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22 September 2021Bus shuttle service offered Thursday during annual B Line emergency preparedness exercise
RTD and concessionaire Denver Transit Operators (DTO) will conduct a joint emergency preparedness exercise on the commuter rail line to Westminster, the B Line, for just over three hours on Thursday.
21 September 2021RTD partners with local, national organizations for Rail Safety Week
RTD is partnering with organizations across the Denver metro region and beyond for the North American Rail Safety Week, Sept. 20-26.
21 September 2021RTD celebrates innovative partnership with Front Range Community College to attract and prepare new talent
On Aug. 26, five students successfully completed RTD Diesel Technology (DTECH) training classes and graduated from the program. The DTECH training is offered through a collaborative effort between RTD and Front Range Community College. The training teaches students specialized diesel repair skills and prepares them for successful careers as diesel mechanics with RTD.
20 September 2021RTD marks one year of N Line service
RTD celebrates completion of one year of operation for its N Line commuter rail service. Since beginning operations on Sept. 21, 2020, N Line trains have traveled more than 310,000 in-service miles between Union Station and Eastlake•124th Station in Thornton.
17 September 2021RTD general manager welcomes ZEB Conference attendees
Hundreds of people from around the world converged in Denver this week for the 2021 International Zero Emission Bus Conference, providing an opportunity for professionals to learn from one another in their fleet electrification efforts.
14 September 2021Justin Adams
Commuter Rail Track Maintainer Justin Adams ensures the smooth passage of customers on the N Line every day.
13 September 2021Get ready to ride: Bike to Work Day is Sept. 22
Join the tens of thousands of Front Range residents who participate in the region’s annual Bike to Work Day event by pledging to ride.
13 September 2021RTD takes next big step in fare study, equity analysis
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that it is seeking proposals for consultant support for its systemwide fare study and equity analysis, putting the agency on track to develop an equitable fare structure and recommendations for pass programs by late 2022 and implement any changes in 2023.
10 September 2021College football fans: RTD is your best ride to the CU vs Texas A&M game
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers a variety of safe and reliable services to reach Empower Field at Mile High Stadium to see the University of Colorado (CU) Buffaloes play the Texas A&M Aggies at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Several local bus routes are available, and light rail lines directly serve the stadium.
10 September 2021RTD L Line track replacement work begins this weekend
Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, RTD crews will repair and replace one of the oldest sections of track on the RTD light rail system, at 20th•Welton Station. While work is underway, the L Line will not operate through Tuesday, Sept. 21. Service will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 22.- News Release9 September 2021
L Line Service Disruption 9/11-9/22
9 September 2021Windscreens for new Colfax 15/15L bus shelters embrace the line’s east-west connection
The Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s 15/15L bus shelter improvement project will showcase windscreen artwork that celebrates Colfax Avenue as a vital connection between Colorado’s Eastern Plains and Rocky Mountains.
3 September 2021RTD employees test their skills at snowplow roadeo
While the first snowfall of the season could still be many weeks away, some among us think about snow all the time. One fun way to demonstrate such knowledge is through RTD’s snowplow roadeo, which drew 12 two-person teams to compete last week.
2 September 2021Final “Meet in the Street” of the season this holiday weekend
RTD’s free shuttle service along the 16th Street Mall will not operate during the “Meet in the Street” event this weekend. Meet in the Street will take place from Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
2 September 2021RTD September service changes take effect September 5
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is implementing service changes on Sunday, Sept. 5. RTD is reinstating several routes thanks to feedback from customers who participated in the customer input phase of the service change. Routes being reinstated include the 0L, 3L, 116X, CV, EV and P.- News Release1 September 2021
Meet in the Street NR September
- News Release1 September 2021
Service Change for September
1 September 2021September 2021 Operator of the Month: Stuart Lanning
Stuart has been a driver with RTD for almost 16 years. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he answered "the independence of being out there on your own but knowing you have back up if needed." Read his full Q&A.- 1 September 2021
Stuart Lanning
31 August 2021RTD and Denver take key step in seeking funding for Colfax BRT project
RTD, in collaboration with the City and County of Denver, is taking another step forward in its efforts to bring Bus Rapid Transit to East Colfax Avenue. The organizations have requested approval for entry into the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Small Starts project development phase to be considered for up to $100 million in funding for the project.- News Release30 August 2021
Colfax Ave BRT
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