RTD commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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 expects to receive $203.4 million from new COVID-19 relief package
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.
RTD’s January service change takes effect today, Jan. 10
Starting today, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s January service change will take effect.
RTD makes final reductions in workforce this week to address financial impacts of pandemic
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.
Eight directors sworn in on RTD Board at tonight’s meeting
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.
RTD’s newest service changes take effect on Jan. 10
RTD will carry out its regularly scheduled service changes on Jan. 10. The system update involves changes to frequency and routes, reflecting the ongoing reality of COVID-19 that has only 40% of pre-pandemic ridership boarding trains and buses.