RTD Finalizes Contract With Its New Interim Leader
Paul Ballard starts his new job by Feb. 26, and he will earn an annual salary of $350,000.
Officials Caution Drivers And Prepare For Avalanches As Another Snow Storm Slams Colorado
Winds gusting up to 60 mph combined with heavy snow will make for terrible driving conditions in the mountains before the storm moves into the Front Range.
The Snow Is Here, So Expect ‘A Headache Of A Rush Hour’ Going Home Today
The weekend’s warm weather helped roads melt off freezing rain at first. But in the evening, conditions will be ripe for icy streets.
Colorado Tries To Get Skiers Out Of Cars And Onto Buses To Tamp Down Traffic
Denver has great skiing nearby, but traffic congestion can ruin weekend trips. Resorts are subsidizing ski buses, but so far it hasn’t panned out as the solution.
RTD Chooses Paul Ballard, Former CEO Of Fort Worth’s Transit, To Be The Agency’s Interim Leader
RTD’s new interim CEO says he only plans to take the job on a temporary basis and wouldn’t be a candidate for the permanent position.
This New Bill Wants To Make RTD Healthier And More Accountable. Will It Work?
The bill would add board members dedicated to disability protections and equity.
Lakewood Will Issue Little More Than 400 Home Building Permits This Year
The city is figuring out how to implement Question 200, which voters approved last summer and caps residential growth to 1 percent annually.
How Many Cheaters Ride RTD’s Trains For Free? Not That Many, Turns Out
RTD estimates it lost about $850,000 to rail system fare evasion in 2018.
Most RTD Workers Don’t Have Much Confidence In The Agency’s Leaders, Survey Says
But the majority of employees still enjoy their jobs and plan to stay with RTD at least another year.
Many Colorado Resort Homes Sit Empty. So Why Not Tax ‘Em For Affordable Housing?
One town leader in the Vail Valley thought it might help with affordable housing issues, and an economist agrees. But a wealthy homeowner said it would make him a “second-class citizen.”
Here’s The List Of Who Might Lead RTD This Year, In The Midst of Turmoil Over Service Cuts
RTD has put forward the names of the five finalists in the running for the top position in the agency, albeit on a temporary basis.
Lawmakers Agree Colorado’s Roads Need More TLC. They Definitely Don’t Agree On How To Pay For It
Find new revenue, or reprioritize the existing budget? That question will be one battle at the state Capitol this legislative session.
As CDOT Eyes New Bus Lines In Rural Colorado, Tiny Dinosaur Stands To Lose Out
Dinosaur, Colorado, lies on a line that could be cut under a new CDOT plan.
Lawsuit Alleges RTD’s Hiring Practices Are Discriminatory Against African Americans
The complaint says the agency’s policy of automatically rejecting applicants who’ve had points added to their licenses bars African American applicants.
RTD Just Got A Bit Better At Telling You Where Your Ride Is
RTD is launching a new rider alert system but text messages aren’t here yet.
If You’re Among The Nearly 2 Million Coloradans Traveling Over Christmas, Here’s How To Avoid The Worst Traffic
Unlike the Thanksgiving holiday, when most travel happens in just a handful of days, Christmas travel will be more spread out.
