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RTD survey finds people are apprehensive to use transit during pandemic but agency hears what’s important for people to feel safe

RTD’s COVID-19 online survey  in early May shows that people feel less safe about hopping on public transportation compared to some other activities like going to the grocery story or visiting family and friends as stay-at-home orders lift and people reassess their comfort with traveling to their destinations. 
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Public cautious about using transit, RTD survey shows

An RTD survey of nearly 2,700 people earlier this month showed that the public remains apprehensive about engaging in social activities amid the spread of the coronavirus, including riding RTD services. The majority of those who had not used transit in the past 30 days said they will take a wait-and-see approach to the pandemic before riding again. 
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RTD Board of Directors begins nationwide search for a general manager and CEO

RTD's Board of Directors, along with executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates, will begin a nationwide search for a general manager and CEO for the agency.

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RTD employee uses stay-at-home time to finish decades-long project

Safety Compliance Officer Matt Cross used his COVID‐19 pandemic stay-at-home requirement time to complete a decades-long project. 
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RTD employees take on new roles amid pandemic

Since COVID-19 hit, RTD is far from doing business as usual. The agency has had to adapt to the pandemic in creative ways. One way is having newly hired light rail operators clean light rail cars on the line.

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Public transit remains a vital lifeline for thousands of metro riders, including essential workers in healthcare, safety, food production/distribution, utilities and government.

RTD expects to reciev $232 million through the CARES Act.

Each day during the stay-at-home order, RTD delivers groceries to Access-a-Ride customers.


During the pandemic, passengers cannot be in a waiting area for longer than 10 minutes.

We are still moving 100,000 riders each day during the pandemic.

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E, F and R Line Extension: One Year Later

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May 15

The grand opening of the 2.3-mile E, F and R Extension one year ago this month, made it easier to access health services, work prospects, shopping, restaurants and numerous current and future economic development opportunities in the Lone Tree area.

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Frequently Asked Questions from Telephone Town Halls

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May 14

RTD hosted virtual town halls between April 16 and May 11 in each of the 15 RTD districts to discuss the agency’s response to COVID-19, impacts on service and projects, as well as the health and safety measures that are in place. Here are the FAQs from the the sessions.

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