FasTracks is RTD's voter-approved transit expansion program -- the largest in the nation -- transforming transportation through the Denver metro area. Since 2004, we’ve completed the W Line, the Free MetroRide and Union Station. In January 2016, we launched the Flatiron Flyer Bus Rapid Transit service, in April 2016 we opened the University of Colorado A Line rail service between Union Station and Denver International Airport. In July, 2016, we opened the B Line to Westminster. In February 2017, we opened the R Line through Aurora, and soon, we will be opening the G Line – all part of the FasTracks program.
Through the FasTracks program we’re building more rail, improved bus service, more parking, and improved roadways and bridges for people on the go. Now that's progress.
The N Line will take passengers from Union Station to Thornton in 27 minutes.
The Central Rail Line Extension would extend the current rail line in downtown Denver north to the University of Colorado A Line and create a new line of service called the L Line.
The Southwest Rail Line Extension would extend the C and D Line service south to Highlands Ranch.
The Southeast Rail Line Extension would extend the E, F and R Lines service south to Lone Tree.
RTD continues to look for ways to move the rest of the Northwest Rail Line to Boulder and Longmont forward as funding becomes available.
Denver's train to the plane opened on April 22, 2016, providing easy, affordable, and reliable connections between downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, and the many communities along I-70.
The B Line opened on July 25, 2016 and transports riders from the historic center of Westminster to the dynamic Union Station in downtown Denver in less than 15 minutes.
The R Line opened on February 24, 2017 and transports riders from southeast Denver through Aurora with connection to the University of Colorado A Line at Peoria Station.
Bus Rapid Transit service on the Flatiron Flyer started January 3, 2016. The Flatiron Flyer provides frequent, reliable and predictable service between Denver and Boulder along US 36.
The new Union Station opened in the heart of LoDo on May 9, 2014. Union Station includes a new 22-gate underground bus concourse and the new commuter rail platforms.
The Free MetroRide began high-frequency rush-hour service between Union Station and Civic Center on May 12, 2014.
The first FasTracks rail line opened on April 26, 2013, bringing you 12.1 miles of new rail between Denver, Lakewood and Golden on the new W line.
Development at and around the system's transit stations is an exciting element of the FasTracks program. As the Denver region's public transit agency, RTD plays an important role in the implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). TOD is characterized by a pedestrian-oriented environment that allows people to live, work, shop and play in places accessible by transit.
Learn more about RTD's Transit-Oriented Development Initiatives
The 13-month Northwest Area Mobility Study started in May 2013 and developed a prioritized list of mobility improvements for the Northwest area of RTD's service area.
Read more about the Northwest Area Mobility StudyThe Eagle P3 public-private partnership is being utilized to complete the East Rail Line, Gold Line, commuter rail maintenance facility, and the Northwest Rail Line Westminster segment.
Learn more about Eagle P3Commuter rail is a new, faster, heavier type of train that opened for service on the East and Northwest rail lines in 2016. In 2017, service will begin on the Gold Line and I-225 Rail Line.
Find out about the difference between light rail and commuter rail