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RTD completes downtown rail intersection reconstruction project ahead of schedule
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RTD completed reconstruction work on the last of five downtown rail intersections on Aug. 29, three weeks ahead of schedule. Light rail trains will return to the downtown loop beginning Sept. 29 with the next service change. The final stage of the summer reconstruction project marks the successful completion of Phase 1 of the RTD Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. Learn more about the completion of this phase.
Three small businesses are honored at RTD and partner event
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RTD and 12 community partners presented awards to three small businesses during an event Tuesday to highlight opportunities in winning contracts with public agencies. The award-winning small businesses were selected based on their quality work and on-time performance during 2021-2023. Read about these winning companies and the event that garnered over 500 attendees.
RTD reopens downtown intersections to traffic, extends MallRide to Civic Center on 15th and 17th streets
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RTD has resumed the Free MallRide’s service between Denver Union and Civic Center station, following the completion of rail reconstruction work along 17th Street. RTD reopened the final two intersections on 17th street at California and Stout to traffic and pedestrians. Read more.