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Denver City Council approves amendment for Colfax BRT project, paving the way for increased ridership
The Denver City Council unanimously approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The ambitious project, halving the car lanes on Colfax Avenue, will likely cause headaches for motorists and businesses – but may bring a surge in ridership…
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As crime in Denver soars, RTD finds itself in the frontlines
The Lakewood Police Department described a disturbing scene that unfolded on Feb. 13 at a Regional Transportation District light rail station. Two teenage girls allegedly assaulted a man at the Wadsworth Boulevard light rail station, the police said. The teens seemingly attacked the man at random, holding him down, kicking him and calling him racial slurs,…
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As crime in Denver soars, RTD finds itself in the frontlines
The Lakewood Police Department described a disturbing scene that unfolded on Feb. 13 at a Regional Transportation District light rail station. Two teenage girls allegedly assaulted a man at the Wadsworth Boulevard light rail station, the police said. The teens seemingly attacked the man at random, holding him down, kicking him and calling him racial slurs,…
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As crime in Denver soars, RTD finds itself in the frontlines
The Lakewood Police Department described a disturbing scene that unfolded on Feb. 13 at a Regional Transportation District light rail station. Two teenage girls allegedly assaulted a man at the Wadsworth Boulevard light rail station, the police said. The teens seemingly attacked the man at random, holding him down, kicking him and calling him racial slurs,…
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RTD’s two-month Zero Fare for Better Air program ends Thursday
The Regional Transportation District’s “Zero Fare for Better Air” free transit ozone reduction initiative will end as of midnight Thursday . The state-funded program – which expanded by one month this year – provided no-cost access to all RTD’s services during the months of July and August. The collaborative, statewide initiative was funded through a…
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RTD is not liable for $115 million claimed by light rail contractor, court rules
A district court in Denver ruled in favor of the Regional Transportation District in a $115 million dispute over the costs of ensuring vehicle safety at railroad crossings on the A, B and G light rail lines. The dispute over problems with the Eagle Project has been winding its way through the regulatory and legal system…
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Denver mayor, leaders announce effort to restore public’s trust in safety of downtown
Denver mayor Michael Hancock, along with other city and state leaders, announced Thursday afternoon a new public safety initiative that includes hiring more officers and prosecutors, expanding Support Team Assisted Response – or STAR – unit, and a safety oriented app. The effort, he said, seeks to restore public faith in the safety of the downtown area. Hancock…
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Aurora Mayor Coffman criticizes RTD for its response to R-Line derailment
More than 11 weeks after the Regional Transportation District’s R-Line light rail train derailed, service has not returned and the shuttle buses bridging the gap for riders stopped. That drew the ire of Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman. “RTD is clearly a bloated bureaucracy in search of a mission and providing a reliable transit service to…
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RTD to provide free public transportation on Election Day
To encourage voter participation, Colorado’s Regional Transportation District will provide free public transportation on Election Day and National Early Vote Day. RTD announced Tuesday that its services will be available to all users at no cost on Oct. 28 and Nov. 8, as part of a partnership with the Secretary of State’s Office. RTD offers…
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Regional Transportation District approves new security contract
The Regional Transportation District’s board of directors approved a new contract Tuesday with Allied Universal Security Services to provide security at bus and rail stations and enforce fares. In 2019, RTD awarded Allied Universal a three-year contract with three one-year options to provide systemwide security services, interim RTD Transit Police Chief Steve Martingano said. The contract expires…