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RTD receives Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year award

RTD was recognized by the WTS Colorado chapter for its innovation of journey planning and purchasing tickets all in one setting: the Uber app.
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A Candid Conversation with Dave Genova

As we prepare to say goodbye to retiring General Manager and CEO Dave Genova, we asked him a few last questions.
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Proposed service reduction to save money and reduce mandating

Proposed temporary service reduction will save RTD about $12.4 million over a year and relieve some pressure on mandating six-day work weeks for operators, but it will not immediately solve the agency’s severe operator shortage, RTD staff told the Board of Directors on Tuesday night.

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RTD Board process to evaluate finalists for interim GM includes public feedback opportunity through Jan. 23

As the RTD Board of Directors moves forward with its search for the agency’s interim general manager and CEO, the Board has established next steps in selecting a top finalist. The Board invites the public and RTD employees to provide their comments about the five finalists being considered for the role.

Did you know...

At 244.1 boardings per hour as of January 2019, The University of Colorado A Line is RTD’s busiest commuter rail line.

RTD bought Denver Union Station and the 19.5 acres behind it for $40 million in 2001.

In 2021, RTD’s EcoPass will celebrate 30 years! RTD began offering the first version of the EcoPass in 1989 as a pilot program in downtown Boulder called the Boulder Mobility Pass. In 1991, RTD renamed the program EcoPass for its ecological and economical benefits and began offering the pass districtwide.


The H line has the highest number of total weekday (M-Th) boardings at 17,638 with 164.5 boardings per hour.

RTD is one of 3 public transit agencies in the United States to be run by a publicly elected Board of Directors. The other two are California’s Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District and Bay Area Rapid Transit.

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Thank you RTD operators!

Posted by Michael Ford •
January 2

RTD bus and light rail operators do an amazing job transporting our passengers to their destinations, day in and day out. It’s a challenging job, but they do it well. And, our passengers appreciate it. 

Thank you!

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Free rides on New Year's Eve

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December 30

This New Year’s Eve, free rides will be available on all Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus and rail routes, as well as Access-a-Ride and SkyRide services, starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 through 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Free Rides

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RTD’s Top 10 List for 2019

Posted by Michelle Brier •
December 27

As RTD’s 50th year draws to a close, here’s a recap of another chapter in the books for the agency. I give you the top 10 list of accomplishments for RTD in 2019:

See the List

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