Transit Reform

RTD must now periodically notify the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Department of Local Affairs about known infrastructure gaps in transit-oriented communities.

RTD is required to modernize and advertise its EcoPass and low-income fare discount programs to improve accessibility.

A new RTD Accountability Committee was created within the Colorado Energy Office with 13 appointed members to review governance, compensation, and workforce retention by January 30, 2026.

Write-in candidates are now prohibited from running for the RTD board of directors.

The bill's legislative declaration was expanded to explicitly include affordability, public health, safety, accessibility, and equity as challenges addressed by mass transportation.

Two nonvoting ex officio members were added to the RTD board of directors, appointed by the Department of Transportation and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

The revision status header changed from 'REREVISED' to 'REVISED' and the amendment adoption description was updated to reflect second reading adoption instead of full adoption in the Second House.

The House co-sponsorship list was reduced, removing Lindstedt, Froelich, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown, Clifford, Jackson, Lindsay, Mabrey, Rutinel, Sirota, and Valdez from the list of co-sponsors while retaining Lindstedt and Froelich as lead sponsors.

The '3rd Reading Unamended' date stamp and House section header were removed from the document.

Added '3rd Reading Unamended' status and updated House sponsors list to include additional legislators (Bird, Boesenecker, Brown, Clifford, Jackson, Lindsay, Mabrey, Rutinel, Sirota, Valdez).

Removed explanatory bullet points summarizing key provisions (RTD notifications, EcoPass modernization, board member additions, write-in prohibitions) that were previously included for informational purposes.

Updated header text from 'PREAMENDED' to 'REREVISED' and removed 'Unofficial Version' language to reflect that all amendments have been adopted.

Replaced specific mandates to complete the northwest rail line by 2025 and submit detailed reports by 2025 with broader requirements to create a 10-year strategic plan by April 2026 and conduct operational analyses every five years.

Added new requirements for RTD to align with statewide greenhouse gas reduction targets, create worker retention goals, and adhere to federal directives regarding assaults on transit workers.

Created a new Regional Transportation District Accountability Committee within the Colorado Energy Office to review governance structure, compensation, and workforce retention.

Authorized RTD to enter into service partnership agreements with local governments, universities, businesses, or housing entities to expand services.

Added requirements for RTD to publish dashboards on its website regarding capital projects, ridership, service changes, workforce statistics, and transit safety.

Added two new nonvoting ex officio members to the RTD board, appointed by the Department of Transportation and DRCOG.

Prohibited write-in candidates for the RTD board of directors.

Removed the specific deadline of January 1, 2029, for beginning fixed guideway mass transit service and the associated reporting requirements tied to that date.

Reorganized the bill structure to include committee amendments and updated formatting to reflect the latest legislative status as of April 2025.

Added a new requirement that the Regional Transportation District must align its operations with greenhouse gas reduction targets, the Governor's 'Transportation Vision 2035' goals (including an 83% increase in transit service by 2035), and mode choice targets from state law.

Added a requirement that the district must convene local and regional stakeholders and conduct formal, comprehensive, and verifiable community outreach before submitting its first report and plan.

Modified the district's authority to enter service partnership agreements by clarifying the specific methods allowed, including sharing resources and cooperating on research, development, or implementation of transportation projects.

Corrected numerous text errors, formatting inconsistencies, and spacing issues throughout the document, including fixing a typo in 'The general assembly' and correcting the title of the bill from 'TRANSIT RE FORM' to 'TRANSIT REFORM'.

Report submission deadlines were updated from July 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025, with an additional public meeting requirement by December 15, 2025.

New requirement for RTD to conduct formal, verifiable community outreach with local officials and environmental justice organizations before submitting reports.

Clarified that RTD must align with specific state climate goals, including an 83% increase in transit service by 2035, and greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Added specific analysis requirements for using certificates of participation and pursuing funding from the Clean Fleet Enterprise to offset planned expenses.

Expanded RTD's authority to enter service partnership agreements with businesses, housing entities, and special districts beyond just local governments and universities.

Formatting and structural changes to the bill text, including reorganization of sections and clarification of statutory language.

Added eight new Senate sponsors to the bill sponsorship list, expanding the coalition of legislators supporting the measure.

Updated the version header from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to indicate this version includes all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Removed the requirement to add nonvoting members to the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors.

Added a new provision requiring an appropriation to fund the bill's initiatives.

Reorganized the bill's title and summary to better reflect the remaining substantive provisions, focusing on ridership growth, worker retention, safety, and climate goals.