How to improve RTD? Transit advocates launch push for big investment in system.

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The free-fare promotion bought rare goodwill for RTD, according to interviews with riders. But some of the agency’s longstanding problems — including staffing shortages that result in daily canceled bus and train runs — persisted.

RTD spokeswoman Marta Sipeki said Wednesday that boarding counts were still being collected, and solid ridership data typically takes two months to release. In mid-November, the agency expects to issue a state-required report analyzing the impact of the fare-free month, including not only ridership data but also survey responses by riders and employees and a review of security incidents., according to interviews with riders.

“a political gimmick,” arguing that long-lasting ridership growth requires investment in better service.COPIRG is joining with groups focused on the environment, alternative mobility options, the Latino community and the rights of disabled people, with an initial roster of 10 organizations hoping to speak passionately with a new collective voice. Representatives of several gathered during a celebration and launch event Wednesday evening at RTD’s Decatur-Federal Station on the W-Line.

 

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It's about the crime stupid. The majority of people will not return to RTD until the crime is eliminated. It is time for laws that double jail time and penalties for anyone committing a crime on public transit.

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