Final September 2024 Service Changes
Resumption of Rail Services in the Downtown Loop
On Thursday, Aug. 29, RTD completed Phase One of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.
Even though this year's reconstruction work has been completed, light rail service will not return to Denver’s Central Business District until Sept. 29. Prior to the resumption of the D, H, and L lines in the Downtown Loop, RTD must first conduct thorough safety testing on the recently reconstructed tracks. Additionally, the agency will perform maintenance to overhead electrical wires and address preventative maintenance repairs across the rail network.
The current bus and train schedules have already been set and will remain in place through September. RTD’s service changes are planned months in advance and done to increase service reliability, improve on-time performance, and resume routes and lines impacted by planned maintenance projects.
Final September 2024 Service Changes
On Sunday, September 29, RTD is implementing the below service changes to increase reliability, improve on-time performance, reinstate school services, and restore regular routes impacted by Phase 1 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.
Routes
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Resume regular service between 18th•California and Littleton•Mineral (detour to Union Station discontinued). Minor schedule adjustments.
Reason
Completion of Phase 1 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project allows for the return of regular service to downtown. The schedule will also account for ongoing preventative rail inspections and maintenance.
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase service frequency to 30 minutes (from 60 minutes). Minor schedule adjustments.
Reason
The proposed return to 15-minute frequency will not be implemented to better match available workforce resources, with the 30-minute frequency accounting for ongoing preventative rail inspections and maintenance.
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Route Adjustment
Change
Reinstate 15-minute service frequency.
Reason
Enhance reliability and reduce wait times to better meet the needs of customers.
16th•Stout – 30th•Downing
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Reinstate service
Reason
Completion of Phase 1 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project allows for service to resume on the L Line.
Peoria – Lincoln
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance while aligning with E and H schedules, accounting for ongoing preventative rail inspections and maintenance.
Union Station – JeffCo Gov’t Center•Golden
- Service Increase
Change
Restore 15-minute frequency on weekdays from 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Reason
In support of the System Optimization Plan
Broadway / South Broadway
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route 0 will be divided into two separate routes: Route 0: Broadway, Route 0B: South Broadway
Reason
In support of the System Optimization Plan
South Broadway Limited
- Service Reduction
Change
Discontinue all-day service, restore peak-only service
Reason
Completion of Phase 1 of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project (return of downtown rail service on D, H and L lines).
West 1st Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Alameda Ave
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
East Alameda Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
East 6th Ave
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
North Broadway / Huron
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Mississippi Ave
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
North Pecos
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
20th Ave
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
University Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
South Federal Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
West 38th Ave
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Western terminal moving to new Lutheran Hospital campus in Clear Creek Crossing. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Colorado Blvd
- Service Increase
Change
Provide 15-minute frequency on entire route on weekdays from 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Reason
In support of the System Optimization Plan
Denver / Commerce City
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust departure times
Reason
Improve connectivity to the N Line at Commerce City•72nd Station.
Sheridan Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
Monaco Parkway
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
Quebec Street
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore school service
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
Central Park / 72nd Ave Station
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust departure times
Reason
Improve connectivity to the N Line at Commerce City•72nd Station.
Thornton / Commerce City
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust departure times
Reason
Improve connectivity to the N Line at Commerce City•72nd Station.
N Colorado Blvd Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust departure times
Reason
Improve connectivity to the N Line at Thornton Crossroads•104th Station.
Thornton / Brighton Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust departure times
Reason
Improve connectivity to Route 120 and the N Line at Eastlake •124th Station.
Table Mesa / Moorhead / North 19th Street
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
Detour along 19th Street. Restore weekday service frequency.
Reason
Account for Boulder’s 19th Street and Fourmile Canyon Creek Underpass Project while also aligning with ridership levels during fall/winter.
28th Street / Gunbarrel
- Schedule Timing
Change
Adjust northbound departure time from Downtown Boulder Station from 4:07 p.m. to 4:05 p.m.
Reason
Align with ridership levels.
Conestoga / Arapahoe / Fairview High School
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Align more closely with Boulder Valley School District bell times.
Boulder / Lafayette (via Baseline)
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore weekday service frequency
Reason
Align with ridership levels during fall/winter.
Skyline Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Main Street Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Westside Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Eastside Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Boulder / Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Boulder / Longmont
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
30th Street
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Boulder / Lafayette (via Louisville)
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore weekday service frequency. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during fall/winter while improving on-time performance.
Free MallRide
- Service Increase
Change
Restore 5-minute frequency
Reason
Completion of Phase 1 of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.
Free MetroRide
- Service Reduction
Change
Discontinue service
Reason
Completion of Phase 1 of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project and return of 5-minute frequency on Free MallRide.
Boulder / Lafayette (via Arapahoe)
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore weekday service frequency
Reason
Align with ridership levels during fall/winter.
Longmont / Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Longmont / Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Coffman/8th stop relocated to Bross/8th. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Stop relocated due to construction associated with the CO 119 BRT Project. Changes will also improve on-time performance and account for new Bross/8th stop location.
Eldora / Nederland / Boulder
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
Restore seasonal service to Eldora ski mountain. Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during fall/winter while improving on-time performance.
Parker / Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Broadway
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Restore weekday service frequency
Reason
Align with ridership levels during fall/winter.
Access-a-Ride
Routes with reductions or improvements may impact paratransit service availability. Click here to learn more about Access-a-Ride.