Chariot, Van Company Hired to Enhance Transit in Denver, is Shutting Down
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It's an embarrassing end to a service that, just two months ago, was enthusiastically hyped as a new transit option by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
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Are RTD's High Fares Bad for Denverites?
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This opinion piece responds to last week’s Streetsblog story: Denver’s New Bus and Train Fares Are the Most Expensive in the Nation. RTD’s fares just went up, and they are high. An adult cash ticket with local service is now $3.00, up from $2.60, making RTD’s fare one of the highest across the country. But […]
In Colorado, Climate Change Already Slowing You and Your Stuff, Action Needed
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To keep Colorado’s people and their stuff moving, elected officials must recognize that adapting to a changing climate will require doing things that are unpopular — and it’s time for them to show leadership.
RTD Plans to Cut More Bus Service Starting in 2019, Along with a Few Enhancements
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It's that time again. Every three months, the Regional Transportation District tries to re-calibrate the bus and train system, and Denver metro residents brace for change.
It’s Official: In 2019, RTD Fares Could Cost You More or Less, Depending on Age and Income
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The elected RTD Board of Directors approved a new fare structure Tuesday by a vote of 10 to 5, and things will get harder before they get easier for less priveledged residents.
RTD Board Advances Massive Fare Pass Restructuring with Discounts for Riders in Need
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How will the transit agency ease the burden on bus and train riders while increasing ridership and revenue? It's complicated.