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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Transdev names Brockwell to take over GM post for Denver contract

The company has operated a portion of Denver RTD’s bus service since 2005.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2017

Denver RTD taps Protran for enhanced rail worker safety

Installations are expected to begin in early 2017 and be completed during the second half of the year. Terms of the order were not disclosed.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2017

Student studies pros, cons of Denver's P3 commuter rail partnership

The Eagle P3 serves as a case study for a University of Denver doctoral student's dissertation, which includes assessing the project’s unique public-private aspect from both a financial and social perspective.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Denver RTD granted extension of waiver for university rail line ops

The agency and its contract builder and operator Denver Transit Partners received an extension of their waiver from the FRA, allowing for continued operation of University of Colorado A Line and B Line. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2016

FTA announces $14.7 million project to improve U.S. transit

The transit agencies whose planning projects were selected include Santa Clara VTA, RTD Denver, and the cities of Phoenix and Milwaukee.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Colo. city to offer free Lyft rides to connect with light rail

Riders will have the option of putting in their request on the Lyft app or on Go Denver, a mobile platform developed by Xerox that integrates scheduling and payment information for transit and ride-hailing services around the metro area.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2016

MCI completes delivery of Denver RTD's 42 Commuter Coach order

The delivery follows 2013 and 2015 orders, bringing Denver RTD’s fleet to include 161 newer MCI Commuter Coaches operating on Denver RTD’s regular-route express service and its new Flatiron Flyer BRT service between Denver and Boulder.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

LA Metro wins APTA International Rail Rodeo top prize

This years' competition included 21 teams with 42 rail operators and 51 mechanics from the U.S., Canada and Japan. The competition was held at the Valley Metro Operation and Maintenance Center.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Rail Project Profiles 2016: Denver, L.A., Chicago and Kansas City

An in-depth look at the recently completed Kansas City Streetcar, Denver RTD’s first commuter rail line and L.A. Metro’s $1 billion Gold Line extension, as well as Metra’s implementation of a federal program to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2016

Denver RTD breaks ground on Southeast Light Rail Extension project

The $233.1 million construction project is estimated to create more than 300 jobs through 2019. The project will also add three bridges and three new stations.

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