RTD is holding virtual public meetings on Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28 for customers and community stakeholders to share feedback on proposed January 2027 service changes. Customers can view the online dashboard to see all the proposed changes and provide feedback. Alternatively,customers can submit input through the Online Service Planning and Development comment form. Feedback will be accepted through Thursday, Oct. 29. Visit rtd-denver.com and scroll to “Events” to register for a virtual meeting link and receive an invitation to join.

Discover card is now an RTD fare payment option using Tap-n-Ride – a quick, secure, and convenient way for customers to pay fare at any validator. Tap-n-Ride enables customers to tap a Visa, Mastercard, or, most recently, Discover credit, debit, prepaid card, or mobile wallet directly on a bus or rail validator and ride. Mobile wallet payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay via a mobile phone or smartwatch. The addition is another way RTD is making taking transit more convenient for customers.

RTD presented its proposed $1.34 billion expense budget for Fiscal Year 2027 to the RTD Board of Directors’ Finance and Planning Committee on Tuesday. The 2027 Proposed Budget takes a fiscally disciplined and customer-focused approach that emphasizes operational efficiencies, strategic capital investment, and continued progress in addressing the structural deficit. Learn more about the proposed budget.