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RTD prepared to support Denver Broncos fans attending Sept. 15 home opener with service and connections

Tara Broghammer

RTD is prepared to support an increase in ridership during the Broncos season home opener on Sept. 15 at Empower Field at Mile High. The stadium’s close proximity to a number of bus stops and rail stations makes public transit a safe and ideal way for football fans to travel to and from the game.

Broncos fans are encouraged to use the agency’s Next Ride trip planning tool and simply type “Broncos” in the destination field. RTD’s trip planner will show all transit options from a customer’s current location to Empower Field. The “Broncos” navigation feature will list train lines and bus routes, along with departure times from the user’s current location.

Rail Service
Before and after the Broncos game, RTD will offer regularly scheduled service on the D, E, H and W lines, which all currently serve Empower Field at Mile High Station. The A, B, G and N lines provide service to Denver Union Station where customers can connect to and from light rail to Empower Field at Mile High Station.

Bus Service
Several local bus routes are available to accommodate customers attending the 2:25 p.m. football game. Bus routes operating in the vicinity of Empower Field at Mile High include Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard) and Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard). Additionally, the 1, 15L, 16 and 31 all serve Decatur•Federal Station.

For customers looking for an easy transfer to the D, E, H or W lines at Denver Union Station, the Flatiron Flyer and local bus routes 0, 9, 10, 15, 20 and 32 are all options.

Parking

RTD’s Park-n-Rides are available to support easy and convenient access to reach the game by public transit. A full list of Park-n-Rides in the metro area is available online.

Planned Maintenance

Light rail trains in the Southeast and Southwest corridors will operate under a regular schedule, however, there are temporary speed restrictions in place along isolated segments of the network that are causing some delays. Additionally, all D and H line trains are temporarily rerouted to Denver Union Station until Sept. 29.

Helpful Tips

  • Plan ahead, be patient and prepare for large crowds, including on platforms, trains and buses
  • Sign up for Service Alerts
  • Auraria West Station will be closed 12:30 p.m.-midnight to account for the large increase in crowds. Please use the nearby Empower Field at Mile High Station
  • Check the RTD website before you travel for real-time schedules and plan your trip using the “Broncos” feature
  • Download the RTD Transit Watch App to report any personal safety or security issues. The app is available for iOS and Android devices in English and Spanish

By Tara Broghammer