part of something that benefits everyone every day.- 1 March 2022
Sean Devitt
28 February 2022RTD to sound train horns along N Line March 3-4
From Sunday night through Thursday morning, Feb. 27-March 3, RTD will conduct work on the signal technology at the E. 124th Avenue crossing, adjacent to the Eastlake•124th Station for the N Line. The work will take place during off-peak hours. From Thursday night through Friday morning, March 3-4, crews will validate the technology using a test train through the crossing. Per federal requirement, train horns will sound through the crossing during this part of the work.- News Release27 February 2022
RTD to sound train horns along N Line March 3-4
25 February 2022Colorado Proud: Elvin Caldwell fought for equality throughout his career in public service
RTD continues to celebrate Black History Month, recognizing and honoring the achievements of Black Americans throughout the annals of U.S. history. RTD shines the spotlight on Elvin Caldwell, a civil rights advocate, policymaker, community leader and organizer who introduced policies that continue to greatly benefit Black Americans in Colorado.- 25 February 2022
Comment on RTD’s Reimagine campaign by March 9
RTD invites the public to provide comments on the draft System Optimization Plan (SOP) by March 9 through an online mapping tool. 
22 February 2022RTD selects consultant to study feasibility of ‘peak service’ rail to northwest communities
RTD announced today its selection of HDR Engineering Inc. to study the feasibility of implementing a “peak service” rail schedule between Denver Union Station and downtown Longmont.- News Release16 February 2022
RTD experiencing delays after overnight snow and frigid temperatures
16 February 2022Ever wondered how RTD chains up its buses?
Chaining up a vehicle is hard. Think back to any time inclement weather called for putting chains on a car or truck: Chances are, the experience called for kneeling beside a tire in frigid weather on the side of the road. Now, imagine doing this work on a larger vehicle like a bus, while traffic whizzes by and customers peer curiously from behind a window.
14 February 2022RTD to sound train horns along N Line Feb. 14-17
RTD will perform federally required annual testing this week that involves sounding train horns through crossings along the N Line. The work will take place from Monday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, Feb. 17.
9 February 2022Little Free Libraries at RTD stations: ‘My most beloved art project’
Arvada artist Nikki Biefel is behind the book-sharing boxes, at three G Line stops and US 36•Sheridan Station.
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