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Sent: 11/2/2022 10:01:17 AM Mountain Standard Time
Subject: November 2022 Read-n-Ride
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Shuttle bus support discontinued during ongoing R Line work
RTD discontinued bus shuttle service for the R Line in Aurora on Sunday, Oct.
30, due to a lack of people power. As of that date, bus shuttles no longer
support the light rail line between the Florida and 13th Avenue stations. RTD
has determined that R Line service in the affected area will resume no earlier
than December.
R Line service will continue to operate between the Lincoln and Florida, and
13th Avenue and Peoria stations. The line remains suspended between the Florida
and 13th Avenue stations. No R Line or bus shuttle service is available at the
Aurora Metro Center or 2nd Avenue•Abilene stations.
RTD will continue to update customers and the public as new information becomes
available. Customers are encouraged to use RTD’s Trip Planner to plan ahead and
view commute options, and also to explore the Next Ride web app to see train
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Zero fare transit for Election Day
RTD, in partnership with the Secretary of State’s office and county clerks, is
offering a zero fare day to encourage voter participation in the upcoming
general election. RTD services will be available at no cost to all users on
Tuesday, Nov. 8.
This effort encourages voter turnout in the RTD region and removes a cost
barrier for people to travel by bus or train to cast their ballot. Using RTD to
get to the polls? Plan your trip to the nearest ballot box using RTD’s improved
Next Ride app!
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RTD honors veterans this month
RTD honors those who have served in the United States military. RTD recognizes
the sacrifices made by those who have sworn to protect the freedoms Americans
enjoy each and every day. Thank you for your service.
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A Line to continue on 30-minute frequency through Nov. 9
RTD continues to operate all A Line service at a 30-minute frequency, seven
days a week through midnight, Wednesday, Nov. 9, while repairs are made to the
railroad crossing at the intersection of Dahlia Street and Smith Road.
Since Saturday, Oct. 22, customers have needed to board A Line trains on Track
2 at 38th•Blake, 40th•Colorado and Central Park stations while crews work on
Track 1 at the Dahlia Street crossing. As the work continues, check station
platform signs or visit RTD’s Service Disruptions page for more information.
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Union Station’s bus concourse restrooms open for public use
The restrooms inside the bus concourse at Denver Union Station have reopened
for use from 4 a.m. to midnight daily.
To ensure a safe and welcoming transit environment for all customers, RTD is
implementing new protocols for the use of these restrooms. Click the button
below to learn more.
Customers can be partners in safety by reporting unsafe conditions and
behaviors to Transit Police by calling 303.299.2911 or downloading the RTD
Transit Watch app.
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Important Dates
Public Meetings
Nov. 3, 5 p.m.N Line public meeting (remote)
Join via Microsoft Teams (computer, mobile app or room device) here
Passcode: GfXyZQ
Call-in information: 720.443.6193 (Phone Conference ID: 712116827#)
Board and Committee Meetings
Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m.Performance Committee Meeting (remote)
Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.Operations and Safety Committee Meeting (remote)
Nov. 10, noonExecutive Committee Meeting (remote) Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m.Board of
Directors Monthly Meeting (remote)
*Please check the Board of Directors calendar for the most current information
and a full list of Board events.
You can join RTD Board meetings via Zoom, YouTube
The RTD Board's committee meetings, study sessions and monthly meetings are
available live on Zoom, using a Chrome or Firefox browser. Meetings are also
streamed via RTD’s YouTube channel. For links, agendas and more, visit the
Board’s meeting portal . Please check the Board of Directors calendar for the
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Operator of the month
Each month, operators and other employees are highlighted for their exceptional
customer service. This month, bus operator Warren Shacklette agreed to staff
extra trips after he was scheduled to end his day because he saw customers
lined up and knew that the next bus had been canceled.
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RTD customers can travel with e-bikes effective Nov. 15
Beginning Nov. 15, Regional Transportation District (RTD) customers will be
permitted to travel with battery electric bikes, commonly known as e-bikes.
Effective that date, e-bikes can be brought aboard RTD rail vehicles. Bikes of
any kind will not be allowed inside buses. Please note the following guidance
and exceptions:
- E-bikes exceeding 55 pounds may not be loaded onto any bus-mounted front
bicycle rack
- For regional buses, such as those used for Flatiron Flyer service, e-bikes
must either fit on the front bike racks or in the luggage compartment beneath
the vehicles
- Gasoline-powered vehicles remain prohibited aboard transit vehicles
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Help shape the future of RTD's fares
As a part of its systemwide fare study and equity analysis, RTD has developed
two fare structure alternatives as well as policies and programs designed to
make fares more equitable, affordable and simple. Visit the Fare Feedback
website to learn more about the proposed options and provide your feedback by
taking the proposed fares survey (available in English and in Spanish). The
survey closes Sunday, Nov. 6.
Customer and community input received this month will shape the final
recommended fare structure that will be available for public comment in early
2023.
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Hop on the road to a great career at RTD and earn a $4,000 signing bonus
RTD employs nearly 2,000 people in its bus and rail operations divisions. From
operating routes on the street to maintaining vehicle safety in the shops, the
agency’s team of professionals is on the lookout for new and seasoned talent
alike. Train on the job and grow into supervisory positions. Certain IT and
cybersecurity roles and key positions such as bus operators, rail operators,
train engineers, body shop technicians, general repair mechanics, signal power
maintainers and electro mechanics are eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus.
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Did you know?
It is no secret that Denverites are some of the most passionate sports fans in
the world, made even more true by the fact that Denver was recently named
“Hockey Town USA,” in honor of the Colorado Avalanche, University of Denver
Pioneers and the Denver East High School, all winning their respective
championships. Did you know that Denver is one of only 12 cities in the United
States with a team in each of the major five sports leagues (National Hockey
League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League
Soccer and Major League Baseball)? The city even has a championship-winning
Major League Lacrosse team – the Colorado Mammoth. On top of that, the
University of Colorado Boulder is a National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division I university in one of the major college sports conferences (PAC-12),
and hosts stops on professional sports tours such as Monster Energy Supercross,
the American Motorcycle Association Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, Professional Bull
Riders and the National Hot Rod Association.
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Tip of the Month: Winter is coming, and so are Colorado's traction laws
The snow is falling and the slopes are open, meaning the roads will be busy and
slippery. During severe winter storms, the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) will implement passenger vehicle traction and chain laws,
which require all drivers to have either four-wheel or all-wheel drive AND
tires with a snow or mud and snow (M+S icon) designation with a minimum of
3/16-inch tread depth. Vehicles that do not meet those requirements must have
chains or an approved alternative traction device on their tires. Motorists
that do not meet these requirements can be fined more than $130 — or, if
blocking the roadway because of not meeting the requirements, more than $650.
Learn more on CDOT’s website.
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