Why FasTracks?

With the Denver region currently serving as home to 2.5 million people and another 1 million expected to move to the metro area by 2030, improvements in transportation infrastructure are critical to maintaining the excellent quality of life that attracts so many to this area. In the past 10 years alone, RTD ridership has increased more than 28 percent. In 2003, RTD carried over 86 million riders. Ridership on the current rail system has exceeded even the most optimistic projections, carrying more than 35,000 riders per day.

Commuters throughout the Denver region have embraced transit and endorsed a $4.7 billion investment to make sure we have the infrastructure in place to provide for our projected growth and future needs. Travel Time Comparisons for 2025 show the tremendous time-saving potential that FasTracks will bring to travelers throughout the metropolitan region.

Travel Time Comparisons
The following graphics illustrate the estimated travel time for transit commuters versus single-automobile commuters in 2025. These estimates are based on 2004 project and modeling information and are subject to change as each of the corridor projects complete more detailed analysis of the corridor's characteristics (for example: placement and number of stations, final routes) and service plans are developed. Please check back frequently for updates.