Partnership Program
RTD has established the Partnership Program to help communities meet local mobility needs through transportation pilots of their own design. The program has a dedicated annual budget to support partnership projects and has established an equitable standardized process for intake and evaluation.
The intent of the Partnership Program is to fund additional transit deployment or other mobility services operated by the project sponsor or their procured contractor. Infrastructure investments such as bike/pedestrian safety solutions or bus stop amenities are not eligible for Partnership Program funding. RTD services such as expansion of FlexRide or fixed route bus operations is not eligible for Partnership Program funding.
Overview
The Partnership Program was established by RTD to provide funding to local governments and Transportation Management Associations/Organizations (TMAs/TMOs) for projects and services that meet their local mobility needs.
2024 Partnership Program Announcements
The following applications were selected to receive funding from the call for projects:
| Project | Sponsor | SSC | 2025 Funding | 2026 Funding | 2027 Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Older Adults Microtransit | City of Aurora | Southeast | $255,000 | $340,000 | $85,000 |
| Link-on-Demand | Denver South | Southeast | $76,000 | $591,200 | $591,200 |
| Brighton Microtransit | City of Brighton | Northeast | $600,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 |
| Majestic Commercenter Microtransit | Northeast Transportation Connections | Northeast | $374,282 | $374,282 | $374,282 |
2024 Project Selection Criteria
- Alignment with RTD Strategic Plan
- Local support and ability to meet local needs
- Provides service where there is a gap in existing service
- Provides service to equity zones
- Potential ridership
- Project readiness