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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…
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Regional Transportation District to offer free fares in August to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Transportation District will eliminate ridership fares in August in an attempt to reduce ground-level ozone. The Zero Fare for Better Air program aims to incentivize Coloradans to ditch their vehicles and take the train or bus, transit officials said. Colorado’s high ozone season is between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, according to the…
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Changes coming to Union Station to reduce crime in area
Changes to Denver’s Union Station bus terminal are coming as the Regional Transportation District and city officials try to curb the amount of crime in the area. Some of the changes include restricting the bus terminal to passengers only, installing barriers and improving the terminal’s lighting. These changes will be implemented over time, RTD’s General…
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RTD, union agree on new contract that will raise employee wages
The Regional Transportation District and its union approved a collective bargaining agreement on Friday that will raise wages by more than 25 percent over a three-year period. Union-represented employees will receive at least a 16 percent increase at first, followed by 4 percent increases through 2024. This means starting wages for bus and rail operators…