Earlier, I wrote about the debate between proponents of electric multiple unit (EMU) and diesel multiple unit (DMU) technologies for the Northwest Rail corridor.  Each side makes a strong case on multiple competing values, ranging from environmental concerns to cost efficiencies.  Please check-out my previous write-up for some details of these arguments.
All the time, though, it [...]

As I explained earlier, the federal grant that funded increased frequencies on the BOLT and J routes has expired.  This loss of resources forced RTD staff to propose extensive cuts to these two bus services. 
While it was impossible to preserve all of the tripsalong these routes in the face of low ridership statistics and competing priorities, [...]

RTD staff is proposing a roughly 12 percent increase, across the board, for all transit fares.  For example, standard cash fares are expected to rise 25 cents, monthly passes would rise $9.00 for express service, and all unlimited access passes (i.e. the Neighborhood Eco Passes and regular Eco Passes) would rise 12 percent.
RTD staff argues that the fare [...]

For those of you who didn’t receive copies of these newsletters by e-mail or US mail, I am attaching them for your information. The truth is, they are generic pieces that RTD staff produces for each Board member. The only copy that is unique to me is the front-page letter . . . and that [...]