Proposed January 2025 Service Changes
Overview of the Proposed January 2025 Service Changes
RTD is proposing the following service changes to increase reliability, improve on-time performance, and support the agency’s System Optimization Plan to enhance the overall transit experience for customers.
RTD held two public meetings and collected public feedback on the Proposed January 2025 Service Changes through October 31.
If approved by the RTD Board of Directors, the below changes will take effect Sunday, January 19, 2025.
In addition to the changes listed below, the following changes have also been proposed:
- Route 1E/44 - Art District Connector - Service Increase, Route Adjustment
- Eastern segments of Route 1 and Route 44 would be combined into a new route connecting the Baker and Five Points neighborhoods between Alameda and 40th•Colorado rail stations. Current service levels on western segments of Route 1 and Route 44 would be retained.
- Connect the Santa Fe Arts District, Denver Theatre District, and RiNo Arts District in support of RTD's System Optimization Plan
- Submit Feedback
Dashboard: Routes and Lines
D
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance.
Survey Results
65% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
E
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Reinstate 15-minute service frequency.
Reason
Enhance reliability and reduce wait times to better meet the needs of customers.
Survey Results
95% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
H
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Reinstate 15-minute service frequency.
Reason
Enhance reliability and reduce wait times to better meet the needs of customers.
Survey Results
87% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
1
West 1st Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Change in route to terminate at Civic Center Station instead of extending south through the La Alma/Lincoln Park and Baker neighborhoods. Downtown service will shift to 17th and 18th Streets to reach Civic Center. The alignment west of Speer Blvd will remain unchanged.
Reason
The new routing will improve service reliability and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
40% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
15
East Colfax Ave
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route will now serve the 13th & Lisbon stop.
Reason
Route is being adjusted to reliably serve the 13th & Lisbon stop per ongoing detour due to traffic signal work at Colfax Ave and Picadilly St.
Survey Results
52% of customers surveyed report this change has no impact on them.
24
University Blvd
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Buses will operate (6) hours later on weekdays, (1) hour earlier on Saturdays, and (3) hours later on Sundays/Holidays.
Reason
Change in operating times better aligns with ridership levels and supports RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
88% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
35
Hampden Ave
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route will extend east of Englewood Station connecting to Nine Mile Station along Hampden Ave.
Reason
Change in service pattern and operating times better aligns with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
88% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
42
Montbello via Albrook/GVR
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Changes to schedule will increase reliability and connectivity while accounting for changes to Route 45.
Survey Results
No customers surveyed chose to leave feedback for this change.
44
44th Ave
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route will no longer continue east of 17th St., and instead will terminate at Civic Center Station. Route alignment will remain the same west of I-25.
Reason
The new routing will improve service reliability and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
65% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
45
Montbello via 51st/GVR
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Buses will operate in a loop via Maxwell Place, taking a right turn on Dunkirk, right turn on 56th Ave, and right turn on Ireland St. Buses will continue to serve all existing stops on Ireland St, Dunkirk St and 56th Ave in both directions.
Reason
Change accounts for an ongoing, westbound detour that requires buses to make a left hand turn from Ireland St on to 56th Ave at an un-signaled intersection.
Survey Results
100% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
49
Denver / Commerce City
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase in service frequency with buses running every 30 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Hours of operation expanding to 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Sundays/Holidays.
Reason
Changes better align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
70% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
52
West 52nd Ave / South Bannock
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and weekend schedules.
Reason
Changes will improve on-time performance.
Survey Results
67% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
65
Monaco Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and weekend schedules.
Reason
Changes will improve on-time performance.
Survey Results
50% of customers surveyed report this change has no impact on them.
73
Quebec Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Buses will operate (1.5) hours earlier and (2) hours later on weekdays, and (1.5) hours earlier and (1) hour later on Saturdays and Sundays/Holidays.
Reason
Changes better align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
73% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
76
Wadsworth Blvd
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday schedule.
Reason
Changes will improve on-time performance.
Survey Results
67% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
83D
Cherry Creek / Parker Rd Limited
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Buses will run every 30 minutes on weekdays.
Reason
Changes to weekday frequency and schedule better align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
89% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
100
Kipling Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Buses will run every 30 minutes between Federal Center (W Line) and Arvada Ridge (G Line) rail stations on weekdays.
Reason
Change better aligns with ridership levels and supports RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
77% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
139
Quincy Ave
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Buses will operate (2) hours earlier and (4) hours later on weekdays, and (1) hour earlier and (3) hours later on Saturdays and Sundays/Holidays.
Reason
Changes align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
80% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
205
28th Street / Gunbarrel
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Tripper service being added.
Reason
Change addresses ongoing bus overloads on BOLT route due to increase of customers connecting to/from Boulder High School.
Survey Results
79% of customer surveyed view this change positively.
208
Iris / Valmont
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Tripper service being added.
Reason
Change addresses ongoing bus overloads on the current 7:51 a.m. westbound trip due to increase of customers connecting to/from Boulder High School.
Survey Results
100% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
520
Brighton
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules.
Reason
Improve connection to Route 120L at US85 & Bridge St Park-n-Ride to allow for more efficient access to Adams County Justice Center.
AB1
Boulder / Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increasing trips and service frequency. When combined with the AB2 route, service will operate as follows. Weekdays: Hourly service between Downtown Boulder Station and US36•Table Mesa Station, with 30-minute service between US36•Table Mesa and Denver Airport. Saturdays: 30-minute service between Boulder and Denver Airport during the morning and evening rush hours, with hourly service early and late in the day and between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays/Holidays: 30-minute service between 4:30-8:30 p.m., with hourly service before and after.
Reason
Align with ridership levels and account for Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station remaining closed, while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
98% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
AB2
Boulder / Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Reinstated AB2 route will increase the number of trips and service frequency between Downtown Boulder Station and the Denver Airport. AB2 will operate on Canyon Blvd and 28th St between Downtown Boulder Station and US36•Table Mesa Station. When combined with the AB1 route, service will operate as follows. Weekdays: Hourly service between Downtown Boulder Station and US36•Table Mesa Station, with 30-minute service between US36•Table Mesa and Denver Airport. Saturdays: 30-minute service between Boulder and Denver Airport during the morning and evening rush hours, with hourly service early and late in the day and between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sundays/Holidays: 30-minute service between 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., with hourly service before and after.
Reason
Align with ridership levels while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
90% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
NB1
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Minor changes to weekday schedule.
Reason
Changes account for class start and end times at Boulder High School and Nederland High School, as well as operational hours at Eldora Ski Resort, while creating better connections at Downtown Boulder Station.
Survey Results
78% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
NB2
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Minor changes to weekday schedule.
Reason
Changes account for class start and end times at Boulder High School and Nederland High School, as well as operational hours at Eldora Ski Resort, while creating better connections at Downtown Boulder Station.
Survey Results
78% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
FF5
Boulder / Anschutz
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Adding 3:02 pm and 4:02 pm eastbound trips from Downtown Boulder Station to Anschutz Medical Center. Shifting the current 5:15pm westbound trip from Anschutz Medical Center to 5:35pm due to running time adjustments.
Reason
The trips at 3:02 pm and 4:02pm eastbound are being added as per the System Optimization Plan. The shifting of the current 5:15pm westbound trip from Anschutz Medical Center to 5:35pm is due to needed running time adjustments to allow for improved on-time performance.
Survey Results
73% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
LD1
Longmont / Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
(2) additional morning and (2) additional evening trips added to LD1 between Bross St/8th Ave and Union Station in each direction. Minor changes to schedule will also be implemented.
Reason
Changes better align with ridership levels and increased demand on LD1, while improving on-time performance.
Survey Results
89% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
ILFX
Interlocken-Westmoor
- Route Adjustment
Change
Expanding boundaries of the Interlocken FlexRide to include a new affordable housing development northwest of the intersection of US 36 and Northwest Parkway.
Reason
Expansion of boundaries will include a new affordable housing development, which will improve transportation options for lower-income residents and enhance ridership.
Survey Results
60% of customers surveyed report this change has no impact on them.
NBFX
North Broomfield
- Route Adjustment
Change
Expanding boundaries of the North Broomfield FlexRide to include a new area between: Midway Blvd to the south, Zuni St to the east, and Main Street to the west. Expanded service area will also include the Walmart at 200W 136th Ave, and a small section near Outlook Bluff.
Reason
Expansion of boundaries will provide enhanced FlexRide connections for residents in North Broomfield, and add multiple key travel destinations that were previously inaccessible via the North Broomfield FlexRide service.
Survey Results
50% of customers surveyed view this change positively.
Public Hearings and Feedback Meetings
Proposed Service Changes Public Meeting #1
Proposed Service Changes Public Meeting #2
Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30p
1660 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
Service Planning and Development Drop-In Office Hours
Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30p
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOytqDwjGtMngcsIdphhAKDX0wufqtru
Provide Feedback
Provide Feedback
RTD is collecting customer, stakeholder, and community feedback about the Proposed January 2025 Service Changes through Thursday, October 31. All feedback will be shared with RTD’s Board of Directors during the November meeting cycle.
There are five ways to provide feedback about the proposed service changes.
- Complete an online feedback survey
- Send an email
[email protected] - Call Customer Care
303.299.6000 - Provide comment at one of RTD's public meetings (see above), or a Board meeting
- Visit with RTD staff at a local community event
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