Equity and Accessibility
Equity and Accessibility
RTD works across agency departments and with diverse community partners. Together we proactively pursue fairness, inclusion and equal opportunities in employment and small business development while also striving to provide historically underrepresented communities with equal access to public transit services and programs.
Serve all Populations
FTA Title VI Triennial Report Compliance
As a recipient of federal financial assistance through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), RTD is subject to the rules and regulations provided through FTA Circular 4702.1B “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients” effective October 1, 2012. RTD’s program update is provided as documentation of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in accordance with FTA grant recipient requirements. For RTD's program update, see the link below.
Service Frequency Rating
In 2023, customers taking RTD’s annual Customer Excellence Survey rated their satisfaction with the frequency of RTD’s bus and train services at a 3.8 out of 5.
Stretch Metrics
Percent Minority and Low-income People with Access to the System
Last Updated September 25, 2024
| Year | Percent minority people with access to the system | Percent low-income people with access to the system |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68% | 73% |
| 2024 | 69.8% | 75.3% |
Households Within a 10-minute Walk or Roll of High-Quality Mobility Options
As of May 2024
| 1/4 mile from a stop | 1/2 mile from a stop |
|---|---|
| 1,547,620 | 2,193,967 |