Before you toss out your expired 2019 10-Ride tickets or Access-A-Ride tickets, take a look at our refund and exchange policy. Unused tickets or passes expired as of December 31, 2019 will be accepted as valid fare payment until January 31, 2020.

As the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s Board of Directors moves ahead with the process of appointing an interim general manager and CEO for the agency, the group is providing details today about how interested candidates can apply. Materials will be accepted through Dec. 23; Board will discuss applications Jan. 2

A key environmental approval means the long-awaited rethinking and rebuilding of the 16th Street Mall cityscape could begin construction by this time next year, project officials said this week. Federal, regional and local partners have worked for a decade on plans to refresh “Denver’s beloved Main Street,” as one urban designer put it, and last week received Federal Transit Administration checkmarks on the environmental assessment of the selected design.

The RTD Board of Directors Tuesday night opened up the search for an interim general manager and CEO to candidates outside the transit agency as well as individuals from the current senior leadership team, in a closely divided vote.

The RTD Board of Directors will hold a special Board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss General Manager and CEO Dave Genova’s impending retirement and plans to select a new general manager.

Weather forecasters are warning the region of a big holiday snow storm to start as early as this evening. RTD is gearing up for the storm so passengers can safely arrive to their destinations. 

The Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) General Manager and CEO Dave Genova has announced his voluntary retirement after a nearly 26-year career at the agency. Mr. Genova notified the chair of the RTD Board of Directors, Doug Tisdale, of his decision on Thursday evening. 

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors on Thursday night directed agency staff to develop a plan for temporary service cuts to be delivered at a Dec. 19 meeting, after hearing results from a broad survey of passengers, employees and community leaders.

The majority of RTD users would rather see predictable temporary service cuts than the last-minute, unplanned trip cancellations caused by operator shortages, according to an extensive RTD survey of riders, employees and community stakeholders.

The Regional Transportation District Board gave final approval Tuesday night to cutting regional fares for the first six months of the N Line when the newest commuter rail line opens to the northern suburbs in 2020, saying that hard times for the agency demand innovation and experimentation.

It takes an optimist to try and keep nearly 3,000 positions at the Regional Transportation District filled with productive, committed employees. Roger Vesely, RTD’s manager of staffing and recruiting, explains why. 

The RTD Board of Directors on Tuesday night gave preliminary approval to removing more expensive regional fares for the first six months of operations on the N Line, the agency’s newest commuter rail line, when it opens next year.

Everyone who uses public transit wants more frequent service, for longer hours of the day, closer to their daily routines. And they certainly don’t want cuts. So the RTD managers who spend their day mapping out routes, calculating costs and proposing changes know they have to make their numbers add up and make sense before they turn them over to the public and to the RTD Board of Directors for decisions.

RTD honors its employees who have served in the military and the many contributions they make in the agency’s effort to deliver safe, reliable and courteous service throughout the Denver metro region.

RTD officials said in their first public forum considering potential temporary service cuts that they continue to try a wide array of ideas to improve recruitment and retention.

It was a perfect situation to test the skills of the only mental health clinician in the nation assigned full-time to a transit agency – licensed professional counselor Nicholas Runyan, who joined RTD over the summer. Runyan, contracted by RTD through the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD), pairs up with a Transit Police officer when he ventures out in RTD’s service area within Denver.

Every day of the year, thousands of dedicated RTD employees take the wheel of buses and trains across the region, delivering thousands and thousands of you where you need to go. You tell us often how these operators have become an integral part of your day.

Let’s start the groundswell now for a new Oscar category: Best Performance by a Public Transit Vehicle in a Popular Film. Back by public demand, this year’s Academy Award nominee could be the RTD Route NB, transporting skiers on a relaxed trip from Downtown Boulder Station to Nederland – and beyond, to Eldora Mountain Resort.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors has postponed its normally scheduled Tuesday meeting to Thursday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. due to inclement weather.

If you thought today’s commute was challenging, try driving a bus or light rail train in these snowy, icy conditions. RTD’s operators faithfully drove their buses and trains today during the snowiest October Denver has seen in 22 years.

We will ask the transit connoisseurs. We will ask the transit skeptics. We will ask the staff pros. We will ask the full-time amateur critics. We will ask everyone.

RTD must keep a daunting array of rules in mind when managers try to keep the buses and trains running on time. Operators can’t drive for more than 10 hours a day. They get a $2-an-hour bonus when they’re required – or mandated – to work a sixth day for the week. Work weeks can’t total more than 70 hours. And, operators who are mandated must be notified 72 hours in advance.

At its Oct. 22 operations committee meeting, RTD’s Board of Directors reviewed and discussed a proposal to temporarily reduce service in response to an acute labor shortage and issues with recruiting and retaining bus and light rail operators. 

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, RTD staff will present a proposal to its Board of Directors to temporarily reduce service in order to provide the public with a level of service the agency is confident it can deliver. This proposal is being made in response to an ongoing labor shortage and issues with recruiting and retaining bus and light rail operators.

Notice is hereby given that a Proposed Budget will be submitted to the RTD Board of Directors for the current year of 2020.

Every few years in Denver, a sudden civic controversy turns a bright spotlight on a piece of ground that thousands of people pass by every day without knowing who owns it or why it looks the way it does.

There are a variety of factors that can impact our daily service. We encourage passengers to sign up for Rider Alerts. These alerts send up-to-date information on impacts to routes. We know our service disruptions affect the people we serve, and by providing this information we hope to help our riders plan their trips.

Powering RTD’s battery-electric bus fleet on the 16th Street Mall will cost at least 30 percent less starting in January under a recommended decision by a Colorado Public Utilities Commission judge to adopt a settlement agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado that provides a new rate structure for RTD and other customers with electric vehicles.

RTD will host a series of 15 Board member telephone town halls starting Monday, Oct. 7. These interactive calls provide a platform for conversation between RTD Board directors, staff and the communities we serve.

Is the Regional Transportation District serious about hearing ideas from the public? As serious as 100,000 outbound phone invites.

RTD's commuter rail line through the northern suburbs, the N Line, will likely open in May or August of 2020, rather than the first quarter of the year as previously planned, RTD General Manager and CEO Dave Genova told the agency’s Board on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Some safety managers might tell you that no news is good news – that if no concerns are coming in from employees or riders about safety issues, everything’s working perfectly, right?  Not for RTD, and not for me, as one of the people responsible for making this huge transit system operate as safely as possible.

This year’s Safety Week finds RTD in the middle of tests of even more advanced technology for its buses: live interior cameras with two-way communication that will allow the security command center to handle dangerous passenger situations in real time.

Near misses between trains and pedestrians are a daily occurrence on railways across the United States, and the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) train system is no exception. With approximately four to five reported instances per week occurring along the agency’s rail lines, RTD is sharing for the first time what these encounters are like in a sobering near miss video.

Because of operator shortages, we cancelled trips Friday on the C, E, R and W light rail lines. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please look to Next Ride for real-time train locations and allow extra travel time.

Welcome to the RTD News Stop – your one-stop shop for news, facts, features and all you need to know about Denver’s Regional Transportation District. RTD runs one of the largest mass transit systems in the United States with a service area that spans eight counties and three million people. There’s a lot to communicate, and we want to make sure we keep everyone informed and up-to-speed on the latest RTD news and important decisions.

Is there a chance your train or bus was canceled because of the sky-high cost of housing in Denver or the fact that Amazon pays $15 an hour? Absolutely.

Safety is a core value at RTD, carried by all who work for our agency and shown toward every person we serve. Unfortunately, despite this fact, accidents and near-misses occur almost daily on our rail system.

Due to maintenance and repair, there will be no E, H, or R line train service at the Southmoor and Belleview stations. Bus shuttles will be provided.

Starting today, the more than 35,000 people who use Transit every month across the Denver metro area will be able to purchase and activate RTD tickets within the company’s mobile app.

Light rail service the E and H lines between I-25 Broadway Station and Colorado Station will be affected beginning Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3 a.m. through Monday, Sept. 9, at 3 a.m. due to replacement of the Overhead Catenary System wire.

RTD has scheduled 5 public meetings to discuss service changes proposed for January 12, 2020. These meetings are designed to inform the public and to obtain input on the proposed changes.

It is proposed to create a new FlexRide in the north area. Attend a public meeting on September 16 to learn more.

RTD will provide bus and train service to and from Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Friday, Aug. 30, for the CU vs. CSU football game. Fans can plan on getting to and from the game quickly and comfortably on RTD’s BroncosRide or the C, E and W light rail lines.

RTD has been made aware of an incident where a light rail operator was found to be using a cell phone while operating an in-service train. This goes against policy for operators, as use of mobile devices during the operation of a train is prohibited and strictly enforced.

Sustainability is not only good for the environment, but makes business sense. At RTD, our Capital Programs team identifies ways to reuse or repurpose existing materials.

As the 2019-20 football season approaches, RTD offers football fans many options for traveling to Broncos Stadium at Mile High for both preseason and regular season home games.

Work is scheduled to continue through Wednesday, August 14, 2019 as three crossings along the University of Colorado A Line continue to need improvements.

RTD urges people who plan to use RTD bus and rail service to get to and from the Rolling Stones concert tomorrow at Broncos Stadium at Mile High to be prepared for long lines and crowded trains and buses. RTD will supplement its regularly planned service as needed and as extra resources are available.

RTD will implement its August service changes on Sunday, Aug. 25. Because of the opening of the G Line, some bus routes will be discontinued or deviated starting on Aug. 25 as well.

Work is scheduled to begin this week at two crossings along the University of Colorado A Line. As part of the required safety measures in place during this work, horns will be sounding as trains approach the crossings.

RTD has obtained formal written approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to remove the crossing attendants, or flaggers, at all 16 at-grade crossings along the G Line, which serves Denver, Adams County, Arvada and Wheat Ridge.

Here are answers to your questions on quiet zones.

Enrollment in LiVE, RTD’s new, income-based fare discount program, begins today. The LiVE Program provides a 40 percent discount to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

After a six-month pilot program that began in late January, RTD will conclude service on the route 61AV Aug. 2. The autonomous vehicle (AV) route is testing the viability of using an AV in a transit environment to offer first- and last-mile connections.

As RTD embarks on “Reimagine RTD,” a two-year effort to understand and forecast the current and future transportation needs of the Denver metro region, the agency is inviting transit planner, author and international consultant Jarrett Walker to speak with leaders about how we think about public transportation in our community.

Light rail service on the E, F, H and R lines will be affected intermittently between July 20 and July 29, due to replacement of the Overhead Catenary System wire.

As repairs to eastbound U.S. 36 continue after large cracking was discovered on the roadway between Wadsworth and Church Ranch boulevards in Westminster, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and RTD are planning for significant traffic disruptions heading into the upcoming work week. In order to provide another option for the traveling public as we adjust to longer term routing options, in addition to a series of recommended detours, CDOT will be offering free travel on RTD's Flatiron Flyer and LD bus routes, in both directions, on Monday and Tuesday.

RTD celebrated its golden anniversary today, marking the occasion with a 1960s-themed party and special speaking program at the Wynkoop plaza in front of Denver Union Station.

Notice is hereby given that a Proposed Amended Budget will be submitted to the RTD Board of Directors for the current year of 2019.

RTD is proud today to announce that enrollment will begin July 29 for LiVE, a new, income-based fare discount program that provides a 40 percent discount to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

Due to the Wonder Woman Run 5K/10K, there is no train service on the L Line on July 14 from 7am-9am between the Convention Center and 30th & Downing stations.

With Uber Transit ticketing now available to all riders in Denver, Uber is revealing that more than 1,200 RTD tickets have been sold through its app, with growth averaging 42 percent each week during the rollout period.

RTD wants to remind the public to hop on board and let RTD do the driving as people head out for their Fourth of July festivities. RTD also encourages riders to help make the holiday weekend safe by downloading and familiarizing themselves with RTD’s Transit Watch app.

Next week marks six months since RTD, Uber and Masabi began a first-in-the-world collaboration to offer the public real-time transit information and ticketing within the Uber app.

RTD is throwing back to the year of its establishment 50 years ago today with rider appreciation events in each of the transit agency’s 15 districts. During the morning and evening rush hours, staff will hand out giveaways, answer questions and invite the public to share in the official celebration on Friday, July 12, when we’ll party like it’s 1969.

RTD will host rider appreciation events in each of the transit agency’s 15 districts during the morning and evening rush hours. Staff will hand out giveaways, answer questions and invite the public to share in the official celebration Friday, July 12, when we will party like it’s 1969.

Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

RTD has already stepped up various safety measures on its light rail system as a result of the Jan. 28 derailment on the R Line in Aurora.

Officials from the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), U.S. Department of Transportation and City and County of Denver today reminded the public about the need for safety around railroad crossings during the local launch of a national rail grade crossing safety campaign: “Stop. Trains Can’t.”

RTD and commuter rail concessionaire Denver Transit Partners (DTP) will host a series of events over the next few weeks to provide information about quiet zones along the University of Colorado A Line and G Line.

Due to the Juneteenth festival, light rail service on the L Line will not be provided between 16th Street and California or Stout and 30th & Downing Street on June 15 and 16 from 6:15 a.m. to midnight. Normal service will resume on June 17.

One third of all people responding to RTD’s most recent customer satisfaction survey are riding the transit agency’s services more than they did a year ago. Eighty-five percent of them rate the transit agency favorably. Ninety-six percent are likely to choose RTD again in the future.

In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado, hereby notifies the public that it is recommending a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal.

Residents of the eight-county Regional Transportation District (RTD) who are interested in facilitating improvement to the transit agency’s accessible services and programs are invited to apply to serve on two RTD accessibility advisory committees.

Due to downtown festival, light rail service on RTD’s L Line will not provide service between 16th & California or Stout and 30th & Downing St. from 6:15 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 1. Normal service will resume on June 2.

RTD will hold four public meetings to discuss August service changes. These changes help to improve RTD’s service by maximizing the efficiency of existing resources, reducing duplication of service, and making better connections with bus, rail, and specialty services.

RTD and DTP are in the process of installing updated positive train control (PTC) software. This means that continuing today through Wednesday night, some trains will need to sound their horns on the University of Colorado A Line and G Line as they go through the grade crossings.

The Colfax Marathon is Sunday, May 20 and several routes will experience detours and delays from approximately 3am to 2pm.

RTD and its partners celebrated the grand opening of the E, F and R Light Rail Extension today, marking the occasion with a ceremony and a ribbon-cutting before opening the 2.3-mile section of light rail service in Lone Tree to the public.

RTD will implement its May service changes this Sunday. The changes will include the new E, F and R extension schedule.

RTD and the City of Lone Tree this weekend will celebrate the extension of the E, F and R Lines, bringing light rail service 2.3 miles farther into Lone Tree with the addition of three new stations.

Due to JazzFest, light rail service on the L Line will not provide service between downtown and 30th & Downing St. on Saturday, May 18 from 6:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.

RTD and its partners will celebrate the extension of the E, F, and R Lines on Friday, May 17, with a weekend of events, beginning with a ribbon cutting at Sky Ridge Station and a grand opening ceremony at RidgeGate Parkway Station in Lone Tree.

RTD and commuter rail concessionaire Denver Transit Partners (DTP) marked a milestone this week, with ridership reaching 20 million passengers on the University of Colorado A Line. RTD’s first commuter rail line has covered more than 8 million miles between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport since it began carrying the public in April 2016.

Residents of the eight-county Regional Transportation District 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.

RTD and DTP will conduct positive train control testing on the G Line the nights of May 2 and 3 from midnight to 4:00 a.m. Trains may need to sound their horns as they pass through the grade crossings.

Enjoy free rides on all rail lines beginning 3:00am today including the new G line running between Denver, Arvada & Wheat Ridge.

Passenger service for G Line trains start after the final ribbon cutting around 10am on Friday, April 26. Check schedules online before you go.

In appreciation of the public’s patience and as a token of RTD’s commitment to its community partners and stakeholders, the RTD board has authorized free rides on the G Line after the April 26 grand opening ceremony through Saturday, May 11.

Parking spaces at the Broadway Marketplace Park-n-Ride that were available to RTD transit users will be relocated effective Monday, April 22, 2019.

Our community partners are ready to party and we invite you to celebrate with us!

Questions about quiet zones along the G Line? We've got the answers.

RTD and its contractor, Regional Rail Partners, begin testing commuter rail trains under power along the North Metro Rail Line between Denver Union Station and end of line Eastlake-124th Station. Train testing will take place Monday through Friday, and an occasional Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Regional Transportation District is prepared to deliver service during this morning’s commute. Passengers should plan ahead and could experience delays on the transit agency’s services, including Access-a-Ride, as morning traffic builds.

A blizzard warning for the Denver metro region could affect the Regional Transportation District’s services today, and the public should turn to the transit agency’s communication platforms for the latest updates.

On April 25, RTD will join with other public transportation agencies nationwide in celebrating Get on Board Day, a day of raising awareness and support for public transportation. On this day, RTD urges commuters to leave their cars at home and instead use public transit to get where they need to go.

When service begins on April 26, two stations on the B Line will open for service. The 41st & Fox Station and Pecos Junction Station will begin serving the B Line in addition to the G Line.

B Line riders will soon be able to access 41st & Fox and Pecos Junction stops as of April 26, 2019. Riders will also be able to access the G Line from those stations at that time.

No foolin'! The long-awaited date for the opening of the G Line has been decided. Join us in celebrating the opening of commuter rail service on the G Line on Friday, April 26.

Baseball season is here, and RTD’s bus and train service is your ticket to all the action. Catch regular bus and train service to annual fireworks games. Regular Saturday service will be provided on routes 120X and LD to Union Station, and alternate Sunday service will be available on routes 120S and LDSS to Union Station for Rockies weekend home games.

RTD will launch the 15L East Colfax Route Improvement project to upgrade 37 bus stops between Broadway in Denver and I-225 in Aurora to include enhanced shelters with lighting, security cameras and benches.

RTD and local emergency services will conduct an emergency preparedness drill for the Southeast Rail Extension on Saturday, March 23, between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. The drill will take place on RTD’s light rail bridge over I-25, which is near Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree.

RTD plans to operate an out-of-service train on the University of Colorado A Line early tomorrow and Friday, between midnight and 4 a.m. both days. Doing so enables further testing of the positive train control (PTC) system along this commuter rail line. During this work, operators could sound their train horns when approaching railroad crossings, as required by federal regulations.

RTD bus service is experiencing delays due to weather and road conditions. Some routes may see delays of around 10-minutes. Light rail trains may make extra stops between stations for safety. A-Line trains are departing Denver Union Station and Denver International Airport as scheduled, but may see 5-10 minute longer trip times. Evergreen FlexRide and Senior Shopper will not operate today. F line service will not be operating this afternoon and evening. Prior to 6:30pm, please use the E line from Union Station, the D line from the Central Business District with a transfer to the E line at I-25 & Broadway Station, or bus route 0L as alternates. This evening after 6:30pm, please use the E line from Union Station as an alternate.

RTD's bus and rail services are nearly back on schedule after yesterday’s blizzard. Riders should check the transit agency’s website, rider alerts and Twitter feed before heading out for the evening.

Riders heading out for their morning commutes today should expect delays on all Regional Transportation District services after yesterday’s blizzard and plan for extra time to reach their destinations.

Blizzard conditions across the Denver metro region are affecting the Regional Transportation District’s services, and the transit agency is determining what service can continue to operate and for how long.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) and its contractor, Regional Rail Partners (RP), will turn on the overhead electric power lines along the North Metro Rail Line between Denver Union Station (DUS) and end of line Eastlake-124th Station this week as part of the integration testing process.

Furthering its commitment to offering transit solutions that enhance mobility, Lyft announced today in Denver that it will begin rolling out Nearby Transit – a feature that shows riders nearby public transit routes and schedules directly within the Lyft app.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) launched its golden anniversary year today with a special event at Union Station, kicking off a year of celebration to mark the transit agency’s 50th anniversary, officially July 1. For the rest of this calendar year, RTD will tell the stories of its impactful past and some of the people who have contributed to the many ways RTD has made transit history.

A test train will be operating on the G Line early tomorrow morning, between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Friday, March 8.

Your answers to frequently asked questions about quiet zones along the University of Colorado A Line.

Starting tomorrow, March 1, quiet zones will take effect in Denver along the University of Colorado A Line, meaning that the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s commuter rail trains and freight trains will not routinely sound their horns when approaching nine of the line’s 11 crossings.

Commuter rail service on the University of Colorado A Line will be affected for four hours this weekend and train riders should allow extra travel time.

As RTD and the City of Aurora PD continue to investigate the Jan. 28 light rail accident that resulted in serious injuries to multiple passengers, RTD has determined that the speed of the train appears to be the primary factor of the derailment.

Service on the University of Colorado A Line will be affected for approximately 4 hours this weekend and train riders should allow extra travel time.

The Federal Railroad Administration has granted approval for the G Line testing to move towards public service and to operate under the existing long-term waiver that covers the University of Colorado A Line and B Line.

We invite you to attend a meeting about proposed service changes taking place in May 2019.

The Federal Railroad Administration has granted approval for the G Line testing to move towards public service and to operate under the existing long-term waiver that covers the University of Colorado A Line and B Line.

Leading the way in transit mobility solutions - RTD announces a partnership with Uber that allows Uber users to plan a trip on RTD vehicles right inside the Uber app.

Today marks the first on-road deployment of an autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle in both Denver and the State of Colorado.

New line extends E, F and R light rail service 2.3 miles south to RidgeGate Station in Lone Tree beginning May 19

DENVER (Jan. 25, 2019) The Regional Transportation District today announced that the 2.3-mile extension of the E, F and R light rail lines will open for service May 19.

RTD has achieved a significant milestone on the Southeast Rail Extension project. The project has achieved substantial completion – a major step on the path toward opening the E, F and R light rail extension in 2019.

Route 62 will provide extended service after designated Colorado Rapids game days and additional events at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

On Thursday, January 17, RTD CEO and General Manager Dave Genova met with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officials in Washington, D.C. as a follow up to the RTD grade crossing action plan and meeting on December 14.

Real-time tracking information for bus and light rail services on RTD's Trip Planner, NextRide, and third-party apps is temporarily unavailable. Trip Planner and NextRide will display route schedule information.

January service changes took place on Sunday. Check schedules before making your trip.

Make sure you know how your commute will be affected by the changes before making your trip.