RTD Rider Restrictions For Buses, Trains Begin Sunday

The Regional Transportation District has announced a rider reduction plan, which will begin Sunday. Capacity is now limited to around 15 passengers per bus, 20 on larger buses, and 30 riders per rail car. If necessary, buses will bypass stops if social distancing limits are reached, transit officials said.

RTD service will change to Saturday bus service levels and Sunday light rail service levels.

Service for two of the three commuter rail lines will also change:

• Frequency on the B Line, which serves Denver and Westminster, will change to every hour, from every 30 minutes.
• Trains on the G Line, serving Denver, Adams County, Arvada and Wheat Ridge, will run every 30 minutes instead of every 15 minutes.

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Current service levels will continue on RTD’s University of Colorado A Line, which connects downtown Denver and Denver International Airport, transit officials said.

Riders are only allowed on the buses and trains for 'essential travel,' which includes trips for groceries, healthcare and medication, or to reach an essential job.

A complete list of service changes is on the COVID-19 service plan webpage.

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