1. Introducing the Free MetroRide
Opening in downtown Denver in spring 2014
RTD’s Free MetroRide is a new bus service that will travel on 18th Street and
19th Street, connecting Union Station and Civic Center Station with fast, frequent,
and reliable service during peak morning and evening rush hours.
The Free MetroRide will travel through the downtown metro area and will be a great
option for connecting to the multiple light rail stations in downtown and the future commuter
rail station at Union Station. It will also be a convenient alternative to the Free MallRide with
less frequent stops resulting in faster travel times.
Free MetroRide facts
Route
1.5 miles one way, 3 miles round trip
Vehicle
60' articulated, low-floor bus
Service times
Every 5 minutes during peak rush hours (6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m.)
Stops
Union Station to Civic Center Station
Union Station Bus Concourse
19th St & Blake St
19th St & Lawrence St
19th St & Curtis St
19th St & Stout St
Broadway & 18th St
16th Ave & Broadway
Civic Center Station to Union Station
Lincoln St & 17th Ave
18th St & Glenarm Pl
18th St & California St
18th St & Curtis St
18th St & Lawrence St
18th St & Market St
18th St & Wazee St
Free MetroRide project overview
• It is the latest project from FasTracks,
RTD’s voter-approved plan to expand transit
service across the region.
• The Free MetroRide fleet will be comprised
of branded buses, all with the distinguishing
teal, silver and gold color scheme.
• It will provide additional downtown
transportation options, relieving congestion
on the 16th Street Mall.
• Bus stops will have a new, highly visible
canopy with the distinctive color scheme
to make the stops distinguishable from
other RTD stops in downtown.
• The Free MetroRide will accommodate
the increased ridership demands projected
when the East Rail Line, Gold Line and
Northwest Rail Line begin operating out
of Union Station in 2016.
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