FasTracks at Work

FasTracks is hard at work as our future transit corridors begin to show visible igns of progress. The "FasTracks at Work" public education campaign highlights current and upcoming construction progress to show how RTD's tax dollars are being put to work.

Since implementation began in January 2005, the FasTracks program has made substantial progress on a number of fronts, especially on the various environmental and design processes. As the program transitions from planning to design and construction, RTD and the FasTracks team remain committed to delivering key investments in all corridors.

Construction Highlights

West

West Corridor construction continues in full swing, with the first weekend full-closure of I-70 for light rail tunnel work scheduled to take place in October.

East

East Corridor Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Public Hearings were held in September, and the corridor expects a Record of Decision in early November.

Gold Line

The Gold Line Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) public hearings were held in September, and the corridor expects a Record of Decision in late October.

North Metro

The North Metro project team released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for agency review and purchased railroad right-of-way needed for the corridor for $118 million.

I-225 Corridor

The Final I-225 Light Rail Corridor Environmental Evaluation (EE) document was distributed in September marking a major milestone in the project's approval process. The publication is the final step in the environmental process before the project is formally adopted by the RTD Board of Directors in October.

Southeast Extension

The Draft Environmental Evaluation (EE) will be released in October. The next public meeting will be held in November to present the findings of the Draft EE and seek comments from the public.

Southwest Extension

The Draft Environmental Evaluation (EE) will be released in October. The next public meeting will be held in November to present the findings of the Draft EE and seek comments from the public.

Northwest Rail

The Draft Environmental Evaluation (EE) has been provided to the lead agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), for review.

U.S. 36 BRT

The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is being reviewed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is on-track for public release in early November.
Construction along U.S. 36 near the Broomfield Events Center including bus ramps and a pedestrian bridge.

Denver Union Station

Denver Union Station is conducting preliminary construction and utility relocation.
Union Station Advocates, a citizens group dedicated to excellence for the evolving transportation hub, will host "A Night in Old Union Station" on Oct. 15 to raise funds to return a replica of the Mizpah/Welcome Arch to the historic Union Station site.

Elati Light Rail Maintenance Facility

This facility is being expanded to accommodate the increased light rail traffic that FasTracks will generate. Also, 55 brand new light rail cars will be tested at this facility before beginning service.