Proposed May 2025 Service Changes
Overview of the Proposed May 2025 Service Changes
RTD is proposing service changes to enhance reliability, improve on-time performance, and accommodate seasonal ridership. These updates align with the agency’s System Optimization Plan, which aims to improve the overall transit experience for customers. The Proposed May Service Changes do not incorporate the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, as Phases 2–4 are scheduled to resume with RTD’s September 2025 Service Changes.
Customer feedback is an essential part of this process, and RTD offers multiple ways for customers and stakeholders to participate. We encourage customers to share their thoughts by completing an online survey, attending virtual public meeting or the Ask a Service Planner session, contacting RTD, or engaging with us at community events.
The feedback period for the Proposed May 2025 Service Changes ended on Thursday, March 6. Once feedback is reviewed, and if the RTD Board of Directors approves the proposed changes, the service changes will take effect on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Learn more about the proposed service changes by watching our online presentation. To view a Spanish translation of the online presentation, click here.
Dashboard: Routes and Lines
D
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, and to align with updated schedules on the E, H, and L lines.
Survey Results
Out of 63 respondents, 47% reported a positive impact from the change, 33% indicated it had no impact, and 20% perceived the change negatively.
E
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 87 respondents, 69% reported a positive impact from the change, 17% indicated it had no impact, and 14% perceived the change negatively.
H
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 45 respondents, 60% reported a positive impact from the change, 13% indicated it had no impact, and 26% perceived the change negatively.
N
Union Station – Eastlake•124th
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
A new northbound trip from Union Station will be added on Fridays at 11:26 p.m.
Reason
Support increasing ridership and address customer feedback.
Survey Results
Out of 52 respondents, 81% reported a positive impact from the change, 17% indicated it had no impact, and 2% perceived the change negatively.
R
Lincoln – Peoria
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, and to align with updated schedules on the E and H lines.
Survey Results
Out of 18 respondents, 50% reported a positive impact from the change, 22% indicated it had no impact, and 28% perceived the change negatively.
W
Union Station – JeffCo Gov't Center•Golden
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 39 respondents,56% reported a positive impact from the change, 21% indicated it had no impact, and 23% perceived the change negatively.
1
West 1st Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 11 respondents, 54% reported a positive impact from the change, 18% indicated it had no impact, and 27% perceived the change negatively.
9
West 10th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 5 respondents, 40% reported a positive impact from the change, 40% indicated it had no impact, and 20% perceived the change negatively.
11
Mississippi Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule and suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 8 respondents, 25% reported a positive impact from the change, 38% indicated it had no impact, and 38% perceived the change negatively.
12
South Downing
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve connections with the A Line at 38th•Blake Station, making arrival times consistent on weekdays and weekends.
Survey Results
Out of 17 respondents, 71% reported a positive impact from the change, 24% indicated it had no impact, and 6% perceived the change negatively.
16
West Colfax Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Service frequency will increase to 10 minutes from 15 minutes on weekdays between 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Reason
Increase service availability along the West Colfax Corridor while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
Out of 26 respondents, 96% reported a positive impact from the change, 0% indicated it had no impact, and 4% perceived the change negatively.
19
North Pecos
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route pattern will be adjusted to serve Pecos Junction Station, with bus times shifting by up to 5 minutes.
Reason
Improve bus and rail connections per installation of traffic signal at intersection of West 62nd Pkwy and North Pecos St.
Survey Results
Out of 7 respondents, 57% reported a positive impact from the change, 29% indicated it had no impact, and 14% perceived the change negatively.
20
20th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule and suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 18 respondents, 28% reported a positive impact from the change, 39% indicated it had no impact, and 33% perceived the change negatively.
24
University Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 18 respondents, 12% reported a positive impact from the change, 61% indicated it had no impact, and 28% perceived the change negatively.
38
West 38th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 16 respondents, 69% reported a positive impact from the change, 19% indicated it had no impact, and 13% perceived the change negatively.
42
Montbello via Albrook/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 4 respondents, 25% reported a positive impact from the change, 50% indicated it had no impact, and 25% perceived the change negatively.
44
44th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Adding weekday trips at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. from Wheat Ridge•Ward Road Station, and 5:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. from Civic Center Station. Change will increase service frequency to 30 minutes from 60 minutes during peak periods of travel.
Reason
Support increasing ridership and address customer feedback.
Survey Results
Out of 26 respondents, 85% reported a positive impact from the change, 15% indicated it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
45
Montbello via 51st/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 6 respondents, 33% reported a positive impact from the change, 33% indicated it had no impact, and 33% perceived the change negatively.
65
Monaco Parkway
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 9 respondents, 22% reported a positive impact from the change, 33% indicated it had no impact, and 44% perceived the change negatively.
66
Arapahoe Road
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Better accommodate class times at the Colorado School for the Blind.
Survey Results
Out of 8 respondents, 38% reported a positive impact from the change, 63% indicated it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
73
Quebec Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Changes to schedule and suspension of seasonal tripper service, with increases in service frequency as follows: Weekdays 30-minute service between 4:00am–6:00 a.m. 15-minute service between 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 30-minute service between 6:00 p.m.–midnight Saturdays 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sundays 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 60-minute service between 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Reason
Align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan, while also adapting to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 23 respondents, 74% reported a positive impact from the change, 13% indicated it had no impact, and 13% perceived the change negatively.
93L
North Colorado Blvd Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve bus and rail connections at Thornton Crossroads•104th Station on weekdays and weekends.
Survey Results
Out of 3 respondents, 66% reported a positive impact from the change, 33% indicated it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
121
Peoria Street
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 7 respondents, 58% reported a positive impact from the change, 14% indicated it had no impact, and 29% perceived the change negatively.
153
Chambers Road
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Changes to schedule with increases in service frequency as follows: Weekdays 30-minute service between 4:00am–6:00 a.m. 15-minute service between 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 30-minute service between 6:00 p.m.–midnight Saturdays 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sundays 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 60-minute service between 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Reason
Align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
Out of 12 respondents, 84% reported a positive impact from the change, 17% indicated it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
169L
Buckley / Tower DIA Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Survey Results
Out of 5 respondents, 40% reported a positive impact from the change, 40% indicated it had no impact, and 20% perceived the change negatively.
225
Boulder / Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route 225D will extend to serve Willoughby Corner on weekdays and Saturdays, with a new terminal at Canterbury Drive, operating via Baseline Road and 120th Street. Service frequency will increase to every 30 minutes when combined with Route 225 (pattern unchanged) between Downtown Boulder Station and Baseline/Public Road, and 60 minutes between Downtown Boulder Station and Lafayette Park-n-Ride. Seasonal tripper service will be suspended.
Reason
New 225D pattern will serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner, with route also adapting to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 13 respondents, 38% reported a positive impact from the change, 38% indicated it had no impact, and 23% perceived the change negatively.
225D
Boulder / Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route 225D will extend to serve Willoughby Corner on weekdays and Saturdays, with a new terminal at Canterbury Drive, operating via Baseline Road and 120th Street. Service frequency will increase to every 30 minutes when combined with Route 225 (pattern unchanged) between Downtown Boulder Station and Baseline/Public Road, and 60 minutes between Downtown Boulder Station and Lafayette Park-n-Ride. Seasonal tripper service will be suspended.
Reason
New 225D pattern will serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner, with route also adapting to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 13 respondents, 38% reported a positive impact from the change, 38% indicated it had no impact, and 23% perceived the change negatively.
228A
Lafayette / Louisville / Broomfield
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route 228 will adjust to serve the new Superior Downtown Development via Marshall Road/Old Railway/Gateway Drive, while also rerouting the northern segment via Dagny Way from 95th Street.
Reason
New pattern will serve more densely-populated areas and provide connections to the YMCA, local businesses and adjacent neighborhoods.
Survey Results
Out of 5 respondents, 60% reported a positive impact from the change, 40% indicated it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
483
Parker Road - Lincoln Ave
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve connections with Route AT/ATA at Nine Mile Station.
Survey Results
Out of 9 respondents, 44% reported a positive impact from the change, 22% indicated it had no impact, and 33% perceived the change negatively.
BOLT
Boulder / Longmont
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability while accounting for construction impacts along CO Highway 119 and 28th Street.
Survey Results
Out of 12 respondents, 50% reported a positive impact from the change, 33% indicated it had no impact, and 16% perceived the change negatively.
DASH
Boulder / Lafayette via Louisville
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route will extend to Canterbury Drive in Willoughby Corner from the Lafayette Park-n-Ride via Public Road/Spaulding Street/Merline Drive/Emma Street/120th Street. Service frequency will be 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and 60 minutes Sundays and holidays. Seasonal tripper service will be suspended.
Reason
New pattern will serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner, with route also adapting to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 16 respondents, 19% reported a positive impact from the change, 56% indicated it had no impact, and 25% perceived the change negatively.
METRORIDE
Free MetroRide
- Service Increase
Change
RTD Free MetroRide service will be reinstated, operating every 10 minutes on weekdays between 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Vehicles will operate between Union Station and Civic Center Station along 18th and 19th streets.
Reason
Increase downtown services while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
Out of 57 respondents, 93% reported a positive impact from the change, 2% indicated it had no impact, and 5% perceived the change negatively.
JUMP
Boulder / Lafayette / Erie
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns.
Survey Results
Out of 13 respondents, 15% reported a positive impact from the change, 54% indicated it had no impact, and 30% perceived the change negatively.
NB1
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort, while increasing service to pre-COVID levels with buses operating every 60 minutes. Weekday Operating Hours: 5:30am–11:00 p.m. Saturday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sunday/Holiday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns due to Eldora Ski Resort being closed for summer months, while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
Out of 20 respondents, 80% reported a positive impact from the change, 15% indicated it had no impact, and 5% perceived the change negatively.
NB2
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort, while increasing service to pre-COVID levels with buses operating every 60 minutes. Weekday Operating Hours: 5:30am–11:00 p.m. Saturday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sunday/Holiday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Reason
Adapt to seasonal ridership patterns due to Eldora Ski Resort being closed for summer months, while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Survey Results
Out of 20 respondents, 80% reported a positive impact from the change, 15% indicated it had no impact, and 5% perceived the change negatively.
P
Parker / Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule and change of route designation to "Route PD".
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, with designation change differentiating the bus route from rail line designations.
Survey Results
Out of 6 respondents, 34% reported a positive impact from the change, 17% indicated it had no impact, and 50% perceived the change negatively.
SKIP
Broadway (Boulder)
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Account for suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Survey Results
Out of 5 respondents, 20% reported a positive impact from the change, 40% indicated it had no impact, and 40% perceived the change negatively.
Additional Feedback Methods
Additional Feedback Methods
Here are other ways you can make your voice heard.
- Email: [email protected]
- Call RTD Customer Care: 303.299.6000
- Attend an RTD Board Meeting
- Visit with RTD staff at a Community Event
Resources
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