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SEARCHThe fare changes were developed as part of RTD’s systemwide fare study and equity analysis.
The approved fare structure design was informed by financial, operational, technical and Title VI fare equity considerations.
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The Denver Regional Transportation District's (RTD) board approved a new fare structure, policies, and programs that will provide lower costs for adult customers and one year of no-cost transit for youth throughout the district, according to the agency's news release.
The fare changes were developed as part of RTD’s systemwide fare study and equity analysis.
Changes include:
A new Standard fare ($2.75 for a three-hour pass; $5.50 for a day pass; $88 for a monthly pass) for full-fare customers to all destinations except Denver International Airport. Airport fare, for SkyRide and A Line trips that begin or end at the airport, is $10
A single Discount fare ($1.35 for a three-hour pass; $2.70 for a day pass; $27 for a monthly pass) that provides access to any RTD destination, including the airport, for seniors 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients and individuals enrolled in LiVE, RTD's income-based fare discount program
Zero Fare for Youth, a 12-month pilot program allowing youth ages 19 and under to use RTD services at no cost
Simplified pass programs, bulk purchases, and a grant program will give employers and other organizations more opportunities to provide transit benefits to clients and employees
An expansion of the LiVE program would increase the number of customers eligible to enroll, based on higher income limits and removal of in-district address requirements. In addition, income-eligible customers using paratransit services can enroll in and receive LiVE discounts on Access-a-Ride fares ($2.25 standard fare; $9.50 airport fare) for the first time
The approved fare structure design was informed by financial, operational, technical and Title VI fare equity considerations, in addition to feedback provided by thousands of customers and community members through virtual and in-person meetings, community events, surveys, focus groups, and public comments.
“With the Board of Directors’ approval of this new fare structure, RTD is removing barriers to transit access and reconciling longstanding concerns from customers and the community regarding the high cost and complexity of fares currently in place,” said RTD/CEO Debra A. Johnson. “I am grateful for the thoughtful, comprehensive, and purposeful work by staff, and I extend my thanks to the thousands of people across the region who shared their thoughts and ideas over the course of this important project.”
Now through August, customers can use all RTD services at no cost as part of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative.
The yearlong Zero Fare for Youth pilot will begin in September, providing no-cost transit for youth to coincide with the start of the school year. All other changes to the fare structure will be implemented in the first quarter of 2024.
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