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    • Regional Transportation District (RTD)

    Denver, CO 80202

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    About Regional Transportation District (RTD)

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    1600 Blake Street
    Denver, CO 80202
    United States
    http://www.rtd-denver.com/
    303.299.6000

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    RTD provides transit services to the Denver region. 

    Products and Press Releases

    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Denver RTD Transit Police Department to begin 24/7 staffing May 5

    April 23, 2024
    The additional officers will help Denver RTD’s Transit PD proactively address other problems on bus and rail vehicles, as well as situations at stops and stations around the district...
    Denver RTD
    Management

    Denver RTD awards Transit Assistance Grants to 181 organizations

    April 9, 2024
    Each selected organization will receive $50,000 to support individuals who need a reliable transportation option to support emergent or immediate need.
    Denver RTD
    Mobile Applications

    Denver RTD, mobility partners launch pilot project to integrate trip planning across Denver RTD transit services.

    April 5, 2024
    Through the Transit app, customers can purchase fares and plan trips with end-to-end travel connections via Denver RTD and its mobility partners.
    FTA
    Management

    FTA awards $17.6 million in competitive grant funding for transit-oriented development projects

    Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
    April 3, 2024
    The grants will be going to 20 communities in 16 states to help communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors...
    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Denver RTD continues to recruit police officers to transit police department

    March 26, 2024
    The agency has sworn in 56 police officers after only having 19 in August 22; the goal is to reach 119 officers on staff by the end of 2024.
    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Denver RTD launches 90-day elevator safety pilot program

    March 18, 2024
    The pilot program will limit illegal activities and address long-standing complaints from customers on select elevator locations at high-usage rail stations.
    Denver RTD
    Infrastructure

    Denver RTD's downtown light-rail reconstruction project to begin in May

    Feb. 29, 2024
    In the first phase of Denver RTD's reconstruction project, at-grade rail and street intersections will be reconstructed on 15th and Stout St., 17th and Stout St., 15th and California...
    Denver RTD
    Bicycle & Scooter Sharing

    Denver RTD adds new bike lockers to Aurora Metro Center, Iliff stations

    Feb. 16, 2024
    The bike lockers differ from those at other Denver RTD stations, as they provide customers with a short-term solution for bike storage.
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    Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

    Denver RTD transitioning MallRide vehicle seats from fabric to vinyl

    Jan. 31, 2024
    The new seats will enhance the overall customer experience, as they can be wiped down easily and take less time for employees to clean.
    Safety & Security

    Denver RTD highlights Human Trafficking Prevention Month

    Jan. 19, 2024
    Dever RTD is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month by implementing an anti-trafficking ad campaign across its transit services.

    Articles & News

    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Six transit agencies join federal ‘The Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose’ initiative

    Brandon Lewis
    March 19, 2024
    Denver RTD, BART, NJ Transit Police, SEPTA and WMATA train and equip officers with Narcan while MBTA is working to make Narcan available at all Red Line Heavy Rail Stations.
    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Denver RTD sees success with safety programs to help protect operators and help with mental health

    Brandon Lewis
    Feb. 26, 2024
    The agency has installed new safety shields to protect operators from riders, as well as instituted a mental health clinician and homeless outreach coordinator on its systems ...
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    Fare Collection

    Denver RTD, SamTrans, Ozark Regional Transit to implement new fare structures in 2024

    Brandon Lewis
    Dec. 28, 2023
    The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
    Denver RTD
    RTD is suspending service on its L Line for 20 days to complete a rail maintenance project.
    Maintenance

    Summer rail maintenance: Updates from Denver RTD, NFTA and SEPTA

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 13, 2023
    The agencies are all undertaking maintenance projects in July to limit the number of riders impacted by construction, while performing work that will improve service and safety...
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    Technology

    Rider experience improvements from Denver RTD, VIA Metropolitan Transit

    Brandon Lewis
    May 9, 2023
    Denver RTD has introduced predicted arrival times into its Next Ride IVR system while VIA Metropolitan Transit has made transit ticketing available for Uber users in San Antonio...
    RTD of Denver
    Chessy Brady, AICP, Transit-Oriented Development Manager, Regional Transportation District of Denver
    40 Under 40

    2022 40 Under 40: Chessy Brady, AICP

    Aug. 23, 2022
    Chessy Brady, AICP, Transit-Oriented Development Manager, Regional Transportation District of Denver
    Regional Transportation District
    RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson, left, and ATU 1001 President and Business Agent Lance Longenbohn sign a new three-year CBA between RTD and ATU 1001 on March 18.
    Management

    RTD and ATU 1001 finalize three-year labor agreement

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 21, 2022
    The new CBA includes wage increases, improved retirement benefits and a modified work week, where practicable, among other beneficial changes.
    RTD of Denver
    The project included investments along a nine-mile stretch of Colfax Avenue between Broadway in Denver to I-225 in Aurora.
    Shelters, Benches and Equipment

    RTD of Denver completes 15L Improvement Project

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Dec. 27, 2021
    The project saw investments to improve shelters and operations and will save riders up to two minutes in travel time.
    TriMet
    In a photo taken in 2017 (pre-COVID), TriMet bus operator Celina Kuder is shown.
    Management

    Is transit recruitment a question of throwing the right amount of money at a problem?

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 30, 2021
    Several agencies are offering up significant hiring bonuses to qualified recruits including operators and mechanics.
    Transit
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    Mobile Applications

    Transit launches subscription-based Royale

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 19, 2021
    The $24.99 per year option will be available in cities where Transit does not have an existing partnership with a transit agency and will roll out to partner agencies in 2022....

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    Denver RTD
    Management

    Denver RTD launches Transit Assistance Grant program

    Jan. 8, 2024
    The new grant program will award funds to agencies that present the most need as a nonprofit with the requirement of participating in annual eligibility and documentation process...
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    Infrastructure

    Denver Regional Council of Governments to lead South Boulder Road Study

    Jan. 3, 2024
    In partnership with Boulder County, the cities of Boulder, Lafayette and Louisville and Denver RTD, the goal of the study is to develop a shared vision for the corridor by identifying...
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    Management

    Denver RTD's Zero Fare for Better Air program reduced greenhouse gas emissions

    Dec. 1, 2023
    The Zero Fare for Better Air brought on a reduction of approximately 9 million vehicle miles traveled during July and August by encouraging the use of public transit.
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    Vehicles

    Denver RTD begins switching light-rail vehicle seats to vinyl

    Nov. 29, 2023
    As opposed to fabric seats, vinyl seats can be wiped down easily and need to be replaced less often.
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    Infrastructure

    CDOT launches BRT program

    Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
    Nov. 13, 2023
    The BRT program will help to reduce delays and provide efficient transportation for Denver, Colo.
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    Safety & Security

    City of Denver seeing improvements brought on by partnership with Denver RTD

    Nov. 6, 2023
    The Denver RTD partnered with the city and county of Denver in early 2022 to better understand the needs of the community it serves.
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    Maintenance

    Denver RTD to begin maintenance work on commuter rail track

    Oct. 24, 2023
    Denver RTD has initiated a rail track maintenance program to correct shifted and unsettled ballasts beneath commuter tracks.
    Management

    Denver RTD reports Zero Fare for Better Air initiative increases ridership

    Oct. 20, 2023
    The two-month Zero Fare for Better Air initiative brought Denver RTD's ridership back to pre-COVID 19 numbers.
    RTD
    RTD completes annual comprehensive agency activity survey for 2023
    Management

    Denver RTD completes annual comprehensive agency activity survey

    Oct. 17, 2023
    The survey findings indicate 76 percent of bus customers and 78 percent of rail customers are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with Denver RTD services. Additionally, the percentage...