Chris Nicholson
Coverage of Chris Nicholson in the Nexus archive.
- RTD board votes to move forward with bus and rail service cuts in 2027
The RTD board voted 9-6 to recommend $20 million in bus and rail service cuts for 2027 to address a budget deficit. Potential cuts target expensive or low-ridership routes like the 16th Street FreeRide and some FasTracks lines, though major routes like the A Line to the airport may remain. Final decisions on specific cuts will occur next year after public review.
- RTD could kill the free 16th Street shuttle and several rail lines under budget cut proposals
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is proposing budget cuts that could eliminate the 16th Street FreeRide shuttle and several rail lines, including the Free MetroRide and B Line to Westminster, to save up to $62 million. The cuts, which could reduce service by 5-20%, face opposition from Mayor Mike Johnston and transit advocates, with potential changes set for 2027 after public review.