Brighton On-Demand Local Transit (BOLT) service launches

Last Thursday, Partnerships Program Manager Cory Schmitt joined Board Director Troy Whitmore at the launch of the Brighton On-Demand Local Transit (BOLT) service at Brighton’s city hall. Not to be confused with RTD’s Route BOLT that operates regional service between Downtown Boulder Station and Longmont, the Brighton BOLT provides community members and RTD customers with an additional mobility option in the Brighton area, connecting to existing FlexRide and fixed-route services, including bus Routes 120L, 145X, 520, and RX.

The new service was made possible through $1.8 million in Partnership Program funding awarded to the City of Brighton from RTD, with $600,000 allocated in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

“Our goal has always been to make Brighton a city that’s accessible, sustainable and connected for everyone,” said Mayor Gregory Mills. “BOLT does exactly that. This service represents a major step toward building a more sustainable, connected Brighton.”

BOLT vehicles are fully accessible to customers using mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers. Additionally, the buses come equipped with bike racks for those who prefer their first- and-last mile connections on two wheels. Through a dedicated mobile application, customers within the BOLT’s service area can reserve on-demand transit service 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

“We’re proud to partner with the City of Brighton and RTD to bring the Brighton BOLT to life,” said Min Ji, Colorado Partnerships Lead at Via. “Microtransit is reimagining the way people move in communities across Colorado, and we look forward to seeing how Via's technology helps the City of Brighton improve connectivity for its residents and visitors."

Learn more about the new service by clicking here.