Regional Transportation District

As ‘transit-oriented’ law takes hold in Colorado, some see erosion of home rule

A new law that mandates more than 30 Front Range municipalities incorporate state housing density goals along transit routes will lead to messy conflicts over contractual obligations and yet another erosion of Colorado’s long history of local control over zoning and building regulation, according to critics.

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RTD proposes $1.2B budget to improve service, and for maintenance, recruitment and retention

The Regional Transportation District is proposing a $1.2 billion budget for next year, arguing this level of spending will increase its levels of service, continue hiring for key frontline positions and sustain preventative maintenance projects.

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RTD to restore more Boulder bus routes in 2025, but future expansion could hinge on ballot measure

After years of slashed services during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Regional Transportation District is planning to expand several City of Boulder bus routes next year. This includes increased service on the AB1 and AB2 routes between Boulder and Denver International Airport, as well as routes 208 and 205, which serve Boulder High School.

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Coloradans upset as slowdowns and speed restrictions continue on RTD light rail lines

It has been a long, frustrating summer for riders on RTD’s light rail system, with multiple disruptive repair projects underway. The mass transportation system is undergoing a construction blitz, trying to make up for years of delayed maintenance in one summer. There is still no timeline for when the repairs will be finished.

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