Tag: Federal COVID Relief

By Scott K. James | Commentary, ScottKJames.com RTD may have real financial trouble, but riders and taxpayers deserve plain answers before service cuts or another ballot ask. Here is a sentence every taxpayer understands: Great, so I may get less service and still be asked for more money. That is the kitchen-table translation of RTD’s latest problem. Denver7 reports that the Regional Transportation District board is looking at ways to close a $250 million budget deficit, including possible service reductions and a future ballot measure for more revenue. RTD says it has been operating at a deficit since federal COVID-19 relief money ran out in 2024, and the current path is not sustainable. Well, yes. Temporary money has a bad habit of being temporary. I reali...