RTD
Coverage of RTD in the Nexus archive.
- RTD will not increase fares to close more than $200M deficit, but will move forward with service reductions
RTD will avoid fare increases to address a $200 million deficit but will implement 10% service reductions to save $20 million. The board approved a 9-6 vote to prioritize cost-saving measures, including service adjustments based on ridership needs and efficiency standards, with changes effective by May or June 2024. A High-Volume Event Service pilot with the Broncos was also approved.
- Carman: RTD is a mess, but even discussing the elimination of the 16th Street Shuttle is absurd
The article criticizes RTD as a poorly functioning transit system but argues that proposing the elimination of the 16th Street Shuttle is unreasonable. It suggests reducing subsidies to motorists could free up resources to improve mass transit.
- RTD budget cuts could include several routes and FreeRide
RTD budget cuts could impact several routes and the FreeRide service. Over 60 million people use RTD buses and trains annually.
- RTD's $250M budget deficit discussions has some paratransit riders concerned
RTD is addressing a $250 million budget deficit by reviewing potential service changes, including paratransit adjustments, which have raised concerns among riders with disabilities. Paratransit rider Derek Selbo highlighted fears that reduced bus routes could limit access to essential services under ADA guidelines. RTD states no formal proposals or reductions to paratransit have been recommended yet.
- Boulder County residents speak out on cost of living, transit, climate at Denver7 | Your Voice event
Boulder County residents discussed rising living costs, transportation challenges, and climate concerns during a Denver7 Your Voice event. Attendees highlighted financial struggles, potential Medicaid cuts, and fears over RTD service reductions, while also praising the community's natural beauty and sense of connection.
- Suspect still at large in newly released video of RTD stabbing
A suspect remains at large after a newly released video shows a man stabbing another person on an RTD bus in early June.
- Suspect still at large in newly released video of RTD stabbing
A suspect remains at large following a newly released video depicting a stabbing incident on an RTD bus in early June. Authorities are seeking the individual who attacked another person on the bus.
- RTD could cut Superior's only neighborhood bus route, town says
RTD is proposing to discontinue Route 228, the only neighborhood bus route in Superior, amid a $250 million budget shortfall. Advocates, including Jack Rosenthal and Commuting Solutions, argue the route is a critical lifeline for regional connectivity, while Superior officials invested $100,000 in bus stop improvements. A vote on the route's future is scheduled for July, with public meetings in June 2026.
- Cries for help lead to rescue of man stuck nearly 24 hours in Wheat Ridge trench
A man was rescued after being trapped in a 15-foot construction trench in Wheat Ridge for nearly 24 hours. A passerby discovered him through his cries for help and alerted authorities via an RTD driver, leading to his extraction by firefighters using a Stokes basket. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.