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Bus operator training began for bus-only lanes on East Colfax

A photo of the eastbound Colfax bus platform at Pennsylvania Street.
An aerial view of the eastbound Pennsylvania bus platform on Colfax.

As the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project prepares for Bus-Only Lane Operations (BOLO) from Broadway to Colorado Boulevard this fall, training began Monday for more than 200 RTD bus operators. Training will occur daily between Grant and Williams streets until BOLO begins.

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Next round of Partnership Program announced to support community mobility needs

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RTD announced the allocation for its fourth round of Partnership Program funding on Aug. 1, with nine pilot projects selected to improve mobility for communities throughout the Denver metro area. The Partnership Program, established in 2023, provides opportunities for local governments and transportation management associations/organizations to apply for funding for services or enhancements that complement existing transit services or fill a transit need. More on selected projects here

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Ribbon cutting next week planned to launch Longmont e-bike share program

A photo of B Cycle bikes parked in bike racks at Coffman Street Station
Longmont announced addition of new Bcycle bike bike share program

RTD will join City of Longmont Aug. 12 to celebrate bike share ribbon cutting and welcome ride event at 8th and Coffman Park-n-Ride.

The City of Longmont is launching a new public electric bike share program, giving residents and visitors a convenient new way to travel around the community using e-bikes. Get details on the program.