Hundreds of people from around the world converged in Denver this week for the 2021 International Zero Emission Bus Conference, providing an opportunity for professionals to learn from one another in their fleet electrification efforts.

As a Commuter Rail Track Maintainer, Justin Adams preserves RTD's critical infrastructure on the N Line to ensure the smooth passage of customers every day. "The job is very rewarding," Justin says with enthusiasm. "I learn something new every day and you can physically see everything that you just accomplished for that day.

Join the tens of thousands of Front Range residents who participate in the region’s annual Bike to Work Day event by pledging to ride.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that it is seeking proposals for consultant support for its systemwide fare study and equity analysis, putting the agency on track to develop an equitable fare structure and recommendations for pass programs by late 2022 and implement any changes in 2023.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers a variety of safe and reliable services to reach Empower Field at Mile High Stadium to see the University of Colorado (CU) Buffaloes play the Texas A&M Aggies at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Several local bus routes are available, and light rail lines directly serve the stadium.

Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, RTD crews will repair and replace one of the oldest sections of track on the RTD light rail system, at 20th•Welton Station. While work is underway, the L Line will not operate through Tuesday, Sept. 21. Service will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 22.  

The Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s 15/15L bus shelter improvement project will showcase windscreen artwork that celebrates Colfax Avenue as a vital connection between Colorado’s Eastern Plains and Rocky Mountains.

While the first snowfall of the season could still be many weeks away, some among us think about snow all the time. One fun way to demonstrate such knowledge is through RTD’s snowplow roadeo, which drew 12 two-person teams to compete last week.

RTD’s free shuttle service along the 16th Street Mall will not operate during the “Meet in the Street” event this weekend. Meet in the Street will take place from Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is implementing service changes on Sunday, Sept. 5. RTD is reinstating several routes thanks to feedback from customers who participated in the customer input phase of the service change. Routes being reinstated include the 0L, 3L, 116X, CV, EV and P. 

Stuart has been a driver with RTD for almost 16 years. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he answered "the independence of being out there on your own but knowing you have back up if needed." Read his full Q&A.

RTD, in collaboration with the City and County of Denver, is taking another step forward in its efforts to bring Bus Rapid Transit to East Colfax Avenue. The organizations have requested approval for entry into the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Small Starts project development phase to be considered for up to $100 million in funding for the project.

Paul was out there in any kind of weather, with paper in hand, giving customers information, helping bus operators navigate this temporary set-up, making sure the buses got to the right locations. He ensured the proper timing and monitored that the planned times were working appropriately – all of which were not easy tasks.

While BroncosRide bus service remains suspended, several local bus routes will be available, and RTD will scale up rail service to add capacity as necessary to accommodate extra customers. Light rail service directly serves Empower Field at Mile High.

RTD's new strategic plan looks toward the next five years of the agency’s future.

The RTD Board of Directors on Tuesday agreed to study implementation of a “peak service” rail schedule to northwest communities and backed the majority of 43 recommendations forwarded by an independent accountability committee.

RTD is looking for more than a few good people to operate and repair its vehicles. Many employers are recruiting workers, but the agency is confident that it is a workplace of choice. With RTD, employees have the opportunity to serve their community and grow their career, while making a good income.  

RTD Board members and staff joined elected officials, students, faculty and staff Aug. 10 at the Colorado School of Mines to celebrate the launch of the nation’s largest fleet of low-speed, autonomous electric shuttles, the first in a plan to launch in multiple cities across the state.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will conduct routine maintenance and inspections on tracks 2, 4 and 7 at Denver Union Station that will impact commuter rail service on multiple rail lines this weekend. Service on the N Line to and from Union Station will be interrupted over a 48-hour period beginning Saturday and continuing through the end of service on Sunday.

In a special meeting on Aug. 10, the RTD Board of Directors adopted a new strategic plan that looks toward the next five years of the agency’s future.

Damage to the overhead catenary system (OCS) system last month affected service on RTD’s H and R light rail lines – and called for a repair effort beyond anything the agency had undertaken over the 27 years it has operated light rail.

Members of RTD’s Transit Police Department took part Tuesday, Aug. 3, in a National Night Out celebration in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood, with more than 100 people coming out to meet their neighbors, speak with law enforcement and get to know their elected officials.

Meet in the Street is a series of all-day events on the 16th Street Mall hosted by the Downtown Denver Partnership, the city and county of Denver and RTD. Featuring live music, games, and activities, these events allow everyone to safely re-engage and reconnect in the city center. 

Having accurate information in the proper context is the key to clear understanding, which is the intent of this new vehicle to clarify facts and information about current RTD issues. One issue that deserves clearing up at this time involves RTD service to the Adams County Justice Center.

Due to routine maintenance, there will be no rail service on the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) University of Colorado A Line between the Peoria and Denver Airport stations Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1. The University of Colorado A Line will continue to operate between Union Station and Peoria Station while the maintenance takes place. Regular service will resume on Monday, Aug. 2.

Notice is hereby given that a Proposed Amended Budget will be submitted to the RTD Board of Directors for the current year of 2021.

RTD's Manager of Staffing and Recruiting Roger Vesley, Service Planner and Scheduler Cooper Langdon, Transit Oriented Development Manager Chessy Brady and Deputy Police Chief Steve Martingano speak with El Semenario's Chris Fresquez about how RTD is hiring bus operators and mechanics, how ridership is doing post-pandemic, safety and security on RTD's system and transit-oriented development. 

Items in RTD’s Lost and Found might surprise you! What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever lost? What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever found? Well, we’re pretty sure RTD has you beat. Among the most unusual items found on RTD property include a screen door, golf clubs, bathroom sink and scuba gear.

RTD is ramping up to welcome local and national spectators to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game activities. Rail lines are an easily accessible option for reaching the downtown area and the Coors Field ballpark. As with any major event where RTD is moving large amounts of people at one time, there will be a certain amount of waiting, so patience and planning will be essential. 

Meet in the Street is a series of all-day events on the 16th Street Mall hosted by the Downtown Denver Partnership, the city and county of Denver and RTD. Featuring live music, games, and activities, these events allow everyone to safely re-engage and reconnect in the city center. 

As your N Line train pulls into the 48th Brighton•National Western Complex Station, horses will be running alongside the train. But, don’t worry – they aren’t real. They are RTD’s latest art installation called “Horses in Motion,” created by 48-year-old artist Travis Emmen. 

At RTD, keeping customers and employees safe is paramount. As the nation prepares for Independence Day, more and more people will be out and about and using RTD to get to celebrations.

The public was invited to attend “Welcome Back to RTD: A Conversation About Safety,” two virtual meetings that allowed people to speak directly with key RTD leaders in safety and operations. A recording of the first meeting is now available.

RTD customers will have the opportunity to provide feedback about proposed service changes that will go into effect in September. Virtual meetings will be held June 28, July 1 and July 7. 

RTD light rail maintenance work to temporarily suspend service on E and R lines June 26-27. Bus shuttles will be provided; customers should consider alternate stations for travel

Participants are invited to join General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson, Senior Manager of Transit Oriented Communities Bill Sirois and Manager of Market Development Theresa Rinker.

Customers who are interested in helping bring positive changes to the transit agency’s services and programs, as well as strengthen its commitment to people with disabilities, are invited to apply to serve on the Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities (ACPD). 

The public is invited to attend “Welcome Back to RTD: A Conversation About Safety,” two virtual meetings next week that will allow people to speak directly with key RTD leaders in safety and operations.

The service adjustments support modest increases in ridership, improve on-time performance and increase service reliability.

The RTD Board of Directors this week heard a wide-ranging analysis of the agency’s approach to public safety and security.

The RTD is implementing service changes on Sunday, June 13.

Today, as head of RTD’s paratransit services, Paul's active engagement with customers is key to helping RTD develop and maintain accessible transportation solutions.

Hear Ms. Tonilas and Heidi Ganahl, Colorado Entrepreneur and Community Leader discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on RTD, transit in general, and how Pauletta is contributing to making the future of our state more Colorful for us all. 

Free MetroRide will provide alternate service on 15th and 17th streets during four weekends this summer

When Tony Lindsay wasn’t driving the Route 169, he was leading the Far Northeast Warriors (formerly Montbello) to their first-ever state championship.

RTD will shrug off key bureaucratic straitjackets after Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 21-1186 into law in a brief ceremony Monday, May 24.

Bureaucratic red tape has prevented RTD from receiving its $28.9 million down payment on a fully repaid federal loan.

Denver's 16th Street Mall Improvement Project is officially underway with pre-construction activities beginning late May.

Agency follows federal mandate, which remains in place through Sept. 13

Residents of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) who are interested in public transit issues and community engagement are encouraged to apply for one of three vacancies on the RTD Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

The RTD Board of Directors this week heard a bleak analysis of its internal audit division and immediately pledged to make changes.

RTD’s partner, the Colorado Department of Transportation, is doing some major work on one of the main thoroughfares in Denver: Central I-70.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will be conducting maintenance at the following location. RTD will provide bus shuttles during the service outage and is asking customers to schedule extra time in their trips to avoid delays.

When Marya Walker watches Denver fly by from the light rail operator's cab, she's thankful to be a part of something big and to be making a positive impact.

As part of Denver International Airport’s (DEN) efforts to improve safety and traffic flow on Peña Boulevard near the airport, crews will close a small section of inbound Peña Boulevard overnight on three nights in May for necessary work on the project, including the installation of large overhead signage.

RTD joined the City & County of Denver, the Downtown Denver Partnership and a growing list of partners to communicate that Denver’s Ready – to welcome people back to the city responsibly, to encourage a return to offices and to invite a reconnection with the places and spaces that make Denver

Recognizing that its fare structure is one of the most expensive in the transit industry, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) this summer is embarking on a comprehensive, systemwide study of its fares and a fare equity analysis to ensure that the agency is doing all it can to make its services more accessible.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) launched Reimagine RTD in 2019 with the purpose of evaluating and forecasting the changing transportation needs of the region and to engage customers and stakeholders in the conversation.

The RTD Board of Directors at a study session this week began planning the scale, shape and purpose of its post-pandemic service.

Tuesday RTD marked the fifth anniversary of the University of Colorado A Line with a special media event at Union Station. Comments were delivered by RTD Board Chair Angie Rivera-Malpiede, RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson, Denver Mayor Michael B.

RTD customers can continue to use nearby I-25•Broadway Station Park-n-Ride

Denver region’s first commuter rail line has carried more than 30 million customers, traveled 17.5 million miles

Two large federal bailout grants are in process and a third is on the way, but uncertainty about the strength of the post-pandemic economy makes it difficult to know if those bailouts will be enough to avoid major stress on RTD’s budget over the next five to six years.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that it is collaborating with Uber Transit to pilot an on-demand service for Access-a-Ride customers in select ZIP codes within the agency’s district. The pilot period extends through November.

The RTD Board of Directors this week green-lighted a more detailed plan to provide “peak service” diesel rail transportation to Boulder and Longmont.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) ’s 2021 Agency Profile and Facts is now available on the RTD website. The document is a year-in-review of how the agency responded during the extraordinary year of the pandemic and a look-ahead to some highlights in the coming months.

With a focus on regional recovery, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) is hiring bus and rail operators and mechanics.

RTD customers will have the opportunity to provide feedback about RTD’s proposed service changes that will go into effect in June. Virtual meetings will be held March 30-31.

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the U.S. since 1987. This year, RTD will celebrate by profiling women throughout the agency.

During Women’s History Month, RTD is highlighting some of the incredible businesses owned by women that have worked with the agency and made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the Denver metro region. Today, we hear from Beth Krueger, president of Allstate Sweeping Inc.

During Women’s History Month, RTD is highlighting some of the incredible businesses owned by women that have worked with the agency and made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the Denver metro region. Today, we hear from Geneva Doss Smith, the founder of Doss Technical Services.

The RTD Board of Directors this week expressed unanimous support for pending legislation that would give RTD more flexibility to contract with nonprofit organizations and local government agencies.

Regular fare structure for RTD’s newest commuter rail line begins at start of service day on Sunday.

During Women’s History Month, RTD is highlighting some of the incredible businesses owned by women that have worked with the agency and made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the Denver metro region. Today, we hear from Lauren Evans, who began Pinyon Environmental Inc. and is its president.

Rising more than 17 feet above the train tracks at Alameda Station is a new art installation: Four Gates, by artist Herbert Bayer.

It was all hands on deck this weekend as a blizzard blasted the Denver metro area. RTD thanks its employees for being out there weathering the storm.

On March 11, RTD successfully closed a refunding bond transaction to refund the FasTracks Project 2012A bonds and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Customers should continue to check RTD channels for updates and anticipate some delays.

One exception is the University of Colorado A Line, resuming service at 3:15 a.m. today.

The bus operator, a native of Turkey, has driven the route 15L along Colfax Avenue since she joined RTD eight years ago. She is a touchstone for the thousands of people she has served, and believes that “the way you spread your energy, that really matters. Everybody can sense it, because we’re all made of energy.”

Agency staff is taking all precautions to be ready to safely deliver services when the snow begins.

The RTD Board of Directors’ Operations and Customer Service Committee reviewed the latest service change proposals during its March 9 meeting.

The campaign debuts publicly today aboard RTD vehicles and on the agency’s digital platforms, highlighting the dedicated men and women across the agency.

RTD again provided shuttles at the National Western Complex on March 6 for a mass vaccination event held by SCL Health. This event administered second shots to nearly 5,000 people who received their first shots in February.

New pilot provides extended reach for FlexRide in seven service areas.

Making our commutes a nonissue is a massive crew of employees whom RTD customers seldom see – hundreds of people who mobilize when the weather calls for it and fan out across eight counties.

RTD has a new tool to encourage development of affordable housing on district-owned properties adjacent to transit stations across the metro Denver region.

RTD is conducting a survey with customers to gather feedback regarding personal safety and security.

This Black History Month, we highlight how Black-owned businesses have thrived with RTD.

The clinicians will make contact with individuals who are exhibiting mental health issues within the city and county of Denver. 

We continue our series of featured businesses with a look at treats and trends along Routes 15 & 15L.

The Valentine’s Day project began with a desire: to honor frontline workers throughout the community, the people who have continued to show up every day during the pandemic.

RTD is hosting a series of virtual public meetings starting Wednesday, March 3, to discuss commuter rail Quiet Zones and the use of train horns.

While RTD has made substantial progress in delivering the projects included in the multibillion-dollar FasTracks program to expand transit across the Denver metro region, the Northwest Rail Line and other projects remain incomplete and unfunded.

2020 was a year like no other, but RTD employees suited up and showed up every day,  exhibiting  how important RTD is to the community. This video celebrates the tremendous job RTD employees did during a challenging time. As RTD reached several milestones last year, each one reminded us that a vision can still become a reality. There are reasons to hope. And with that hope, we look ahead to the next chapter. To welcoming back more customers. To provide safe, reliable, and steadfast transit. To get our region moving again.

RTD's first featured employee for Black History Month is Brandon Brown, RTD mechanic.

RTD provided shuttles at the National Western Complex on Saturday for a mass vaccination event held by SCL Health.

RTD, working in partnership with Kyyti Group, has developed an app that allows customers to book their FlexRide trip and see connections with bus and rail in real time.

Listen to the latest Rail~Volution podcast, “Latina Leaders in Transit” featuring Angie Rivera-Malpiede, RTD Board Chair.

RTD announced that the agency plans to issue green bonds as part of its commitment to delivering service in the most cost-effective manner possible and to help generate demand from environmentally conscious investors.

While there is hope on the horizon with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, we are not out of the woods. With new virus variants, it is important to remain vigilant when it comes to safety.

RTD will make available the RTD Board's committee meetings, study sessions and monthly meetings live on Zoom beginning tomorrow using a Chrome or Firefox browser.

The agency made the decision because many RTD customers did not have an opportunity to use or exchange pre-purchased 2020 10-Ride and Access-a-Ride tickets before they expired, due to COVID-19 safety concerns, service reduction or limited vehicle capacity.

The Board and General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson look forward to an open and transparent dialogue about how we can work with regional partners to identify opportunities to move the project forward.

The changes begin today and are being made in the interest of public health, due to problematic and unsafe behavior in the station. Coupled with existing safety requirements, they are intended to protect people against the spread of COVID-19 and will remain in place until otherwise noted.

RTD announces today that it has resolved a complaint raised by a former applicant for employment as an RTD bus operator.

RTD has been working closely with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001 to immediately recall all full-time union employees and begin the process to bring back all 137 part-time operators.

The city and county of Denver has selected PCL Construction Services Inc. as the design/build firm to carry out the 16th Street Mall Improvement Project following an evaluation of proposals submitted in September by shortlisted firms.

RTD and the Auraria Higher Education Center along with its partner institutions, the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver, reached an agreement to launch a new pilot program for the Auraria Campus students for the spring 2021 semester.

Today marks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 92nd birthday. As a public transportation agency, it’s worth noting that the event that brought Dr. King into the forefront of the non-violent civil rights movement started on a bus when a young woman named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.

RTD has received word that the agency can expect to receive $203,367,528 through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA), signed by President Donald J. Trump on Dec. 27, 2020.

Starting today, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s January service change will take effect.

RTD took the difficult action of reducing its workforce this week by about 300 people due to the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five new Board directors and three incumbents were sworn in tonight during a special RTD Board of Directors meeting. The Board also elected executive committee officers for the new term.