RTD Asked Polis For A Dialogue About The Boulder And Longmont Train. They Got A Lecture Instead
RTD’s new CEO and General Manager Debra Johnson invited Polis to join a board meeting for an “open and transparent dialogue” about the rail line. But there wasn’t much dialogue.
After Polis’ Arm Twist, RTD Looks To Restart Boulder Rail Project
The Regional Transportation District is drawing up plans to kickstart its dormant Boulder and Longmont rail project.
CDOT Blew Up The Large Boulder That Fell Onto A Southwestern Colorado Highway
Remember that ‘large boulder the size of a large boulder’ that fell onto a highway in southwest Colorado last week?
New RTD Director Talks About Impact Of Pandemic & What’s Next For Public Transit
After seeing tens of thousands of its passengers stay home in 2020, the Regional Transportation District hopes they’ll be back on buses and trains this year. Still, there are a lot of unknowns: when will vaccines be distributed more widely? Will more people continue to work from home? RTD’s new leader Debra Johnson has been thinking about all those questions. She spoke with Colorado Matters host Avery Lill.
On The Suburban Fringes Of Denver, The Town Of Parker Looks To Leave RTD
The suburban town of about 50,000 saw its two bus lines cut last year as RTD struggled through the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
RTD Revamps Hiring Policy After Settling Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination
RTD says it will no longer automatically reject job applicants with a certain number of points on their driver’s license.
Polis ‘Extremely Concerned’ By RTD Leader’s Questioning Of Boulder Train
The governor says RTD has a “statutory and ethical duty” to voters to complete the FasTracks plan.
RTD To Bring Back Laid-Off Drivers As State Looks Into Retention Issues
More than 250 union workers were to be cut, but $200 million in new federal stimulus money will allow RTD to undo that.
New RTD Boss Questions Wisdom Of Long-Promised Boulder Train
“While we’re fixated on rail because it’s sexy and everyone wants to ride the iron horse, we have to keep in mind what might be more viable,” Debra Johnson said.
RTD Could Get More Power To Lower Fares And Raise Parking Fees
RTD is also looking to get more flexibility to contract out services to companies like Uber and Lyft.
As Gasoline Tax Revenues Fall, Polis And Legislative Leaders Eye New Fees To Shore Up Colorado’s Transportation Funding
Colorado’s 22-cent gasoline tax can’t keep up with more people using the state’s roads with more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Colorado’s Transportation Agencies Are In Line For Big Federal Stimulus Dollars
CDOT and RTD are both set to receive millions in relief money, funding transit projects and helping maintain workers.
In Pueblo, A Small But Vital Bus System Keeps Rolling As Others Stall
The route 11 bus was not exactly where Jesse Espinoza wanted to be on a recent morning.
There Are Too Many Unused Parking Spots Near Transit Stations And It’s Pushing Up Rent, RTD Report Says
RTD found that 40 percent of parking spaces at market-rate developments near transit stations go unused at peak hours.
Front Range Rail Project Gets A Rough $2B Price Tag As RTD Looks To Jump On Board
What would start as a few round trips a day between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs would grow into something much faster and longer — and costlier.
You Can Now Buy RTD Tickets On Your Lyft App (And A Handful Of Others Too)
RTD mobile tickets are also available on the Uber app, the Transit app and its own app.
