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9 March 2022RTD Chief of Police and Emergency Management Robert “Bob” Grado steps down
After an illustrious 12-year career with RTD, five of those serving as Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Robert “Bob” Grado is stepping down to pursue other endeavors.
7 March 2022Comment period for Reimagine RTD ends March 9
5 March 2022Colorado Proud: Honoring Dr. Temple Grandin, scientist, animal behaviorist, neurodiversity activist
Grandin is one of the first people with autism to document the insights she gained from her personal experience. Her ability to think in pictures informed humane redesigns of cattle-handling facilities worldwide.
3 March 2022Traveling Safely
2 March 2022Susan Wood
Susan Wood enjoys being part of something that benefits everyone every day.
1 March 2022Sean Devitt
28 February 2022RTD to sound train horns along N Line March 3-4
From Sunday night through Thursday morning, Feb. 27-March 3, RTD will conduct work on the signal technology at the E. 124th Avenue crossing, adjacent to the Eastlake•124th Station for the N Line. The work will take place during off-peak hours. From Thursday night through Friday morning, March 3-4, crews will validate the technology using a test train through the crossing. Per federal requirement, train horns will sound through the crossing during this part of the work.- News Release27 February 2022
RTD to sound train horns along N Line March 3-4
25 February 2022Colorado Proud: Elvin Caldwell fought for equality throughout his career in public service
RTD continues to celebrate Black History Month, recognizing and honoring the achievements of Black Americans throughout the annals of U.S. history. RTD shines the spotlight on Elvin Caldwell, a civil rights advocate, policymaker, community leader and organizer who introduced policies that continue to greatly benefit Black Americans in Colorado.- 25 February 2022
Comment on RTD’s Reimagine campaign by March 9
RTD invites the public to provide comments on the draft System Optimization Plan (SOP) by March 9 through an online mapping tool. 
22 February 2022RTD selects consultant to study feasibility of ‘peak service’ rail to northwest communities
RTD announced today its selection of HDR Engineering Inc. to study the feasibility of implementing a “peak service” rail schedule between Denver Union Station and downtown Longmont.- News Release16 February 2022
RTD experiencing delays after overnight snow and frigid temperatures
16 February 2022Ever wondered how RTD chains up its buses?
Chaining up a vehicle is hard. Think back to any time inclement weather called for putting chains on a car or truck: Chances are, the experience called for kneeling beside a tire in frigid weather on the side of the road. Now, imagine doing this work on a larger vehicle like a bus, while traffic whizzes by and customers peer curiously from behind a window.
14 February 2022RTD to sound train horns along N Line Feb. 14-17
RTD will perform federally required annual testing this week that involves sounding train horns through crossings along the N Line. The work will take place from Monday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, Feb. 17.
9 February 2022Little Free Libraries at RTD stations: ‘My most beloved art project’
Arvada artist Nikki Biefel is behind the book-sharing boxes, at three G Line stops and US 36•Sheridan Station.- 9 February 2022
RTD extends comment period for Reimagine RTD draft System Optimization Plan
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has extended the public comment period for the Reimagine RTD draft System Optimization Plan (SOP). Members of the public now have until March 9 to provide comments and feedback on the proposed changes. - 8 February 2022
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8 February 2022Honoring Dr. Justina Ford: Colorado’s first licensed Black woman physician
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans throughout U.S. history. RTD is proud to pay tribute to Dr. Justina Ford, who battled racial and gender barriers to become Colorado’s first licensed Black woman physician.
7 February 2022Celebrating Rosa Parks
Feb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month, a month celebrating the achievements of Black Americans in American history and highlighting key players in the fight for equality and justice. To start, it is important to reflect on one of the most pivotal and famous flashpoints in Black history, which happened on a bus in Alabama in 1955.
4 February 2022Take the W Line to Echo Mountain's new shuttle buses
Echo Mountain, located under the watchful gaze of Mt. Evans in Idaho Springs, has announced a new partnership with Ride Experiences to provide weekend shuttle service between the mountain and RTD’s Jefferson County Government Center•Golden Station.
3 February 2022RTD’s Access-a-Ride customers can now pay their fares with mobile tickets
Access-a-Ride fares are now available on RTD’s Mobile Tickets app, as well as on the Uber, Lyft and Transit apps.
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