
Infrastructure Investments
Building a Better RTDRTD is committed to improving the quality of service for our customers by continuously renewing, enhancing, and expanding our world-class transit system.At RTD, we are proud of the work we do to connect communities, but we recognize that continued investment is needed to sustain and improve our system. All of our investments are focused on enhancing the safety, capacity, reliability, access, and experience for our customers as you journey throughout our system each day. Learn more about the types of infrastructure investments we are making and how they enhance your overall travel experience below.

In addition to improving our system, RTD is committed to enhancing communication about our investments, especially those that will impact our customers. As part of RTD’s Strategic Plan, our Annual Scorecard identifies the following two key initiatives.
- Create a clear, accessible public portal tracking all major infrastructure investments that is updated regularly.
- Develop, publish and maintain an Annual Infrastructure Roadmap that highlights major critical investments, especially those that require planned service changes.
Progress toward achieving these initiatives will be measured by responses to annual employee, customer and community surveys. Feedback from the surveys will also help RTD identify future opportunities for improvement.
Take a look at the investments we are making in 2026:
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1st and Main New Transit Center (City of Longmont)Constructing a new transit center near 1st Avenue and Main Street in Longmont.
6th Avenue Arch Bridge Lighting (City of Lakewood)Enhancing the Arch Bridge over 6th Ave. by replacing lighting that can be changed using electronic controls.
Amtrak Platform at Denver Union StationInstalling a small building to store diesel exhaust fluid on the Amtrak platform.
Arapahoe Station Elevator ReplacementsTotal replacement of two elevators, including the refurbishment of the elevator tower with weather sealing and roofing.
BNSF Fuel Crossing Noise MitigationConstruction activities that will allow train horn noise reduction at the BNSF Fuel Crossing on the B and G lines.
Backup Air Compressors at Boulder Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the Boulder Bus Facility
Backup Air Compressors at East Metro Bus FacilityReplacing backup air compressors at the East Metro Bus Facility
Bridge Maintenance ServicesConducting bridge maintenance at various rail locations including but not limited to Colfax, Indiana, Dry Creek, SE Rail, Tufts, and Wadsworth.
Broadway North Pedestrian Bridge (City of Denver)Planning to build a pedestrian bridge to support development to the west of Broadway.
Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Assessment (BSIAA)The Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Assessment (BSIAA) took place from summer 2024 through June 2026 and is RTD’s first systemwide evaluation of bus stop conditions since the early 2000s. Learn about it here.
Bus Stops Improvement ProgramImprovements to bus stops for accessibility, connectivity, safety, and amenities.
CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)Constructing the CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system between Boulder and Longmont
Car Wash Doors at District ShopsReplacing four large overhead doors in the car wash area at the District Shops facility.
Denver Union Station System UpgradesReplacing overhead contact wires that provide electricity to move the trains.
Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project (DRRP)7th•Colfax to 30th•Downing in downtown Denver. Conducting rail reconstruction work in the downtown Denver corridor from 7th•Colfax to 30th•Downing.
East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ProjectContinuing the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that will benefit our customers by improving capacity, frequency, and reliability
Elati Fire Sprinkler RetrofitIncreasing fire sprinkler coverage over stockroom high storage racks.
Elati Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ReconstructionConducting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment reconstruction work at Elati.
Elati Rail Vehicle Wheel Milling Machine ReplacementReplacing equipment used to maintain vehicle wheels.
Elati Sand Delivery SystemReplacing the system on vehicles that releases sand onto the tracks to increase traction during adverse weather conditions.
Elati Upgrades to Rail Training CenterRetrofitting space to provide an upgraded training facility.