TRIP To Work: Save the G Line

If you use the G Line and/or the 410 and 465 busses, please visit our SaveTheGLine.com to find out about proposed changes and what you can do to let your voice be heard.

Happy Holidays

We wish all our TRIP To Work riders a happy and safe holiday season.

TRIP 2009 and RTD Ads mentioning 50% discount

TRIP users have been calling to ask about the new RTD ads on the light rail lines. The ads show the new RTD prices for 2009. These ads refer to a 50% discount this is NOT the TRIP discount. We believe the ad is referencing RTD's discounted fares, which apply to all seniors 65+, individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients and students in elementary, middle and high school, ages 6-19. Provide proof of eligibility when boarding. For seniors or individuals with disabilites, a Special Discount Card may be obtained by calling 303.299.2667.

2009 TRIP prices are shown below:

TRIP will offer local passes for $45.50

TRIP will offer express passes for $83.20

TRIP will offer regional passes for $106.60

TRIP To Work: RTD Service Interruptions

RTD Light Rail service will be temporarily interrupted between the Convention Center/Performing Arts and 18th/California Stations during downtown fireworks
Service interruption Wednesday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; RTD FREE MallRide will also experience service interruptions

Denver – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) normal weekend light rail service on the segment of light rail between the Convention Center/Performing Arts and 18th/California Stations Light Rail stations, and the 16th Street FREE MallRide, will experience temporary service interruptions due to the two fireworks shows on New Year’s Eve in downtown Denver. The service only on that segment of the light rail lines and the MallRide will temporarily suspend operation on Wednesday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to approximately 1 a.m. on January 1, 2009.

The D Line will continue to operate from the 18th/California to the 30th/Downing Light Rail Stations, and between the Convention Center/Performing Arts Station and the Mineral Station. The F and H lines will continue to run between the Convention Center/Performing Arts Station and Lincoln Station. The C and E Line light rail service will continue running and will not be affected.

Signs will be posted at all affected stations and in all Light Rail vehicles to alert passengers of the upcoming temporary service interruption, and RTD personnel will be on hand during the service interruption periods to provide information.

For route and schedule information, please call RTD’s Telephone Information Center at 303.299.6000. Call 303.299.6089 for the speech and hearing impaired. Visit RTD’s web site at www.RTD-Denver.com.

TRIP To Work: RTD will provide free rides on all RTD services from 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. New Year’s Day

Denver – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) once again wants to be your designated driver offering free rides on all bus and light rail service, as well as access-a-Ride and skyRide service on New Year’s Eve. This year, RTD has partnered with CDOT and MillerCoors to make sure everyone has a safe holiday. Plan your New Year’s Eve trip ahead of time by visiting RTD-Denver.com or CDOT’s PlanAheadColorado.com for details on taxi vouchers.

The transit agency has offered this free fare program for the past eighteen years to encourage celebrants and non-celebrants alike to use a safer, more reliable mode of transportation rather than driving their own cars. Note that RTD is not offering more service or additional routes, but all of the regularly scheduled service will be free of charge.

All regularly scheduled bus and light rail service will operate on a normal weekday schedule on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday December 31 and will be free from 7:00 p.m. until 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2008. Service will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on New Year’s Day, and a normal weekday schedule the following day.

RTD recommends that riders plan ahead by getting schedule information from RTD’s web site at www.RTD-Denver.com.or from RTD’s Telephone Information Center at 303.299.6000 (open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day). Call 303.299.6089 for the speech and hearing impaired.

TRIP TO WORK: New TRIP rates

The South I-25 Urban Corridor Transportation Management Association has decided to offer the Transit Rider Incentive Program (TRIP) in 2009. TRIP 2009 has slight modifications from TRIP 2008. The main change will be a reduction in the subsidy offered from 50% in 2008 to 35% in 2009.

On January 1, 2009, RTD is raising fares. Due to this increase and the high demand for TRIP passes, the TRIP program will reduce its rate on regular monthly transit passes from a 50% subsidy to a 35% subsidy. Transit passes include access to RTD light rail, bus, and call-n-Ride services. The fare for a local monthly pass through RTD will be $70; TRIP will offer the local passes for $45.50. The fare for an express monthly pass through RTD will be $128; TRIP will offer express passes for $83.20. Finally, the fare for a regional monthly pass through RTD will be $164; TRIP will offer regional passes for $106.60.

TRIP is the result of the South I-25 Urban Corridor Transportation Management Association’s efforts. This group is a coalition of local governments including the City of Lone Tree, City of Greenwood Village, City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District (SPIMD), and the business community represented by the Southeast Business Partnership (SEBP). TRIP passes are available to eligible employees working in the South I-25 Urban Corridor.

TRIP TO WORK: Proposed Fare Changes Summary

For a full breakdown of the proposed RTD fare changes please visit this site