For Dana Woodward, riding the bus means independence. “I don’t drive. So it helps me get around town for doctor’s appointments, movies, getting lunch with friends, the farmer’s market in Boulder. All that kind of fun stuff.” Woodward has been […]
The Future of Public Transit in Longmont
The League of Women Voters in Boulder County is holding a panel discussion on February 8th in Longmont on The Future of Public Transit in Longmont. Will Toor, with the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project. He is advocating for Bus Rapid […]
Real time Information for Public Transit Users
RTD is now providing real time data to app developers. That GPS real time information will allow travelers to track where their bus is and when it will arrive at a stop. The Transit App is already using RTD real […]
Ride Walk See
Bobbie Benson of Boulder and Laurie Gibb of Denver are the organizers of the inaugural “Ride. Walk. See.” event being held Saturday September 12th in Denver. The event offers three self-guided tour loops beginning from Union Station, with the aim […]
Flatiron Flyer: New Rapid Transit for US 36
On Tuesday, in front of a crowd of riders and media watching at RTD’s Broomfield Park-n-Ride station, a group of local government figures and RTD officials cut the ribbon on RTD’s new Flatiron Flyer Bus rapid transit. The new bus […]
RTD hold public meetings on proposed fare changes
RTD is holding a series of meetings around the metro area to get public input into some proposed changes to its fare structure. One such meeting was in Boulder on April 6th where approximately 70 people gathered, many voicing opposition […]
RTD Proposed Fare Hikes Met with Resistance
The proposed Regional Transportation District (RTD) fare hikes have been challenged by community members and those who work for social justice. A fare increase of $2.60 per ride and a monthly pass increase from $79 to $104 is proposed by […]
Access for the disabled on public transport
On July 5th & 6th, 1978 a group of disability rights activists staged a protest against RTD in Denver by surrounding two inaccessible buses at the corner of Colfax & Broadway in wheelchairs. They stayed for 24 hours, even sleeping […]