Proposed August 2025 Service Changes
Overview of the Proposed August 2025 Service Changes
RTD is proposing service changes to enhance reliability and connectivity, improve on-time performance, accommodate seasonal ridership, and account for RTD’s continued work on the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. These updates also support the agency’s System Optimization Plan, which aims to improve the overall transit experience for customers.
Customer feedback is essential to this process, and RTD offers multiple ways to participate. We encourage you to share your thoughts by completing the digital survey, attending virtual public meetings and Ask a Service Planner sessions, emailing us, calling our team, or engaging with us at community events.
We are collecting feedback on the Proposed August 2025 Service Changes through Thursday, June 19.
Once feedback is reviewed and the RTD Board of Directors approves the final changes, they will take effect on Sunday, August 31.
Learn more about the proposed service changes by reviewing our presentation.
What are Service Changes and when do they happen?
Proposed August 2025 Service Changes
In addition to the changes listed below, the following changes have also been proposed:
Route 34 - Bruce Randolph
Service Increase, Route Adjustment
Change
Route 34 would be reintroduced to replace current Route 38 trips east of the 30th•Downing Station, with weekday and Saturday service from 5a-11p, and Sunday service from 6a-11p.
Reason
Proposed change accounts for proposed changes to Route 38 in support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan, aligning service levels with demand based on time of day and day of the week.
Route FF4 - Boulder Junction/Civic Center
Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to reinstate Route FF4 by adding (8) AM peak trips between 7:00–8:30 a.m., and (8) PM peak trips (4:00–5:30 p.m.), with 4 trips in each direction.
Reason
Resume service to Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station in alignment with its reopening and in support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
Route LX2 - Longmont/Denver Express via CO 52
Service Increase, Schedule Timing
Change
LX - It is proposed to add three southbound trips during the morning peak (7:00–8:30 a.m.) and one during the afternoon peak (4:00–5:30 p.m.), as well as one northbound morning peak trip and three in the afternoon.
Reason
Increase coverage during periods of highest ridership and support RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
Dashboard: Routes and Lines
D
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to divert D Line trains to service Union Station by way of 10th•Osage, Auraria West, Empower Field at Mile High, and Ball Arena•Elitch Gardens. Schedules will be adapted to accommodate the proposed rerouting.
Reason
Proposed pattern will allow for customers to travel to/from Downtown Denver while subsequent phases of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project take place.
E
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Account for D Line trains rerouting to serve Union Station while subsequent phases of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project take place.
H
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to operate H Line trains between Florida and Southmoor stations.
Reason
Subsequent phases of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project will not allow for RTD to operate trains at Colfax at Auraria through the Downtown Loop. With the D Line rerouting to serve Union Station, there is not track capacity to reroute the H Line to Union Station. If approved, customers would transfer to/from E Line at Southmoor for service to/from Union Station.
L
30th•Downing – 16th•Stout
- Service Reduction
Change
Suspension of service.
Reason
Subsequent phases of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project will not allow for RTD to operate trains at Colfax at Auraria through the Downtown Loop. If approved, L Line customers can take Bus Route 43 as an alternative.
R
Lincoln – Peoria
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance while accommodating proposed changes to E and H line schedules.
W
Union Station – JeffCo Gov't Center•Golden
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance while accommodating proposed D Line rerouting to serve Union Station.
3L
East Alameda Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
6
East 6th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Route would be realigned to directly serve the Community College of Aurora from Aurora Metro Center, with a new routing that includes several turns through Centrepoint, Alameda, Chambers, and Centretech Parkway. The return route will follow the same streets in reverse, while service west of Aurora Metro Center will remain unchanged.
Reason
Proposed changes in response to customer and stakeholder feedback.
10
East 12th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
11
Mississippi Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
20
20th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
24
University Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
28
28th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
29
Riverbend
- Service Reduction
Change
Suspension of service.
Reason
This recommendation replaces Route 29 while maintaining existing service coverage and frequency via the proposed extension of Route 30, in support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
30
South Federal
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to discontinue service to Bear Valley via Dartmouth, and instead travel directly along Federal Boulevard between Colfax Avenue and the Littleton•Downtown Station.
Reason
In support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan, this recommendation replaces Route 29 while maintaining existing service coverage and frequency, as Bear Valley would instead be served by Route 35.
31
Federal Blvd
- Service Reduction
Change
Reduction of the number of Sunday trips.
Reason
Eliminate duplicative trips southbound due to the increased service and expanded coverage provided by changes to Route 30, in support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
32
32nd Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend eastbound trips from Union Station to Civic Center Station along 15th and 17th Streets.
Reason
Increase service capacity in the downtown area.
35
Hampden Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute trips between Federal/Evans and Wadsworth/Hampden Park-n-Ride, truncate the route south of Wadsworth/Hampden, replace the seasonal tripper service on Route 30, and increase service frequency to 30 minutes for most of the service day(s).
Reason
Proposed change would cover areas no longer served by Route 30 due to its extension to the Littleton•Downtown Station, and eliminate service duplication in support of RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
36
Fort Logan
- Schedule Timing
Change
Establish a consistent 60-minute service frequency during all hours of operation.
Reason
Provide a more reliable and predictable schedule for customers.
38
West 38th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to terminate eastbound trips at 30th•Downing Station.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, with the proposed reintroduction of Route 34 supporting customers east of 30th•Downing per RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
42
Montbello via Albrook/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
44
44th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
45
Montbello via 51st/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
51
Sheridan Blvd
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
52
West 52nd Avenue/South Bannock
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute near the southern terminal.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and enhance operational safety.
65
Monaco Parkway
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
73
Quebec Street
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
76
Wadsworth Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
83D
Cherry Creek/Parker Road Limited
Change
Minor changes to the 83D weekday schedule, and 83L weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
83L
Cherry Creek/Parker Road Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to the 83D weekday schedule, and 83L weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
104L
Wagon Road/DEN Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.It is proposed to extend hours of operation to 12:20 a.m. on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Reason
Currently, the last westbound bus leaves DEN at 11:20 p.m., while the current DEN work shifts end at 11:30 p.m. This change would provide airport workers, flight personnel and traveling customers access to needed transit connections.
116X
South Simms Express
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
120
120th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Proposed change would allow for better connections to the N Line at Eastlake•124th Avenue Station.
135
Smoky Hill Road
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase peak-period service frequency to 30 minutes, while keeping 60-minute frequency during base period service.
Reason
Support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
204
Table Mesa/Moorhead/North 19th
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Add a 3:14 p.m. trip from Table Mesa/Broadway to Front Range/Broadway.
Reason
Support ridership levels of Boulder Valley School District students.
205
28th Street/Gunbarrel
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Add a 4:03 p.m. trip from Downtown Boulder Station.
Reason
Support ridership levels of Boulder Valley School District students.
206
Conestoga/Arapahoe/Fairview High School
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Add a 7:52 a.m. southbound trip and a 4:02 p.m. northbound trip.
Reason
Support ridership levels of Boulder Valley School District and CU Boulder students.
208
Iris/Valmont
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Add a 7:50 a.m. westbound trip.
Reason
Support ridership levels of Boulder Valley School District students.
225
Boulder/Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
Change
Reinstate regular service levels and include extension to Willoughby Corner.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
225D
Boulder/Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
Change
Reinstate regular service levels and include extension to Willoughby Corner.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
228A
Lafayette/Louisville/Broomfield
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute service into US36 & McCaslin Station (Gate C, Superior side) via Marshall Rd, Sycamore Street, Center Drive, and Marshall Rd. This change would also add US36 & McCaslin Station as a new stop.
Reason
Proposed change would add a connection point to the route, allowing for significantly improved connectivity to regional routes along US36 including the Flatiron Flyer and AB, while also eliminating a current safety issue related to the current southbound turn from McCaslin Boulevard onto Marshall Road.
228F
Lafayette/Louisville/Broomfield
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute service into US36 & McCaslin Station (Gate C, Superior side) via Marshall Rd, Sycamore Street, Center Drive, and Marshall Rd. This change would also add US36 & McCaslin Station as a new stop.
Reason
Proposed change would add a connection point to the route, allowing for significantly improved connectivity to regional routes along US36 including the Flatiron Flyer and AB, while also eliminating a current safety issue related to the current southbound turn from McCaslin Boulevard onto Marshall Road.
323
Skyline Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Extend hours of operation on weekdays and Saturdays to 7:00 p.m., while also making minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Change would address needs of transit-dependent workers in Longmont, match operation hours of routes 324 and 326, allow for improved connections, and improve on-time performance.
327
Eastside Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Extend hours of operation on weekdays and Saturdays to 7:00 p.m., while also making minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Change would address needs of transit-dependent workers in Longmont, match operation hours of routes 324 and 326, allow for improved connections, and improve on-time performance.
AB2
Boulder/Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to relocate Route AB2 trips from current Downtown Boulder Station to Boulder Junction Depot Square Station, on weekdays only. Saturday trips between Downtown Boulder Station and Denver Airport will be operated as AB3.
Reason
Eliminate confusion between routes AB2 and AB3 as Boulder Junction Depot Square Station is to be reopened.
ART
Art District Connector
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to make a minor northbound reroute at Alameda Station, traveling on Dakota Avenue (rather than Alameda Avenue) to return to Cherokee Street.
Reason
Avoid delays due to high traffic along Alameda Avenue.
AT/ATA
Arapahoe Station/Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
On weekdays, it is proposed to add a northbound trip from Arapahoe Station at 10:03 p.m.
Reason
Support ridership levels and improve on-time performance.
BOLT
Boulder/Longmont
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute service via 9th Avenue, Coffman Street, and Longs Peak Avenue in both directions, removing all trips from Gay Street. Saturday and Sunday trips would start and end at 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride.
Reason
Change would account for the partial reopening of the Coffman Corridor, which allows buses to return to Coffman Street and the 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride. It also responds to resident requests to remove through-trips from Gay Street, which had been used temporarily after the terminal shifted to Bross Street/8th Avenue. The rerouting would remain in place until the new 1st Avenue and Main Street Station opens in 2027.
CV
Pine Junction/Conifer/Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
DASH
Boulder/Lafayette via Louisville
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate fall/winter service levels.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
EV
Evergreen/Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
FF2
Boulder/Denver Express
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to add three eastbound trips during the morning peak (7:00–8:30 a.m.) and two during the afternoon peak (4:00–5:30 p.m.), as well as two westbound morning peak trips and three in the afternoon.
Reason
Increase coverage during periods of highest ridership and support RTD’s System Optimization Plan.
JUMP
Boulder/Lafayette/Erie
- Schedule Timing
Change
Reinstate fall/winter service levels.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
LD1
Longmont/Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute LD1 service via 9th Avenue, Coffman Street, and Longs Peak Avenue in both directions, removing all trips from Gay Street. LD3 trips would continue to start and end at Bross/8th Ave.
Reason
Change would account for the partial reopening of the Coffman Corridor, which allows buses to return to Coffman Street. It also responds to resident requests to remove through-trips from Gay Street, which had been used temporarily after the terminal shifted to Bross Street/8th Avenue. The rerouting would remain in place until the new 1st Avenue and Main Street Station opens in 2027.
LD3
Longmont/ Broomfield (via US 287)
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reroute LD1 service via 9th Avenue, Coffman Street, and Longs Peak Avenue in both directions, removing all trips from Gay Street. LD3 trips would continue to start and end at Bross/8th Ave.
Reason
Change would account for the partial reopening of the Coffman Corridor, which allows buses to return to Coffman Street. It also responds to resident requests to remove through-trips from Gay Street, which had been used temporarily after the terminal shifted to Bross Street/8th Avenue. The rerouting would remain in place until the new 1st Avenue and Main Street Station opens in 2027.
NB1
Boulder/Nederland/Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reinstate seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort.
Reason
Provide service to/from Eldora Ski Resort.
NB2
Boulder/Nederland/Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to reinstate seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort.
Reason
Provide service to/from Eldora Ski Resort.
SKIP
Broadway (Boulder)
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Reinstate fall/winter service levels.
Reason
Align with seasonal ridership levels.
Public Meetings and Ask a Service Planner Session
Virtual Public Meeting #1
- Monday, June 16 at noon o https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89708259884?pwd=QbXjNZHsYzFGXMTJEzQQbKOfY5v8MW.1
- Meeting ID: 897 0825 9884
- Passcode: 018293
- Customers have two minutes to share their thoughts on specific proposed changes or provide general feedback about RTD services. We appreciate your input!
Virtual Public Meeting #2
- Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m.
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442293569?pwd=P8SUUhSzqjwKnJlrJw8cAd7wO2Q8UI.1
- Meeting ID: 884 4229 3569
- Passcode: 720109
- Customers have two minutes to share their thoughts on specific proposed changes or provide general feedback about RTD services. We appreciate your input!
Virtual Ask a Service Planner Session
- Tuesday, June 17 4 at 5:30 p.m.
- Note: Q&A format allows for detailed responses from Service Planners
- Meeting ID: 815 1477 9907
- Passcode: 004016
- This session features a Q&A format, giving customers the opportunity to ask questions and get direct insights from RTD’s Service Planning team about the proposed changes.
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