Regional Transportation District (RTD)

Denver, CO 80202

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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. 

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A Denver RTD train overlooking the city.
Management

Denver RTD adopts $1.2 billion operating budget for 2025

Dec. 5, 2024
The agency’s $1.2 billion operating budget for 2025 plans for multiple initiatives that work to improve service and increase ridership.
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A rendering of a Denver RTD train.
Infrastructure

Denver RTD seeking proposals to complete remaining phases of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project

Dec. 3, 2024
The first phase was completed ahead of schedule in September and focused on 30-year-old infrastructure at five key intersections in the Downtown Loop.
Denver Regional Transportation District
Denver RTD bus.
Management

Denver RTD proposes $1.2 billion operating budget

Nov. 13, 2024
The agency’s proposed operating expense budget in 2025 reflects year-over-year increases in salaries, wages and benefits.
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Denver RTD adopts resolution focused on eliminating transit-related traffic fatalities and injuries.
Management

Denver RTD Board approves new Vision Zero strategy

Oct. 24, 2024
Vision Zero’s principles align with Denver RTD’s mission to increase personal safety in transportation spaces.
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Copper wire thefts continue to plague Denver RTD’s light-rail system.
Safety & Security

Copper wire thefts continue to plague Denver RTD’s light-rail system

Oct. 18, 2024
Since April 2024, the Denver RTD Police Department has responded to 21 incidents of copper wire theft across the light-rail network, resulting in an estimated loss of approximately...
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Denver RTD has partnered with communities to add Bike-n-Ride shelters along the US 36 corridor in Superior, Louisville, Broomfield, Westminster and Boulder.
Shelters, Benches and Equipment

Three new Bike-n-Ride shelters opened by Denver RTD in Broomfield County

Oct. 14, 2024
Denver RTD has partnered with communities to add Bike-n-Ride shelters along the US 36 corridor in Superior, Louisville, Broomfield, Westminster and Boulder.
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Denver RTD completes safety measures along Welton Corridor.
Maintenance

Denver RTD completes safety measures along Welton Corridor

Oct. 10, 2024
The work was done on a part of the line between 20th/Welton and 30th/Downing stations that had experienced the highest number of accidents of any corridor in the light-rail system...
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In its fourth consecutive year of commissioned surveying of the community, the Denver Regional Transportation District is working to better understand its strengths as an agency and identify opportunities for improvement.
Management

Denver RTD community survey results show improved rider satisfaction

Oct. 9, 2024
The agency last conducted its survey in August to better understand its strengths as an agency and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Denver RTD completes comprehensive study to assess feasibility of providing Northwest Rail peak service between Denver and Longmont, Colo.
Rail

Denver RTD completes comprehensive study to assess feasibility of providing Northwest Rail peak service between Denver and Longmont, Colo.

Sept. 23, 2024
The two-year study identified viable vehicle technologies, fleet and infrastructure needs, risk and mitigation strategies, capital and operating cost estimates and ridership projections...
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Denver RTD crews working overnight to expedite rail repairs along Southeast Corridor.
Maintenance

Denver RTD MOW employees replace more than 2,500 feet of rail on Southeast Corridor

Sept. 19, 2024
The work along the Southeast Rail Corridor supports Denver RTD’s Back to Basics initiative to maintain all the agency’s assets in a state of good repair.

Articles & News

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Transit Bids-RFP

RFP 124FR015 – Downtown Rail Replacement Project

Dec. 20, 2024
TD RFP Number 124FR015 – Downtown Rail Replacement Project 21% DBE Goal – Progressive Design Build Project Release Date: December 2, 2024 Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory...
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FTA is funding $150 million of Denver RTD's East Colfax Avenue BRT.
Infrastructure

Denver RTD breaks ground on East Colfax Avenue BRT

Oct. 7, 2024
The 8.6-mile BRT line, which received $150 million in funding from the FTA, will offer dedicated, center running transit lanes from Broadway to Yosemite Street and shorten rider...
Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Safety & Security

Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Sept. 27, 2024
The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
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Technology

Denver RTD extends contract with Masabi, launches TSP project with INIT/Mattersoft

June 18, 2024
The agency is working to improve accessibility and efficiency through an extension of its contract with Masabi and a new contract with Mattersoft for a Traffic Signal Priority...
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Safety & Security

Denver RTD to add police officers, K-9s to agency to help with safety efforts

June 6, 2024
The agency has added 17 new officers to the police department and will be adding three new K-9s to the force.
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Safety & Security

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

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.
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Safety & Security

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

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

Dec. 28, 2023
The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
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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

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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Denver RTD to conduct train testing on L Line beginning Sept. 16.
Vehicles

Denver RTD to conduct train testing on L Line beginning Sept. 16

Sept. 16, 2024
The agency is conducting the train testing to ensure newly installed safety improvements for the double-track section of Welton function as intended ahead of the return of L Line...
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Denver RTD to begin maintenance work on Kalamath Street crossing.
Maintenance

Denver RTD to begin maintenance work on Kalamath Street crossing

Sept. 13, 2024
This maintenance work will help to capitalize on a window of time that is now available to the agency after completing its Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project three weeks ahead...
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Denver RTD continues removing speed restrictions along Southeast Corridor.
Maintenance

Denver RTD continues removing speed restrictions along Southeast Corridor

Sept. 12, 2024
A majority of the initial 10 mph speed restrictions issued by Denver RTD in early June have now been removed.
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Denver RTD launches new Transit Police cadet program for full-time college students.
Safety & Security

Denver RTD launches new Transit Police cadet program for full-time college students

Sept. 4, 2024
Police cadets will gain insight about the day-to-day work of an officer in a transit police environment while potentially earning a three-hour credit for most college programs...
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Denver RTD completes Phase 1 of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project ahead of schedule.
Infrastructure

Denver RTD completes first phase of Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project ahead of schedule

Sept. 3, 2024
The first phase of the project, which was initially scheduled to run through mid-September, focused on reconstructing light-rail track and infrastructure at five key intersections...
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Denver RTD launches second round of mobility funding.
Alt. Mobility

Denver RTD launches second round of mobility funding

Aug. 26, 2024
The second round of Partnership Program funding will go to four initiatives that are working to improve mobility and community accessibility.
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New light-rail speed restrictions implemented by Denver RTD along Southeast Corridor.
Maintenance

New light-rail speed restrictions implemented by Denver RTD along Southeast Corridor

Aug. 19, 2024
The current speed restrictions will continue to be lifted as track repair work and preventative maintenance is completed.
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Infrastructure

Denver RTD and city partners receive additional funding allocation from USDOT for East Colfax Avenue BRT

Aug. 8, 2024
USDOT has apportioned an additional $23 million in Fixed Guideway CIG Allocation funding for construction of the East Colfax BRT project, bringing the total federal apportionment...
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Management

State of Colorado performance audit reveals Denver RTD met all nine of state’s financial health ratios as of calendar year 2022

Aug. 6, 2024
The comprehensive audit, which was conducted during multiple months between June 2023 and July 2024, also reviewed Denver RTD’s cost efficiency metrics, capital asset projects...