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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

Denver RTD launches 'Train to Plane' commuter rail line

The rail line is among the nation’s first transit projects built by a public-private partnership and represents an important milestone in an ambitious transit expansion plan for the eight-county metropolitan area. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Genova approved as permanent CEO of Denver RTD

David Genova brings extensive leadership experience from throughout the agency, including overseeing safety certification for rail line openings and the newly renovated Denver Union Station.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2016

Denver RTD to add 42 MCI Commuter Coaches

The new buses will be used for Denver RTD's regular-route express service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Denver RTD launches 'Dumb Ways to Die' safety campaign

A key component of the campaign is the Dumbs Ways to Die three-minute animated music video featuring 21 cartoon characters who deliver important safety messages in an unusual manner.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2015

Denver RTD enters contract negotiations with Interim GM Dave Genova

He has served as the interim GM/CEO for RTD since April. He has been with RTD for more than 21 years, serving as the assistant GM, safety, security and facilities, for the past eight years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2015

Denver RTD names 3 finalists for GM/CEO position

The three finalists are Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Stephanie Dawson, current RTD Interim GM/CEO Dave Genova and the Toronto Transit Commission's Richard Leary.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Siemens awarded $112M Denver RTD light rail vehicle contract

The order for 29 vehicles further extends the 22-year relationship between Siemens and RTD and will bring the Siemens’ fleet operating on the RTD light rail system to over 200 vehicles

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 5, 2015

University Branding Agreements Boost Funding for Transit Agencies in San Diego, Denver

For transit agencies in San Diego and Denver seeking additional funding, recently completed naming rights agreements with local universities promise a consistent source of income.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2015

U. of Colorado, Denver RTD reach naming rights agreement

Contract will cover the A Line commuter rail from Union Station to Denver International Airport (scheduled for 2016 opening), as well as ads on the Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit line that runs along US 36 from Union Station to Boulder.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2015

Denver RTD's workforce program wins FTA grant

WIN will use the grant, part of the FTA’s 2015 Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program, to build on existing strategies to recruit participants from underserved communities and implement a mentorship initiative for other public transportation agencies interested in learning from RTD’s experience.

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