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News Release31 January 2021RTD Board meetings now available for virtual attendance on Zoom
- News Release30 January 2021
RTD customers can now use 2020 10-Ride and Access-a-Ride ticket books through 2021
- 29 January 2021
Michele Raty
28 January 2021Northwest Rail, other projects to be the focus of Board study session on Feb. 9
The Board and General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson look forward to an open and transparent dialogue about how we can work with regional partners to identify opportunities to move the project forward.
27 January 2021RTD implements revised safety protocols in the Union Station bus concourse to protect employees and customers from the spread of COVID-19
The changes begin today and are being made in the interest of public health, due to problematic and unsafe behavior in the station. Coupled with existing safety requirements, they are intended to protect people against the spread of COVID-19 and will remain in place until otherwise noted.- News Release26 January 2021
RTD implements revised safety protocols in the Union Station bus concourse to protect employees and customers from the spread of COVID-19
25 January 2021RTD resolves complaint raised by former bus operator applicant, resulting in changes to hiring practices
RTD announces today that it has resolved a complaint raised by a former applicant for employment as an RTD bus operator.
22 January 2021With funding from new COVID-19 relief package, RTD calls all bus and rail operators back to work
RTD has been working closely with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001 to immediately recall all full-time union employees and begin the process to bring back all 137 part-time operators.- 21 January 2021
Denver to recommend PCL Construction Services Inc. to design, build the 16th Street Mall Improvement Project
The city and county of Denver has selected PCL Construction Services Inc. as the design/build firm to carry out the 16th Street Mall Improvement Project following an evaluation of proposals submitted in September by shortlisted firms. 
19 January 2021RTD Chair: 2020 was a year ‘of growth and reality checks’
To those of you who have ridden RTD services over the last year, we see and appreciate you. Those who have not yet returned, we look forward to welcoming you back on board when you are ready.
19 January 2021RTD, Auraria Campus negotiate pilot program for spring semester
RTD and the Auraria Higher Education Center along with its partner institutions, the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver, reached an agreement to launch a new pilot program for the Auraria Campus students for the spring 2021 semester.
15 January 2021RTD commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today marks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 92nd birthday. As a public transportation agency, it’s worth noting that the event that brought Dr. King into the forefront of the non-violent civil rights movement started on a bus when a young woman named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
11 January 2021RTD expects to receive $203.4 million from new COVID-19 relief package
RTD has received word that the agency can expect to receive $203,367,528 through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA), signed by President Donald J. Trump on Dec. 27, 2020.
10 January 2021RTD’s January service change takes effect today, Jan. 10
Starting today, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s January service change will take effect.- News Release9 January 2021
RTD’s January service change takes effect today
8 January 2021RTD makes final reductions in workforce this week to address financial impacts of pandemic
RTD took the difficult action of reducing its workforce this week by about 300 people due to the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 January 2021Eight directors sworn in on RTD Board at tonight’s meeting
Five new Board directors and three incumbents were sworn in tonight during a special RTD Board of Directors meeting. The Board also elected executive committee officers for the new term.- News Release4 January 2021
Eight directors sworn in on RTD Board at tonight’s meeting
- 4 January 2021
Marvin McChirston
Each month we highlight operators and other employees for their exceptional customer service. This month we recognize Marvin McChriston, for going above and beyond to help return a lost wallet. - 4 January 2021
RTD’s newest service changes take effect on Jan. 10
RTD will carry out its regularly scheduled service changes on Jan. 10. The system update involves changes to frequency and routes, reflecting the ongoing reality of COVID-19 that has only 40% of pre-pandemic ridership boarding trains and buses. 
30 December 2020RTD will provide weekday service on New Year’s Eve
RTD will be providing bus and rail service on a weekday schedule on New Year’s Eve and a holiday schedule on New Year’s Day. We will not offer free rides this year in light of pandemic restrictions.
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