Proposed January 2027 Service Changes
RTD’s Proposed January Service Changes are designed to further enhance and strengthen RTD’s transit network by refining service, improving reliability, and better aligning resources with customer needs.
The proposals include a mix of service enhancements, restorations and optimizations informed by customer feedback, service performance, and operational needs.
Several proposed enhancements are seeking Clean Transit Enterprise (CTE) grant funding and would restore service consistent with the System Optimization Plan (SOP). Other recommendations optimize and reallocate existing resources to address operational needs while maintaining an overall cost-neutral Service Change.
Customer feedback on the Proposed January 2027 Service Changes was collected through October 29, and we thank all who participated!
Final service changes will be published once approved by the RTD Board of Directors and will take effect on Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Access the Spanish Translation of the Presentation HereProposed January 2027 Service Changes
131 - Iliff Street
Service Increase
Proposed Change
Restore service in accordance with the System Optimization Plan (SOP) recommendation.
Reason
Implement the System Optimization Plan recommendation to restore service and expand travel options along the corridor.
Survey Results
Out of 28 respondents, 90.4% reported positive impact from the change, 4.8% indicated that it had no impact, and 4.8% perceived the change negatively.
AB3 - Boulder / Denver Airport (DEN via 28th St)
Service Reduction
Proposed Change
Replace Saturday AB3 trips with AB2 trips, maintaining and increasing AB service along 28th Street in Boulder.
Reason
Replacing Saturday AB3 trips with AB2 trips would provide additional transit access to Boulder Junction and give customers more options for parking and connecting to service, while maintaining existing AB service along 28th Street. The change would also help reduce bus overcrowding at Downtown Boulder Station.
Survey Results
Out of 42 respondents, 69.4% reported positive impact from the change, 25% indicated that it had no impact, and 5.6% perceived the change negatively.
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C
Littleton•Mineral – Union Station
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance, service reliability, and operating conditions.
Survey Results
Out of 96 respondents, 39% reported positive impact from the change, 36% indicated that it had no impact, and 25% perceived the change negatively.
E
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance, service reliability, and operating conditions.
Survey Results
Out of 88 respondents, 50% reported positive impact from the change, 33.3% indicated that it had no impact, and 16.7% perceived the change negatively.
N
Union Station – Eastlake•124th
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Add northbound trips Monday through Thursday at 11:26 p.m. and Sunday at 10:56 p.m.
Reason
Provide additional late-evening service to better align with customer travel needs.
Survey Results
Out of 64 respondents, 90.1% reported positive impact from the change, 9.8% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
R
RidgeGate Parkway – Peoria
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance, service reliability, and operating conditions.
Survey Results
Out of 46 respondents, 50% reported positive impact from the change, 22.5% indicated that it had no impact, and 27.5% perceived the change negatively.
T
Lincoln Station – Alameda Station
- Service Reduction
Change
Discontinue T Line service, which currently operates between Lincoln Station and Alameda Station.
Reason
Increase service reliability of other rail lines operating between Alameda and Lincoln stations by reducing service conflicts along the corridor.
Survey Results
Out of 108 respondents, 14.9% reported positive impact from the change, 8.5% indicated that it had no impact, and 76.6% perceived the change negatively.
W
Union Station – JeffCo Gov't Center•Golden Station
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday schedules.
Reason
Improve on-time performance, service reliability, and operating conditions while reducing track conflicts with other rail lines.
Survey Results
Out of 50 respondents, 50% reported positive impact from the change, 28.9% indicated that it had no impact, and 21.1% perceived the change negatively.
0B
0B - South Broadway
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase weekday frequency to 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 60 respondents, 94.5% reported positive impact from the change, 5.4% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
0L
Broadway Limited
Change
Return service to the former peak-only level, eliminating midday service provided to reduce impacts related to the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.
Reason
Align service levels with the completion of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project and current operating needs.
Survey Results
Out of 51 respondents, 6.8% reported positive impact from the change, 25% indicated that it had no impact, and 68.2% perceived the change negatively.
3
Alameda Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase weekday frequency to 30 minutes between Aurora Metro Center and Alameda Station from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and to 15 minutes between Federal Center Station and Alameda Station from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand and improve connections between Alameda Station and the Aurora and Federal Center areas.
Survey Results
Out of 42 respondents, 100% reported positive impact from the change, 0% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
7
North Washington
- Route Adjustment
Change
Extend service to a new terminal at 136th Outlet Mall in the City of Thornton.
Reason
Expand access to the 136th Outlet Mall area and provide additional connections for customers in Thornton.
Survey Results
Out of 26 respondents, 82.6% reported positive impact from the change, 4.3% indicated that it had no impact, and 13.1% perceived the change negatively.
8
North Broadway/Huron
- Schedule Timing
Change
Extend service span to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays, as identified in the System Optimization Plan (SOP).
Reason
Implement the System Optimization Plan recommendation to provide service later in the evening and better align the route's service span with customer needs.
Survey Results
Out of 16 respondents, 76.9% reported positive impact from the change, 23.1% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
12
South Downing
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
Add a new service pattern between 38th•Blake and Alameda Station, operating every 30 minutes on weekdays.
Reason
Provide a new connection between 38th•Blake and Alameda Station and expand travel options along the corridor.
Survey Results
Out of 36 respondents, 70% reported positive impact from the change, 13.3% indicated that it had no impact, and 16.7% perceived the change negatively.
14
West Florida Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Extend the evening service span on weekdays and Saturdays.
Reason
Provide additional evening service to better align with customer travel needs.
Survey Results
Out of 14 respondents, 91.6% reported positive impact from the change, 8.3% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
19
North Pecos
- Route Adjustment
Change
Divert service to the 106th•Melody mobility hub.
Reason
Respond to customer and operator feedback while improving access to the 106th•Melody mobility hub.
Survey Results
Out of 20 respondents, 56.3% reported positive impact from the change, 18.8% indicated that it had no impact, and 24.9% perceived the change negatively.
24
University Blvd
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase frequency to 30 minutes between 40th•Colorado and University Station on weekdays.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand and improve connections to the University Station area.
Survey Results
Out of 49 respondents, 84.4% reported positive impact from the change, 13.3% indicated that it had no impact, and 2.3% perceived the change negatively.
28
28th Avenue
- Route Adjustment
Change
Change the west terminal to Oak Station on weekdays and weekends.
Reason
Provide a consistent terminal at Oak Station and improve connections with the rail network.
Survey Results
Out of 20 respondents, 70.6% reported positive impact from the change, 23.5% indicated that it had no impact, and 5.9% perceived the change negatively.
43
Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Schedule Timing
- Service Reduction
Change
Return weekday peak frequency to 15 minutes from the 7.5-minute service provided to reduce impacts related to the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.
Reason
Align service levels with the status of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project and current customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 26 respondents, 24% reported positive impact from the change, 16% indicated that it had no impact, and 60% perceived the change negatively.
49
Denver / Commerce City
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
If approved, Route ART would be discontinued and its service area would be served by Route 49. The new Route 49 would provide additional connections and operate from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 30-minute frequency, with 60-minute frequency from 9 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday service would operate every 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every 60 minutes from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Reason
Create a more connected route by combining Routes 49 and ART while providing service throughout the day and evening to better align with customer travel needs.
Survey Results
Out of 24 respondents, 40% reported positive impact from the change, 20% indicated that it had no impact, and 40% perceived the change negatively.
51
Sheridan Boulevard
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase weekday frequency to 15 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. between US 36 and Dartmouth, and provide 15-minute frequency from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand and improve travel options along Sheridan Boulevard.
Survey Results
Out of 34 respondents, 96.6% reported positive impact from the change, 0% indicated that it had no impact, and 3.3% perceived the change negatively.
65
Monaco Parkway
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase frequency to 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 21 respondents, 90% reported positive impact from the change, 10% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
66
Arapahoe Road
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase frequency to 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 39 respondents, 97.3% reported positive impact from the change, 2.7% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
80
80th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Route timing adjustments to improve on-time performance.
Reason
Northbound buses running over 5 minutes ahead of schedule, forcing them to stop and wait mid route.
Survey Results
Out of 13 respondents, 75% reported positive impact from the change, 25% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
105
Havana Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase weekday frequency to 15 minutes.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 18 respondents, 75.1% reported positive impact from the change, 25% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
121
Peoria Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase Sunday frequency to 15 minutes between Peoria and Nine Mile Station.
Reason
Provide more frequent Sunday service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 19 respondents, 77.8% reported positive impact from the change, 16.7% indicated that it had no impact, and 5.6% perceived the change negatively.
133
Hampden / Denver
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Increase frequency to 15 minutes on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 29 respondents, 91.3% reported positive impact from the change, 8.7% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
169
Buckley Road
- Schedule Timing
Change
Increase frequency to 30 minutes on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reason
Provide more frequent service during periods of higher customer demand.
Survey Results
Out of 27 respondents, 100% reported positive impact from the change, 0% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
AB1
Boulder / Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
On weekdays, provide two AB1 trips per hour serving Downtown Boulder Station for the majority of the day. On Saturdays and Sundays, provide hourly service for most of the day. Combined with AB2 service, these changes would provide 20-minute frequency at Table Mesa Station for most of the day on weekdays and 30-minute frequency on weekends.
Reason
Provide more frequent service between Boulder and Denver International Airport to better align service with customer demand, subject to available space at DEN.
Survey Results
Out of 55 respondents, 94% reported positive impact from the change, 2% indicated that it had no impact, and 4% perceived the change negatively.
AB2
Boulder / Denver Airport
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
Provide hourly AB2 service to and from Boulder Junction on weekdays, beginning with the 5:30 a.m. eastbound trip and ending with the 7:00 p.m. westbound trip. On Saturdays and Sundays, provide hourly service beginning with the 4:30 a.m. eastbound trip and ending with the 4:43 p.m. westbound trip. Combined with AB1 service, these changes would provide 20-minute frequency at Table Mesa Station for most of the day on weekdays and 30-minute frequency on weekends.
Reason
Provide more frequent service between Boulder and Denver International Airport to better align service with customer demand, subject to available space at DEN.
Survey Results
Out of 47 respondents, 97.5% reported positive impact from the change, 2.5% indicated that it had no impact, and 0% perceived the change negatively.
ART
Art District Connector
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
If approved, Route ART would be discontinued and its service area would be served by Route 49. The new Route 49 would provide additional connections and operate from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 30-minute frequency, with 60-minute frequency from 9 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday service would operate every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every 60 minutes from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Reason
Create a more connected route by combining Routes ART and 49 while providing service throughout the day and evening to better align with customer travel needs.
Survey Results
Out of 47 respondents, 42.1% reported positive impact from the change, 15.8% indicated that it had no impact, and 42.1% perceived the change negatively.
FF5
Flatiron Flyer Boulder/Anschutz
- Schedule Timing
Change
Shift the 5:45 p.m. trip to 6 p.m.
Reason
Better align service with VA shift times and customer travel needs.
Survey Results
Out of 33 respondents, 52% reported positive impact from the change, 44% indicated that it had no impact, and 4% perceived the change negatively.
Public Feedback Meetings and Ask a Service Planner Sessions
Along with enhanced outreach efforts focused on communities and stakeholders impacted by the service change, four public hearings are planned:
Tuesday, October 27 - Noon (Ask a Service Planner)
- October 27, 2026 12 PM - Service Change - Ask a Service Planner Series
- Phone number: 720-443-6193
- Phone conference ID: 876 051 283#
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Tuesday, October 27 - 5:30 PM (Public Meeting)
- October 27, 2026 5:30 PM - Service Change Public Meeting
- Phone number: 720-443-6193
- Phone conference ID: 936 520 392#
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Wednesday, October 28 - Noon (Ask a Service Planner)
- October 28, 2026 12 PM - Service Change - Ask a Service Planner Series
- Phone number: 720-443-6193
- Phone conference ID: 149 314 557#
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Wednesday, October 28 - 5:30 PM (Public Meeting)
- October 28, 2026 5:30 PM - Service Change Public Meeting
- Phone number: 720-443-6193
- Phone conference ID: 803 694 262#
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