Tag: Transit
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Large crowds expected in Denver Saturday night — Don’t miss the last train home
RTD reminds transit riders of last train and bus schedules in advance of Paul McCartney concert The Regional Transportation District is preparing for large crowds at the Paul McCartney concert Saturday at Coors Field, along with a Colorado Avalanche game at Ball Arena and the Great American Beer Festival at the Colorado Convention Center. Riders…
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Colorado’s infrastructure receives C- grade in 2025 civil engineer report card
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Only a third of Colorado’s roads are in good condition — compared to 45% nationally — and, as a result, motorists here are paying almost $2,000 annually due to congested and deteriorated roadways. That’s according to the American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 report card released…
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Molson Coors offers free RTD rides on New Year’s Eve
Need a ride home after New Year’s Eve holiday celebrations? Molson Coors Beverage Co., in collaboration with the Regional Transportation District, is offering “Zero Fare New Year’s Eve” free rides on RTD’s transit system. “To ensure that those celebrating in Denver have a reliable ride, we are excited to activate the Free Rides program once…
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As ‘transit-oriented’ law takes hold in Colorado, some see erosion of home rule | ANALYSIS
A new law that mandates more than 30 Front Range municipalities incorporate state housing density goals along transit routes will lead to messy conflicts over contractual obligations and yet another erosion of Colorado’s long history of local control over zoning and building regulation, according to critics. Supporters, on the other hand, argue that the high cost…
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Denver RTD makes its Zero Fare for Youth program permanent
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver metro young people will be able to use all Regional Transportation District services at no cost from now on. The RTD Board of Directors voted Tuesday to make the free fare program permanent to give youth ages 19 and under access to transportation to…
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Copper wire thefts causing delays and malfunctions on RTD light rail system
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Theft of copper wire from Regional Transportation District light rail facilities is impacting service systemwide, causing train delays and malfunctions of crossing arms and signaling devices, and necessitating bus shuttles along the R, A and G lines. Demand for copper “has created a market for…
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RTD sets last call for trains after Taylor Swift concerts
Swifties taking advantage of RTD’s “Zero Fare for Better Air” program to travel to and from the weekend concerts by bus or light rail should be aware of increased ridership and last call hours for trips home after the concert and after-party revelries. Baseball fans attending the Rockies versus the Yankees should also be prepared…