service reductions
Coverage of service reductions 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.
- RTD exploring service reductions, ballot measure to address $250M budget deficit
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is considering service reductions and a ballot measure for additional revenue to address a $250 million budget deficit caused by the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding. The agency is evaluating options like increasing real estate income, reducing office space, and improving fare collection, while riders express concerns about potential impacts on their transportation reliance.