RTD
Transit Riders to RTD Board: Honor the Public Process and Approve New Fare Pass Discounts
Elected officials still have to vote on a new fare package. Constituents don't want them to pick it apart.
August 23, 2018
Parking Limits at 41st and Fox Would Be (Small) Win Against Government-Mandated Traffic
There's a reason economist Donald Shoup calls parking minimums a “fertility drug” for traffic.
August 16, 2018
It’ll Be a While Before Denverites See Gains from City’s First-Ever Transit Plan, Unveiled Monday
The Denveright transit plan was released today. Here's what it does and doesn't do.
August 6, 2018
Lower Fares for Low-Income Riders in Hands of RTD Board that May or May Not Approve Them
Cherry-picking from a new fare structure proposal would have rippling — and possibly crippling — effects on the RTD Board's own goals.
July 31, 2018
What If Denver’s Policymakers Treated Public Transit the Way They Treat Private Parking?
We are already charged indirectly for "free" parking. Why not charge indirectly for public transit instead?
July 17, 2018
Next Week Is Your Chance to Weigh in On RTD’s Fare Pass Overhaul, Which Isn’t a Slam Dunk
Before Board members vote on the package (likely this fall), RTD will hold eight meetings -- three in Denver -- where the public an show support for the changes, which include an income-based discount.
July 13, 2018
RTD Moves to Cut Bus Service as 2019 Fare Hike Looms
Board members will likely raise one-way fares to help pay for low-income passes and other discount programs meant to give more people more access.
July 10, 2018
Why Affordable Housing Is So Important for Development Near Transit in Denver
What happens when you build housing around transit, but it's not affordable to the people who ride transit the most?
June 20, 2018
Report: RTD, Colorado Schools Should Prioritize Electric Buses to Save Money, Reduce Pollution
If the Regional Transportation District and Colorado school districts invested in electric buses, they would not only help curb harmful diesel emissions, a new report finds, but would save many millions in the long run.
May 8, 2018
RTD Is Upping Transparency With Video, Audio, and Transcripts for Board of Directors Meetings
Transit agency won't spend money needed for live broadcasts and real-time closed captioning, though.
May 1, 2018
