The purpose of this grant award is to develop a study with the goal of increasing transit ridership and reducing cost per trip for rtds flexride services in the northwest denver metro area

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Regional Transportation District $294,230 on December 3, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to develop a planning study aimed at increasing transit ridership and reducing cost per trip for RTD FlexRide services in the Northwest Denver metro area. RTD, a public not-for-profit transit agency headquartered in Denver, Colorado, will conduct the study with support from a third-party consultant, with expected outcomes of improved transportation options for RTD users in the Northwest Denver metro area. The award obligates $294,230 with a period of performance extending through January 31, 2027, and place of performance in Colorado. Smart Commute serves as a subrecipient on the award. This is a formula grant, an assistance type under which FTA apportions funds annually to transit agencies for eligible public transportation projects and planning activities in urbanized areas.

Activities

Develop a planning study with the support of a third-party consultant.

Expected outcomes

Improved transportation options in the northwest denver metro area.

Intended beneficiaries

RTD users in the northwest denver metro area.

Subrecipient activities

One subrecipient: smart commute.