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Racist signs found at bus stops in Denver

By 08/29/2024 | updated 2 years ago

Racist and anti-immigrant signs were found Thursday morning bolted to three bus stops along East Colfax Avenue, according to the Regional Transportation District.

An RTD bus driver first reported one of the signs about 5 a.m., according to RTD. The metal signs were attached to the bus stop’s pole at East Colfax Avenue and Oneida Street in Denver.

Two other signs were found at bus stops near the intersections of East Colfax Avenue and Garfield and of East Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street, RTD said.

RTD said it is coordinating with Denver Police to investigate each incident.

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“RTD strongly condemns the hateful, discriminatory message portrayed by the signs,” the agency said in a news release. “There is no place for racism or discrimination at RTD or within the communities we serve. The signs do not reflect the organization’s adopted values or promote a welcoming transit environment for all, nor should such vile messaging be tolerated or supported by anyone.”

Similar signs were found at Chicago Transit Authority bus stops. RTD is reaching out to other transit agencies around the country to determine who is involved in the coordinated racist activity.

Officials asked anyone who saw suspicious behavior near the RTD bus stops early on Thursday morning to contact RTD. Anonymous reports can be made using RTD’s Transit Watch app or by calling Transit Police dispatch at 303-299-2911. Tipsters can also text 303-434-9100.

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