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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday to RTD's Rail System!

On this day, October 7th 1994, RTD reintroduced Denver to rail transit, with trains running between 30th & Downing and I-25 & Broadway (now part of the D and L Lines).

This was just the beginning, and the story for rail is far from over!

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 16d

Urge the #RTDBoard to vote NO on Paratransit Cuts next meeting (9/30).

Reject outright this shameful targeted fare increase, w/ #RTDMgmt singling out riders w/ disabilities for cuts while NOT giving the Board the info needed to fix the broken Access-a-Ride service.

docs.google.com/forms/d/1LZ8...

RTD Proposed Fare Increase for Access on Demand, September 30th, 2025

To: Julien Bouquet, Board Chair; Ian Harwick, Chair, Operations, Safety & Security Committee; RTD Board Cc: Debra Johnson, RTD GM/CEO ...

docs.google.com

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 18d

* RTD Board Meeting - Advance Notice *

Mark your calendar for 5:30pm on Tue Sep 30th for the #RTDBoardMeeting. We encourage all to attend, either in-person or via Zoom, and give public comment on current RTD issues.

1660 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202

www.greaterdenvertransit.com/rtdboard/

Board of Directors - Greater Denver Transit

The Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system is governed by a publicly elected, 15 member Board of Directors. Details regarding the Board Off...

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 20d

Can’t make our #GDTMonthlyMeeting tonight in person?

Here’s the link for the YouTube live feed:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbRD...

GDT September Meeting

YouTube video by Greater Denver Transit

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 20d

September's #GDTMonthlyMeeting is tonight at 6pm!

Join us at Cadence Union Station's 13th Floor Sky Lounge. To enter, scan the QR code below or type the door code to enter.

September Code is: 706-373

RSVP Here: www.greaterdenvertransit.com/monthlymeeti...

Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 21d

GDT’s Sept Monthly Meeting is Tomorrow!

Join us to talk support for #ParatransitRiders, new #RTDLeadership aboard, & #RTDAccountability.

Honored to host AG candidate @mdoughertyco.bsky.social discussing how his office can support transit.

RSVP:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/monthlymeetings/

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 22d

GDT’s Sept Monthly Meeting is this Thursday!

Join us to talk support for #ParatransitRiders, new #RTDLeadership aboard, & #RTDAccountability.

Honored to host AG candidate, @mdoughertyco.bsky.social, discussing how his office can support transit.

RSVP:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/monthlymeeti...

Monthly Meetings - Greater Denver Transit

Greater Denver Transit (GDT) monthly general meeting details and information with presentation slide deck download.

www.greaterdenvertransit.com

Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 28d

Tonight GDT has united with the disabled community against the sham of an RTD Paratransit review which only focused on cuts to the popular Access-on-Demand service and not the problematic Access-a-Ride.

Here’s our letter to the Board:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/wp-content/u...

www.greaterdenvertransit.com

Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 29d

The #FrontRangePassengerRail project offers a huge opportunity to connect residents up and down the Front Range with @denver-broncos.bsky.social games directly by convenient train service that avoids excessive transfers.

Let's make sure heavy rail is in the plan for the site to #BuildFRPR right!

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 29d

Congrats to the City of Denver and the Broncos for an arrangement that keeps the team in Denver!

Now let's see bold targets for transit modeshare, including room for a new heavy rail station when we #BuildFRPR + a full revamp of @RideRTD's 10th & Osage LRT stn.

denverite.com/2025/09/09/b...

Broncos plan to build new stadium at Denver’s Burnham Yard

The team may leave Empower Field at Mile High in the coming years.

denverite.com

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · 29d

Should transit information, not advertising / promotional messages be prioritized on #RTDDigitalSigns?

Would restrictions on the amount of advertising displayed make it easier for transit customers to get information?

Take our 30 second survey:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/rtd-digital-...

RTD Digital Signs - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system digital signs, including variable message signs (VMS), passenger and public information displays (PI...

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Sep 4

Do you want to find out more about @RideRTD’s extensive fleet of buses & trains?

Want to know more about the vehicle you are traveling on today?

Or is it simply that bus & train data is your thing?

Find out lots of info on our RTD Fleet pages here:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/rtdfleet/

RTD Fleet - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system fleet vehicles.

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can @RideRTD make transit work better in Downtown Denver with faster journeys and easier transfers?

The key is #TransitTrunks and #TransitSquares! Check out GDT’s #DowntownBusPlan campaign to learn more and show your support.

www.greaterdenvertransit.com/rtddowntownb...

Adopt the Downtown Bus Plan - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system map campaign.

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Sep 2

Construction is now underway along Colfax Ave for the #EastColfaxBRT project. #ColfaxBRT #WeBackTheFax

Find out more and see progress photos at www.greaterdenvertransit.com/colfaxbrt/

Colfax Bus Rapid Transit - Greater Denver Transit

East Colfax Lynx Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project information, updates, schedule, design, construction, buses, brt lanes, stations and transit signal priority (TSP). Delivered by Denver Department of T...

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Sep 2

Want to stay up to date with how we are advocating for better transit in the Denver Metro region?

Sign up to the #GDTEmailList today!

www.greaterdenvertransit.com/emailsignup/

Email Signup - Greater Denver Transit

Subscribe to the Greater Denver Transit email list for updates on news, events, projects, campaigns and activities.

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 31

The August @RideRTD service changes go into effect today with big temporary changes on light rail - D Line is diverted to Union Stn, H Line operates Southmoor - Florida only, L Line is suspended. www.rtd-denver.com/service-aler...

Final August 2025 Service Changes

www.rtd-denver.com

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 30

Join us tonight from
6pm to support some bars on Welton St & ride the last trains before the L Line is suspended for a couple of months due to @RideRTD’s Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project.

Full details:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/transit-even...

Transit Events - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD) light rail and bus transit system events and trips.

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great article by Max Nardo & our very own James Flattum about the opportunities eliminating parking minimums pared with increased Neighborhood EcoPass update could provide for incurring @RideRTD ridership.

housingforwardco.org/untapped-pot...

Untapped Potential of RTD’s Neighborhood EcoPass

A low-cost policy to speed Colorado’s shift to sustainable, affordable communities | Housing Forward Colorado, a project of SWEEP

housingforwardco.org

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 28

Unsure how to use @RideRTD ’s buses & trains? Want to know why ‘Tap & Ride’ is the best way to pay your fare rather than a monthly pass?

Check our ‘How to Ride RTD’ guide that’s got all the info you need.

www.greaterdenvertransit.com/howtoridertd/

How to Ride - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system how to ride guide. Information on trip planning, maps, schedules, fares, paper / mobile tickets, MyR...

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 27

Greater Denver Transit is excited to announce our first collaboration with Colorado History Rides for a history of Westminster! We'll be taking the 11:09 AM Westbound B line, this Sunday August 31st, out of Union Station all the way to Westminster Station.

B Line Commuter Rail parked at Westminster Station

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 27

RTD has hired Patrick Preusser from @RideUTA to be its new Chief Operating Officer. Let’s hope he brings with him low-floor light rail trains, battery buses & bus maps!
www.rtd-denver.com/community/ne...

RTD announces Patrick Preusser as its next Chief Operations Officer

Preusser brings more than 28 years of transit experience to oversee bus and rail operations on Sept. 2

www.rtd-denver.com

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 21

GDT Meeting Tonight!

Lot’s of exciting (and hopeful) transit news to discuss, AND we’ve got a deep-dive on bus planning.

Need a reminder about why you should be excited about the potential of Denver’s transit? Don’t miss this one!

RSVP: www.greaterdenvertransit.com/monthlymeetings

Monthly Meetings - Greater Denver Transit

Greater Denver Transit (GDT) monthly general meeting details and information with presentation slide deck download.

www.greaterdenvertransit.com

Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 18

GDT Meeting This Thursday! Lot’s of exciting (and hopeful) transit news to discuss, and we’ve got a deep-dive on bus planning.

Need a reminder about why you should be excited about the potential of Denver’s transit? Don’t miss this one!

RSVP: www.greaterdenvertransit.com/monthlymeeti...

Monthly Meetings - Greater Denver Transit

Greater Denver Transit (GDT) monthly general meeting details and information with presentation slide deck download.

www.greaterdenvertransit.com

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 7

Did you know @RideRTD offers a ‘night stop’ program where bus operators will drop solo riders at any safe location along the route provided it is between 7pm & 5am and not in the middle of Downtown?

Find out more RTD tips & tricks here:
www.greaterdenvertransit.com/rtdtips/

Tips & Tricks - Greater Denver Transit

Denver, Aurora and Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus transit system tips and tricks.

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Greater Denver Transit @greatdentransit.bsky.social · Aug 2

Construction is now underway along Colfax Ave for the #EastColfaxBRT project. Find out more and see progress photos at www.colfaxbrt.com

#ColfaxBRT #WeBackTheFax

www.colfaxbrt.com