RTD
The Pros and Cons of RTD’s Long Overdue “Smart” Fare Card
You might want to curb your enthusiasm about Denver finally getting a new fare payment system with the release of its MyRide card to the general public. Yes, it will be a faster way to pay fares, but it comes with plenty of inconvenient quirks that will limit its appeal. A refresher: The MyRide fare technology lets people … Continued
May 23, 2017
Here’s the Plan for a Buchtel Bike Lane and Safer Intersections Around South Denver RTD Stations
It’s not easy to reach the University of Denver and Colorado RTD stations by foot or by bike, which is why Denver Public Works, the University of Denver, Denver Community Planning and Development, and nonprofit Transportation Solutions have been working on a plan to redesign nearby streets. On Tuesday, the group shared the latest version of its … Continued
May 10, 2017
To Meet On-Time Bus Service Goals, RTD Will Aim Lower
RTD's on-time goals for buses have been out of reach for years, according to transit agency staffers. Rather than try to attain them, RTD is poised to draw the goalposts closer in 2018.
April 18, 2017
DPW to Extend Broadway Bike Lane to Cherry Creek Trail, But Not Until 2018 at the Earliest
Next steps include extending the bike lane to the Cherry Creek Trail, making the rush-hour bus lanes on Broadway and part of Lincoln a transit-only lane around the clock, and improving crosswalks.
April 14, 2017
RTD May Go Live With Mobile Ticketing Within a Year
RTD will join cities around the world by offering mobile ticketing, a payment method that lets riders buy fares from smart phones.
April 12, 2017
The R-Line Could Use More Walkable Development, But Freeways Make It Hard
Like much of RTD's rail network, the R-Line covers a sprawling distance (22 miles) without always serving dense areas.
February 28, 2017
Fixing Denver Transit: Making a Place for the Bus
The last time Denver Public Works gave buses their own space on a public street was 1982 — 35 years ago — when the 16th Street Mall opened.
February 22, 2017
Solo Car Commuters Now Outnumber Transit Commuters Downtown
It's the first time car commuting downtown outnumbered transit commuting since reliable measurement began, despite two new commuter rail lines and a better regional bus service.
January 23, 2017
Subways and Pods: A History of Denver Transit and Why We Shouldn’t Obsess Over Tech
What if, instead of light rail cars clanging alongside downtown traffic, Denver's trains burrowed underground? Or if Denver had a network of tracks elevated on stilts throughout the city that flung personal pods from neighborhood to neighborhood?
January 20, 2017
Retrofitting University and Colorado Light Rail Stations for People
The two RTD stations are along the E, F, and H lines and combine for more than 9,000 trips per day. But ridership could be much higher if the stations were accessible.
January 18, 2017
