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14 April 2022During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, RTD reminds the public that such behavior puts everyone at risk
Safe driving is paramount to the agency’s overall core mission and a point of pride for RTD’s hundreds of bus operators.
News Release12 April 2022Masks remain required on RTD services through May 3
11 April 2022RTD accepting applications for Citizens Advisory Committee
Residents interested in public transportation have until April 18 to apply
4 April 2022RTD marks 20th anniversary of Central Platte Valley service
Twenty years ago, RTD celebrated the grand opening of the Central Platte Valley (CPV) light rail extension (C Line). The 1.8-mile segment, which opened April 5, 2002, from Colfax Avenue to Union Station, would eventually include the E Line in 2006 and the W Line in 2013.
4 April 2022RTD launches new systemwide fare study and equity analysis
Today, RTD announced the public launch of the systemwide fare study and equity analysis and initiated customer and community engagement. Leading with equity, RTD will be examining its fares and exploring changes to its fare structure and pass programs to make using bus and rail service more equitable, simple and affordable for the over 3 million people in RTD’s service area.- News Release3 April 2022
RTD marks 20th anniversary of Central Platte Valley service
- 1 April 2022
Craig Vasbinder
29 March 2022Next steps for Reimagine RTD
- 28 March 2022
Train to the Game: RTD welcomes Rockies fans back to Coors Field
It’s that time of the year where the sights and sounds of summer shine through the Ballpark neighborhood. The satisfying sizzle of hot dogs cooking on the grill. The crack of a baseball soaring off Charlie Blackmon’s bat rocketing toward the Rooftop deck. 
28 March 202216th Street Mall improvement project, MallRide detours begin in April
Denver will begin mobilizing for the 16th Street Mall reconstruction project from Market Street to Broadway during the first week of April. The project will improve safety and mobility, address deteriorating infrastructure and create more opportunities for people to enjoy the Mall as a vibrant community gathering place.- News Release27 March 2022
16th Street Mall construction, MallRide detours begin next month
- News Release27 March 2022
RTD's Telephone Information Center operating hours are temporarily changing
24 March 2022RTD is implementing security measures at Union Station bus concourse to thwart unwanted activities
RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson outlined a timeline for implementation of enhanced security measures for the Denver Union Station (DUS) bus concourse. RTD is collaborating with the city and county of Denver, Denver Police Department and local stakeholders on a Reclaiming Union Station steering committee to address unwanted behaviors in the bus concourse and surrounding area.- News Release23 March 2022
RTD is implementing security measures at Union Station bus concourse to thwart unwanted activities
18 March 2022Happy Transit Operator Appreciation Day
RTD’s transit operators are the heartbeat of the agency, providing the agency’s customers with important connections every day to school, work, doctor’s appointments, shopping, recreation, and to see loved ones and friends. Thousands of people every day depend on all of RTD’s employees – including many people working diligently behind the scenes – to complete their daily journeys.
18 March 2022RTD Board of Directors authorizes new contract for union employees
RTD's Board of Directors today authorized the agency’s General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson, to enter into a successor three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that raises wages for all of the agency’s union-represented employees more than 25% over the period of the contract, starting with a 16% or higher increase in the first year and 4% in each subsequent year.
14 March 2022Colorado Proud: Honoring American diplomat and first female U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
In honor of Women’s History Month, RTD is recognizing contributions by women to events in history and contemporary society. RTD salutes Madeleine Albright, a formidable American diplomat who has played a key role in international affairs around the world and was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State.- News Release13 March 2022
Colorado Proud: Honoring American diplomat and first female U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
11 March 2022Masks remain required on RTD services through April 18
RTD continues to require its customers to wear a mask on RTD vehicles, in agency facilities and while waiting for services. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), following a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced yesterday that it had extended its mask mandate on public transportation for an additional month, until April 18.
11 March 2022Public surveyed for RTD customer experience, community value
Eighty-one percent of RTD's fixed-route bus customers, 85% of rail customers and 91% of paratransit customers are satisfied with the agency’s service. Fare price is the most important element of service to bus and rail customers – and a factor drawing the lowest levels of satisfaction. And 86% of community members believe the agency brings value to the Denver metro region – but only 34% said they find RTD valuable to themselves.- News Release10 March 2022
Masks remain required on RTD services through April 18
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