By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
Denver’s transit system continues to face financial challenges, even as it moves forward with expansion programs.
According to the Regional Transportation District, the system maintains a “strong near-term outlook.”
Yet, like many other transits throughout the country which have seen little recovery in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic, RTD ridership in 2023 was less than two-thirds of the pre-pandemic level.