Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about RTD

A rendering of Colfax at Downing with center-running bus lanes. Image: DPW

Denver Public Works Unveils Plan for True Bus Rapid Transit on East Colfax Avenue

By David Sachs | Jul 27, 2017 | 4 Comments

Denver Public Works wants to give buses their own lanes down a center strip of the city's busiest bus corridor, complete with "enhanced" stations that speed up the boarding process by letting riders pay beforehand and board at any door. Traffic signals will give buses priority at intersections.

What the Public Needs From an RTD Transit Pass

By David Sachs | Jun 21, 2017 | 5 Comments

Available passes don't reach residents with low incomes, many of whom — students in particular — depend on transit.

Part of the carscape around Orchard Station. Photo: David Sachs

Greenwood Village Voters: A Walkable Community? Not in Our Backyard!

By David Sachs | Jun 8, 2017 | 51 Comments

In a special election Tuesday, residents shot down the idea of building homes and businesses within walking distance of each other. They would rather continue with their familiar auto-centric sprawl.

Will RTD Create Transit Discounts That Work for Everyone?

By David Sachs | Jun 7, 2017 | 7 Comments

Restrictions to RTD's buy-in-bulk pass programs, like the EcoPass for businesses and CollegePass for students, marginalize low-income Denver metro residents and steer would-be riders away from transit.

More like "load, wait up to three days, and then go."

The Pros and Cons of RTD’s Long Overdue “Smart” Fare Card

By David Sachs | May 23, 2017 | 10 Comments

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 […]

Buchtel Boulevard, which is four lanes, will shrink to two lanes, for the most part. This section is east of High Street. Image: OV Consulting

Here’s the Plan for a Buchtel Bike Lane and Safer Intersections Around South Denver RTD Stations

By David Sachs | May 10, 2017 | 6 Comments

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 […]

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