Ridership has not returned – anywhere close – to pre-pandemic levels on Colorado’s most financially insolvent transit agency. I wonder why? You know, if we only let the Governor build a train, the same problems that plague RTD would certainly not plague the Front Range Passenger Rail. Nope. Won’t happen.
What I am reading: RTD bolsters security with 24/7 police patrols in the Denver Gazette. My five bullet point summary:
- The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver is stepping it up a notch with their own version of “Cops” – round-the-clock police patrols from May 5, 2024 for a safer commute.
- By the end of this year, RTD’s “army” is set to grow to 119 sworn officers alongside 11 outreach coordinators for mental health and homelessness, clearly not aiming for a small ‘neighborhood watch.’
- Their current roster of 61 sworn police officers is far from their final goal. Like a good reality show, new members will join the force, fresh from the police academy in May and July.
- Playing the role of a loyal sidekick, RTD aims to be a robust support system for other law enforcement agencies, providing high-performance service a.k.a. making sure your bus route isn’t a set for the next action movie.
- RTD is encouraging its riders to polish up their detective skills. Unwanted or dodgy activity can be reported to RTD-PD, while emergencies should be reported to 911. For those who fancy themselves a bit of James Bond, the Transit Watch app is available for anonymous or discreet reports.
