RTD is proposing service changes for September 2023 to increase reliability, improve on-time performance, address changing travel needs, and support the agency’s System Optimization Plan.

Below are details on the proposed service changes, the public meetings, and the other methods for providing your feedback to RTD. We want to hear from you and thank you for participating however you can!

Routes Affected

Proposed Changes for Local/Limited Bus Routes

Route 8
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current weekday and weekend schedules to increase on-time performance.

Route 11
modified

It is proposed to reinstate seasonal school-tripper service.

Route 16
modified

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan (SOP) it is proposed to split Route 16 in to two distinct service patterns, Route 16 and Route 17.

The new Route 16 would operate between 16th Ave/Lincoln Street and Federal Center Station. While Route 17 will service Federal Center Station and 10th Street/Washington Ave in Golden, CO.

While this proposal would reduce midday service between Oak Station and Downtown Golden on weekends, on-time performance on West Colfax would improve. The proposal would also increase opportunities for transfers at Federal Center Station.

Proposed Frequency and Operating Hours
Route 16:

Weekdays: 15-min from 4 a.m. – 7 p.m.
30-min from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday:   15-min from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
30-min from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday:     15-min from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
30-min from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Route 17:

Weekdays: 15-min from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
30-min from 7 p.m. – midnight
Saturday:   30-min from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
60-min from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday:     30-min from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
60-min from 7 p.m. – midnight

Route 19
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current weekday and weekend schedules to increase on-time performance.

Route 20
modified

It is proposed to reinstate seasonal school-tripper service.

Route 21
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current schedule to increase on-time performance.

Route 24
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current weekday and weekend schedules to increase on-time performance while also reinstating seasonal school-tripper service.

Route 30
modified

It is proposed to reinstate seasonal school-tripper service. It is also proposed to remove Stop #13700 in response to the Denver Human Services office moving, and to promote more efficient spacing of stops.

Route 51
modified

It is proposed to reinstate seasonal school-tripper service.

Route 65
modified

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan, it is proposed to expand operating hours to improve service reliability. Weekday service would run from 5 a.m. to midnight and weekend service 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. School-tripper service would also be reinstated.

Route 66
modified

It is proposed to make schedule adjustments to better serve shift times at Colorado Center for the Blind.

The following trips would be discontinued per low ridership:
Weekdays: 5:17am and 10:10pm (eastbound), 10:09pm and 11:09pm (westbound)
Weekends: 9:55pm and 10:55pm (eastbound), 10:41pm and 11:41pm (westbound)

Route 73
modified

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan, it is proposed to streamline the southern portion of the route to serve Belleview Station via Union Blvd. Service frequency improvements outlined in the SOP will be added when workforce resources are available.

The reinstatement of school-tripper service, and performing a running-time analysis, are also proposed.

Route 76
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current schedule to increase on-time performance.

Route 105
modified

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan, it is proposed to shorten the southern portion of the route at Southmoor Station while also increasing midday service on Sundays to 15-minute frequency based on increased ridership.

Route 120E/120W
modified

It is proposed to reroute all trips into the Wagon Road Park-n-Ride to allow to improve bus network connectivity and increase transit network access.

Route 121
modified

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan (SOP), it is proposed to implement 15-minute service on Saturdays south of Peoria Station, with every other trip continuing to the 40th Ave & Airport Blvd•Gateway Park Station. While recommended in the SOP, adjustments to weekday service are not being proposed at this time. Running-time analysis to be performed.

Route 225
modified

It is proposed to make seasonal schedule adjustments while also returning weekday service frequency for fall and winter.

Route DASH
modified

It is proposed to make seasonal schedule adjustments while also returning weekday service frequency for fall and winter.

Route JUMP
modified

It is proposed to make seasonal schedule adjustments while also returning weekday service frequency for fall and winter.

Proposed Changes for Regional Bus Routes

Route FF1
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current weekday schedules to increase on-time performance.

Route GS
reinstated

As outlined in the System Optimization Plan, it is proposed to reinstate four northbound trips (7:02 a.m., 8:22 a.m., 3:48 p.m., 5:10 p.m.) between Federal Center Station and Downtown Boulder Station.

It is also proposed to reinstate four southbound trips (7:00 a.m., 8:19 a.m., 3:48 p.m., 5:13 p.m.) between Downtown Boulder Station and Federal Center Station.

Route NB
modified

It is proposed to make a seasonal adjustment to extend trips to Eldora Ski Resort to allow for trips while resort is operating in winter.

Route P
modified

Per a running-time analysis, it is proposed to adjust the current weekday schedules to increase on-time performance.

Proposed Changes for Rail

E Line
modified

It is proposed to adjust the current schedule to improve connectivity with the W Line.

W Line
modified

It is proposed to employ a running-time analysis aimed at improving on-time performance.