
Proposed January 2026 Service Changes
RTD is proposing Service Changes to take effect on January 4, 2026.
These proposed changes are designed to reflect seasonal ridership trends and support RTD’s System Optimization Plan, aimed at improving reliability and enhancing the overall customer experience. They also take into account the temporary pause of Phase 3 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project (Colfax Avenue Alignment Reconstruction), which is expected to resume in 2026 alongside Phase 2.
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Proposed January 2026 Service Changes
In addition to the routes listed below, there are proposed changes to the following routes:
0B - South Broadway - Schedule Timing
Proposed Changes
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance, service reliability, and connections between Routes 0 and 0B.
Platte Valley FlexRide - Service Reduction
Proposed Change
It is proposed to discontinue operations of the Platte Valley FlexRide service.
Reason
Due to continued low customer utilization—averaging fewer than 0.6 customers per hour or 8 customers per day—the Platte Valley FlexRide is recommended for discontinuation. The service, introduced in August 2019 to replace the underperforming Route 33 (Platte Valley), has not achieved sufficient ridership. Alternative service is available through the Denver Connector West, which overlaps much of the FlexRide service area.
Dashboard: Routes and Lines
D
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is recommended to restore D Line service to central downtown and make minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Proposed routing will return regular pattern to the D Line to serve the Downtown Loop. Trip times will be adjusted to accommodate the longer travel times to/from the 18th•California and 18th•Stout stations instead of operating to/from Denver Union Station.
E
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is recommended to make minor changes to the E Line schedule.
Reason
Proposed schedule changes will accommodate the changes to the D and H line schedules.
H
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is recommended to restore H Line service from Southmoor Station to central downtown, and make changes to schedule.
Reason
Proposed schedule changes will accommodate longer travel times per return to regular pattern from Florida Station to/from the 18th•California and 18th•Stout stations.
L
30th•Downing – 16th•Stout
- Service Increase
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is proposed to restore L Line service to central downtown and make changes to schedule.
Reason
Phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project will allow for restoring full service between 30th•Downing and the Downtown Loop.
R
Lincoln – Peoria
- Schedule Timing
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is proposed to make changes to R Line schedule.
Reason
Proposed schedule changes will accommodate the changes to the E and H line schedules.
W
Union Station – JeffCo Gov't Center•Golden
- Schedule Timing
Change
Pending phased completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, it is proposed to make changes to W Line schedule.
Reason
Proposed schedule changes will accommodate the changes to the E Line schedule.
0
Broadway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
4
Morrison Road
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
9
West 10th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
43
Martin Luther King Blvd
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability by better matching the schedule to actual travel times.
44
44th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
It is proposed to shift the weekday, westbound departing Civic Center Station at 5:16 p.m., to 5:22 p.m.
Reason
Resolve gate conflict with Route 1 in Gate 7.
51
Sheridan Blvd
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
65
Monaco Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Modify the 4:41pm trip from Central Park & 54th to instead operate at 3:36pm from Central Park and 54th. This change is for Weekday service only.
Reason
Synchronize trip with Northfield High School bell time.
76
Wadsworth Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability while accounting for ongoing construction.
145X
Brighton/DEN Express
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules, with northbound trip currently scheduled to leave DEN at 1:20 p.m. to departing at 1:24 p.m.
Reason
Address bus terminal gate assignment conflicts at Denver International Airport.
153
Chambers Road
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability by better matching the schedule to actual travel times.
206
Conestoga/Arapahoe/Fairview HS
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor schedule adjustment, shifting current 3:23 p.m. northbound trip to leave Fairview HS at 3:26 p.m.
Reason
Adjust trip time to better align with Fairview High School dismissal time and allow additional boarding time for students.
323
Skyline Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability per reroute to Coffman/8th, removing detour via Bross/8th.
324
Main Street Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability per reroute to Coffman/8th, removing detour via Bross/8th.
326
Westside Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules, moving terminal to Coffman/8th from Bross/8th.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability per reroute to Coffman/8th, removing detour via Bross/8th.
327
Eastside Crosstown
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Minor changes to weekday and Saturday schedules, moving terminal to Coffman/8th from Bross/8th.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability per reroute to Coffman/8th, removing detour via Bross/8th.
AB2
Boulder/DEN
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
BOLT
Boulder/Longmont
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend operations back to Coffman Street, between 9th Ave and 3rd Ave, to serve the 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride (instead of Bross/8th Street). Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, accounting for opening of the Coffman Corridor.
FF5
Boulder/Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability for afternoon, eastbound trips.
METRORIDE
Free MetroRide
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
LD1
Longmont/Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend operations back to Coffman Street, between 9th Ave and 3rd Ave, to serve the 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride (instead of Bross/8th Street). Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, accounting for opening of the Coffman Corridor.
LD3
Longmont/Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend operations back to Coffman Street, between 9th Ave and 3rd Ave, to serve the 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride (instead of Bross/8th Street). Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, accounting for opening of the Coffman Corridor.
LX2
Longmont/I-25 Express
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend operations back to Coffman Street, between 9th Ave and 3rd Ave, to serve the 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride (instead of Bross/8th Street). Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, accounting for opening of the Coffman Corridor.
Public Meetings
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Public Meeting 1
- Monday, October 20 at noon
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- Meeting ID: 875 7212 1866
- Passcode: 303333
Public Meeting 2
- Tuesday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m.
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- Meeting ID: 880 4700 6173
- Passcode: 005937