Proposed September 2024 Service Changes
Overview of the Proposed September 2024 Service Changes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Hearings and Feedback Meetings
RTD is hosting in-person and virtual public meetings to communicate the proposed changes, answer questions, and collect feedback from customers, stakeholders, and the community.
- Tuesday, June 18 at Noon
Virtual Meeting
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 223 758 414 776
Passcode: Pn7MaH
Dial in by phone +1 720-443-6193,,473332783#United States, Denver
Find a local number - Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m.
La Alma Recreation Center
1325 West 11th Avenue, Denver - Virtual Office Hours
Drop-in between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed September Service Changes. Note that there will be no formal presentation at this event.
Monday, June 24
5:30-7 p.m.
Register in advance for this meeting - Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Blake Administration Building, Rooms T and D
1660 Blake Street, Denver - Saturday, June 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Carla Madison Recreation Center
2401 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver - Tuesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Englewood Public Library, Anderson Room
1000 Englewood Parkway
In addition to the public meetings above, RTD is also available to answer questions about the proposed service changes during its participation at community events. A full calendar of RTD’s community events is available online.
If you need an interpreter at an event that RTD is hosting, such as a board meeting, open house or other community engagement, please email RTD’s Transit Equity Specialist and Language Access Coordinator at [email protected] or call 303.299.2051. Include the name and date of the event as well as the language(s) needed. Please submit the request at least 5 business days prior to the event to ensure that we can secure an interpreter.
Provide Feedback
RTD is collecting customer, stakeholder, and community feedback about the September 2024 Service Changes until Friday, June 28, 2024. All feedback will be shared with RTD’s Board of Directors during the July meeting cycle.
There are five ways to provide feedback about the proposed service changes.
- 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
- Complete the online feedback survey (surveys for Proposed September 2024 Service Changes closed Friday, June 28)
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Service Changes
This division is responsible for service planning, scheduling, runcutting, service monitoring, service performance evaluation
Learn more about Service ChangesFinal September 2024 Service Changes
RTD implements service changes three times a year. Typically occurring in winter, spring, and fall, these updates are strategically designed to optimize your journey.
View the Final September 2024 Service Changes