Proposed May 2025 Service Changes
Overview of the Proposed May 2025 Service Changes
RTD is proposing service changes to enhance reliability, improve on-time performance, and accommodate seasonal ridership. These updates align with the agency’s System Optimization Plan, which aims to improve the overall transit experience for customers. The Proposed May Service Changes do not incorporate the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project, as Phases 2–4 are scheduled to resume with RTD’s September 2025 Service Changes.
Customer feedback is an essential part of this process, and RTD offers multiple ways for customers and stakeholders to participate. We encourage you to share your thoughts by completing an online survey, attending virtual public meetings or the Ask a Service Planner session, contacting RTD, or engaging with us at community events.
We are collecting feedback on the Proposed May 2025 Service Changes through Thursday, March 6. Once feedback is reviewed, and if the RTD Board of Directors approves the proposed changes, the service changes will take effect on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Learn more about the proposed service changes by watching our online presentation. To view a Spanish translation of the online presentation, click here.
Dashboard: Routes and Lines
18th•California – Littleton•Mineral
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability while accommodating changes to E, H and L line schedules.
Union Station – RidgeGate Parkway
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
18th•California – Florida
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Union Station – Eastlake•124th
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
A new northbound trip from Union Station is proposed for Fridays at 11:26 p.m.
Reason
Support increasing ridership and address customer feedback.
Lincoln – Peoria
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and accommodate changes to E and H line schedules.
Union Station – JeffCo Gov't Center•Golden
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
West 1st Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
West 10th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Mississippi Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Suspend seasonal tripper service and improve on-time performance and service reliability.
South Downing
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve connections with the A Line at 38th•Blake Station and make bus arrival times consistent on weekdays and weekends.
West Colfax Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to increase service frequency from 15 minutes to 10 minutes on weekdays between 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Reason
Increase service availability along the West Colfax Corridor while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
North Pecos
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed Route 19 be adjusted to serve Pecos Junction Station.
Reason
Improve bus and rail connections per installation of traffic signal at intersection of West 62nd Pkwy and North Pecos St.
20th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Suspend seasonal tripper service and improve on-time performance and service reliability.
University Blvd
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during the summer months.
West 38th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Montbello via Albrook/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during the summer months.
44th Avenue
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to add weekday trips at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. from Wheat Ridge•Ward Road Station, and 5:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. from Civic Center Station.
Reason
Support increasing ridership and address customer feedback.
Montbello via 51st/GVR
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during the summer months.
Monaco Parkway
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Suspend seasonal tripper service.
Reason
Align with ridership levels during the summer months.
Arapahoe Road
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Better accommodate class times at the Colorado School for the Blind.
Quebec Street
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to suspend season tripper service and increase service frequency as follows. Weekdays: 30-minute service between 4:00am–6:00 a.m., 15-minute service between 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., 30-minute service between 6:00 p.m.–midnight. Saturdays: 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sundays: 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., 60-minute service between 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Reason
Align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
North Colorado Blvd Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve bus and rail connections at Thornton Crossroads•104th Station on weekdays and weekends.
Peoria Street
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Chambers Road
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to increase service frequency as follows. Weekdays: 30-minute service between 4:00am–6:00 a.m., 15-minute service between 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., 30-minute service between 6:00 p.m.–midnight. Saturdays: 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sundays: 30-minute service between 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., 60-minute service between 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Reason
Align with ridership levels and support RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Buckley / Tower DIA Limited
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
Boulder / Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to suspend seasonal tripper service, while extending Route 225D to Canterbury Drive in Willoughby Corner via Baseline Road and 120th Street. Service frequency would be every 30 minutes when combined with Route 225 (pattern unchanged) between Downtown Boulder Station and Baseline/Public Road, and 60 minutes between Lafayette Park-n-Ride and Willoughby Corner.
Reason
New 225D pattern would serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner.
Boulder / Lafayette via Baseline
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to suspend seasonal tripper service, while extending Route 225D to Canterbury Drive in Willoughby Corner via Baseline Road and 120th Street. Service frequency would be every 30 minutes when combined with Route 225 (pattern unchanged) between Downtown Boulder Station and Baseline/Public Road, and 60 minutes between Lafayette Park-n-Ride and Willoughby Corner.
Reason
New 225D pattern would serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner.
Lafayette / Louisville / Broomfield
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to adjust Route 228 to serve the new Superior Downtown Development via Marshall Road/Old Railway/Gateway Drive, while also rerouting the northern segment via Dagny Way from 95th Street.
Reason
Route would serve more densely populated areas and provide connections to the YMCA, local businesses and adjacent neighborhoods.
Parker Road - Lincoln Ave
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve connections with Route AT/ATA at Nine Mile Station.
Boulder / Longmont
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability while accounting for construction impacts along CO Highway 119 and 28th Street.
Boulder / Lafayette via Louisville
- Schedule Timing
- Route Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to extend the route to Canterbury Drive in Willoughby Corner from the Lafayette Park-n-Ride via Public Road/Spaulding Street/Merline Drive/Emma Street/120th Street. Service frequency would be 30 minutes weekdays and Saturdays, and 60 minutes Sundays.
Reason
New pattern would serve the new Boulder County Low Income Housing Development at North 120th Street and E Emma St in Willoughby Corner.
Free MetroRide
- Service Increase
Change
It is proposed to reinstate RTD Free MetroRide on weekdays between 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Vehicles would operate every 10 minutes between Union Station and Civic Center Station along 18th and 19th streets.
Reason
Increase downtown services while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Boulder / Lafayette / Erie
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Account for suspension of seasonal tripper service while improving on-time performance and service reliability.
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to end seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort, while increasing service to pre-COVID levels with service every 60 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Weekday Operating Hours: 5:30am–11:00 p.m. Saturday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sunday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Reason
Account for Eldora Ski Resort being closed for summer months, while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Boulder / Nederland / Eldora
- Schedule Timing
- Service Increase
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
It is proposed to end seasonal service to Eldora Ski Resort, while increasing service to pre-COVID levels with service every 60 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Weekday Operating Hours: 5:30am–11:00 p.m. Saturday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sunday Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Reason
Account for Eldora Ski Resort being closed for summer months, while supporting RTD's System Optimization Plan.
Parker / Denver
- Schedule Timing
Change
Minor changes to schedule and change of route designation to "Route PD".
Reason
Improve on-time performance and service reliability, with designation change differentiating the bus route from rail line designations.
Broadway (Boulder)
- Schedule Timing
- Seasonal Adjustment
Change
Minor changes to schedule.
Reason
Account for suspension of seasonal tripper service.
Public Meetings and Ask a Service Planner Session
Virtual Public Meeting #1
- Monday, March 3 at noon
- Join the Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84747574304?pwd=JNX07FY1Ia8tsjxib2oyRET6Fidvd5.1)
- Meeting ID: 847 4757 4304
- Passcode: 622645
- Customers have two minutes to share their thoughts on specific proposed changes or provide general feedback about RTD services. We appreciate your input!
Virtual Public Meeting #2
- Monday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m.
- Join Zoom Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81568783678?pwd=AMnql2J5fNDr7zgJRfmXe1g4PMTqmB.1)
- Meeting ID: 815 6878 3678
- Passcode: 201590
- Customers have two minutes to share their thoughts on specific proposed changes or provide general feedback about RTD services. We appreciate your input!
Virtual Ask a Service Planner Session
- Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Join the meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875996389?pwd=pIGCkCCYS7TD3ftfMx02vagYyNKePA.1)
- Meeting ID: 868 7599 6389
- Passcode: 334537
- This session features a Q&A format, giving customers the opportunity to ask questions and get direct insights from RTD’s Service Planning team about the proposed changes.
Additional Feedback Methods
Additional Feedback Methods
Here are other ways you can make your voice heard.
- Email: [email protected]
- Call RTD Customer Care: 303.299.6000
- Attend an RTD Board Meeting
- Visit with RTD staff at a Community Event
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